I was just working on the front suspension and thought I'd show how sloppy the welds were 
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When I get to the rear I'll check that area as well!
.When I get to the rear I'll check that area as well!
Difference between one piece and two piece X frame?
- Thread starter 1964SuperStocker
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I don't have a link to the before work, but here is a link to a post with the frame welds finished:
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/ragans-59-el-camino-rebuild-project.27910/post-245589
Initially, the welds were 6 - 8 inches in length, with 3 - 8 inches unwelded in between. I could tell there were at least 4 four different welders which had been welding on the frame, based on the quality of the welds. Some appeared to be cold, others nearly too hot.
It was pointed out to me that the line probably had a kit with all the pieces in it, they were placed on a jig, held in with clamps, and a team of 2 -3 welders per side did the work.
The body tag shows mine came out of the Oakland facility.
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/ragans-59-el-camino-rebuild-project.27910/post-245589
Initially, the welds were 6 - 8 inches in length, with 3 - 8 inches unwelded in between. I could tell there were at least 4 four different welders which had been welding on the frame, based on the quality of the welds. Some appeared to be cold, others nearly too hot.
It was pointed out to me that the line probably had a kit with all the pieces in it, they were placed on a jig, held in with clamps, and a team of 2 -3 welders per side did the work.
The body tag shows mine came out of the Oakland facility.