DSE Mini Tub Install Question

[MAURICE BLENDHEIM]

Dale…Exactly as Dion mentioned, take your time when finish welding starts. Prepare all surfaces to clean bare metal. I generally start from the centre of the wheel opening. Don't be afraid to add another series of tacks between your originals. Then stitch weld, moving from side to side till complete, this way you will allow heat to dissipate as you make progress. You would be amazed how much something can move with such a small amount of weld. "Your attention to detail in the construction will yield the best starting line results". MB.

[FireSale]

Maurice and Dion, thanks for your time.

I'll look at the rockers today and move the supports over. That will take the stress off the frame from the weight of the car shell. Getting the passenger door off was a pain - the bolts are part rivet part bolt. It's off because there's some body damage to the right front fender that catches on the door when it opens. I will probably replace the fender rather than try to take a race car to the body shop.

As for the welding, I just replaced my 110 with a Miller 211 and plan on doing a lot of practice on scrap before I ever touch the car with it. I'm retired and time is something I have plenty of.

Here is a link to an install of the DSE mini tubs if you want to see what's involved.

Thanks again,

Dale