OK. BTDT
1. My way was not to cut both outside and inside U sections in a straight cut,
but a staggered cut.
( also mad a welding Jig that bolted to the rear and the first side body
mount bracket B-4 Finial welding.)
With the two inserted U's No gusset is needed.
2.The weld along the outer edge to the inner channel can be welded to
represent factory welds. The Butt welds are solid and can be ground & finished
off to achieve a none visible Joint. There is on factory stamped hole that was
at my joint area, I just used a reamer to make it round again.
3. If memory serves me. the mounting is different compared to a CAR, But the
rear tail cross bar channel has the correct stamping for car strap location.
GL can't wait to see you progress
Wayne
TC 158
Aces 1556
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:49:29 -0400To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];
[EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend
Thanks for all the input. Sorry it took so long to get back to everyone. I had
a little fender bender @ work last week and when woke up Saturday I could
hardly move.Then the water heater went out @ my house Sunday. So I spent Monday
& Tuesday trying to recouperate.
I picked up the frame and stopped @ the carwash. After 20 dollars in quarters
it looks like I scored real well.Next I will be measuring and cutting the
frame. I guess my next questions are:
1) After welding the frame does it need a gusset on the inside?
2) Would you grind and fill the welds until you cannot see were it was
sectioned ?
3) I haven't looked yet but does the El Camino gas tank straps bolt up the same
as the coupe?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Chevelle Malibu SSCollector of 1965 Chevelle partsSeller of
none (got to finish the car first)
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