07-08-2011, 12:13 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: anchorage
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| chassis; rod or tubing?
Just curios as to what your guys opinions might be on chassis building. I want to try my hand at a custom chassis but not sure which is the best route to go, tube or rod or both. I have had a little experience in brazing sliders and bumpers but nothing like a complete chassis. When using rod do you have to fishmouth like tube? Can you braze the rod well enough or do you have to start with a tack weld and then finish up with brazing? |
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07-08-2011, 08:33 AM | #2 |
No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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I wouldn't use solid rod for the main parts of the chassis...too heavy. I do use 1/8" solid for smaller sections, and I do try to fishmouth them a bit. I silver solder everything and have not had to tack first...just hold it in position and let it flow.
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01-09-2012, 07:03 PM | #3 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: chassis; rod or tubing? fish mouth? Is that just notching the ends?
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01-09-2012, 07:57 PM | #4 |
No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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01-09-2012, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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