what can I use to weld boos shock tower reiforcement plates

[juit 34]

after fighting to fit the plate of one side and get a 45 degree angle

 

I have access to a stick welder or is it too much heat?

Edited November 20, 2013 by juit

[mustangstofear 608]

You could use a stick welder, but I think you could do a better job with a mig welder.

[maxum96 32]

after fighting to fit the plate of one side and get a 45 degree angle

 

I have access to a stick welder or is it too much heat?

 

Metal is too thin for arc welding. You'll burn holes. Use a MIG.

[juit 34]

so any mig should do it? a frind has an Campbell Hausfeld 115 Volt 100 Amp MIG/Flux

[mustangstofear 608]

I wouldn't use the flux.

[juit 34]

so what do I use? isint mig flux the same?

[buening 63]

Mig uses shielding gas, flux does not.

[maxum96 32]

Don't use flux core wire. If you're not aware of the difference between shielded gas welding and flux core, I would recommend doing some studying before you try to weld your car. Otherwise you might not like the outcome.

[juit 34]

Ended up paying a friend that has a muffler shop, he brought a big gas mig Miller welder, they charge me 60 bucks for spot weld the uca screws that go to the towers and both plates not bad at all.

 

thanks for all the help and i really apreciate your advise, yall save me from doing somthing really stupid :)

 

 

after this im considering buying a welder with gas at least an eastwood they seem to be in my price range

Edited November 21, 2013 by juit

[juit 34]

thanks guys!

 

 

Edited November 21, 2013 by juit

[buening 63]

You might look into the Hobart Handler 140 depending on the money available.

[Patriotgamez 14]

thanks guys!

 

 

That doesn't look like a 45 degree angle? Is it mounted flush/flat to the top of the frame rail?

[Patriotgamez 14]

Kind of an illusion...here is mine at 45 degree

[juit 34]

mine is with the shelby drop

 

in the third pic you can see how much it went down with the 1/4 in the inch I trimmed

 

 

I had to trim a 1/4 of an inch to this plates to give the 45 angle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2013 by juit

[cobra3073 24]

GREAT and TIMELY thread as I am installing the reinforcement plates to my towers and was confused as to how they should be installed.

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It looks like I will have to trim some from the sides of the plates also to make it work properly.

 

BT

[juit 34]

Post some pics :)

[rodbrady 18]

I realize this is an older thread, but thought it better to post here rather than start a new one. I have a '69 coupe with a 302. Is the reinforcement plate a good idea for smaller V-8 cars?

[Patriotgamez 14]

if your small block is making big block power, absolutely! and/or if you are already making repairs in that area it is good insurance.

 

An otherwise stock 302 with good shock towers...not really necessary. go with a one piece export brace if your looking to stabilize your shock towers.

[juit 34]

What i read is that a 302, thoick sway bar, 1 piece export brace, montecarlo bar, big tires, shelby drop you are adding stress over 40 year old stressed metal IMO is a must in this cars,

Edited August 20, 2014 by juit