Yes sir. Good observation and reminder for those reading this or unaware. This is TIG welded and always clean any material 1/4-1” (depending on thickness & heat needed) from the welded point. Also a good reminder to always weld in a well ventilated area as well for any off gassing of impurities or unknown/unexpected potential toxins.Just a quick observation with the steel making up the box sections that form the front of the chassis. They look zinc coated. ?
It may just be the lighting but if it is zinc coated please note that the fumes from the zinc when you weld are very harmful. Every effort should be made to remove the zinc from anywhere near the weld points.
It is OK to clean parts with Brake Cleaner before welding. What is important is to allow enough time for the solvent to evaporate COMPLETELY.And do not clean anything with brake cleaner before welding
Safety Alert! Brake Cleaner = Phosgene Gas
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Thanks! Not sure on a GT as all the pics I’ve seen have been non-wood as I remember.Looks awesome love the wood steering wheel we’re wood wheels ever used on a gt 40?
That’s my plan…registration hoping by end of Feb or March and a few miles before the trip south!NICE
Are you bringing it to San Marcos for the Texas Cobra Club massive spring get together?
By the way, who else from here is going to the Texas Spring Cobra Meet?? I’ve seen a GT40 or two in attendance over the years and hope to meet some of you there and in person.NICE
Are you bringing it to San Marcos for the Texas Cobra Club massive spring get together?
Yes, it’s an L bracket with square tubing and am securing with a couple of bolts going up through the top bulkhead. I am also planning to fill the air void between the two skins with expanding foam to add some more structural strength, sound and thermal insulation value with the extreme Texas heat we get.Like the approach you've taken using both square/rectangular tubing combined with bonded inner and outer roof section surface skins. Think this will add some overall torsional rigidity to the chassis (compared to fiberglass-only spider) without introducing the protrusion of larger diameter roll cage tubes within the passenger area and potential safety issues as discussed in previous threads. A win-win in my books. Was just wondering about how the rear bracket of the central tubes is attached to the rear hoop. I assume something like a welded/bolted L-bracket?