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Originally Posted by MadScientist
Here.... This is one of only a few pics I still have of our Project 180sx.
I used paint to show where to spot weld.
Trust when I say that your in for about a week of gringing and removing tar like material before you even think of getting started.
Second and for most... dont make the same mistake I made... I trusted the owner I got the 180 from that the chassis was sound and true... It wasn't... causing us to loose alot of money spent on the project. Make damn sure your chassis is perfectly straight, and before welding be 1000% sure the car is level on all points.
Pointers... you dont need level ground to work with because you should be leveling the car off the ground (remove the wheels)... you should be dealing with a bare chassis also... no engine, tranny, hell go to the extent of removing the sub-frames. Measure the frame and sqaure off a section of ground where you will be working... you can use blocks of concrete and metal... only use wood where the frame is sitting and be sure all pieces of wood are the same size... wood does loose shape under load so only use thin pieces like 1/4 ply wood. To get a level square... rent a Transit and Height Pole... same concept when leveling a house.... yes, you will need a friend to help.
Oh yeah, the material is sometime a bitch to get completly out of the seams... torch the seams till it melts out... yes its messy and stinks.
After you have the frame level and the material removed... weld away... DO NOT Stand In or On the car after you have leveled or while you are welding. After your done for the day be sure to protect your welds so they dont rust... this will be a problem later if not treated. Start you welds on the Chassis and frame rails first then move to the engine bay, trunk, and lastly the inside of the car.
Most of all... have fun.
Peace
Drew
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Mad Scientist thank you ill deffiinatley take those pointerst into consideration but how do you know if it truley is a straight chasis? can you just tell when you get rid of all the sound deadaner and what not? Plus whats the simplest way to get rid of all the crap in the car besides using dry ice? sander?