Originally Posted By sgcuda
Got the brackets for the trans crossmember welded in this weekend, although I might swap out the dropped crossmember for a straight bar, since the engine and trans are sitting higher than expected. Ladder bar diagonal link is finished, also. Got the majority of the X brace between the trans crossmember and the ladder bar done. One more section left. I also figured out my welding problems. Evidently, the AllStar tubing I have been buying through Summit is not only coated on the outside with oil, but I found out the tubes are coated on the inside. The oil on the inside has been boiling and steaming out through the gaps, giving me fits. A little brake clean and some air went a long way to fixing that problem.


Kenny, DO NOT use brake clean before welding anymore! When heated it will create phosgene gas and it can kill you! You need to stick around to enjoy the fruits of your labor.