Rivets?
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Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
Engine: 1985 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 1985 T5 5 speed manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.03
Rivets?
Is there any reason ASC riveted the side rocker reinforcement and not spot welded them?
I would like facts as opposed to guesses on this one as I have to take it all off and put them back on once over repaired the floors and my family will be travelling in this car!
Thanks in advance!
I would like facts as opposed to guesses on this one as I have to take it all off and put them back on once over repaired the floors and my family will be travelling in this car!
Thanks in advance!
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Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
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Transmission: 1985 T5 5 speed manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.03
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: Rivets?
Cost & Speed of conversion was probably why they riveted them. Less welding, means less repainting, lower chance of factory fire etc..
I believe the channels are actually made from Aluminum, (I am not sure if you can weld aluminum to Steel) This was probably done to save weight. I have never checked them with a magnet tho.
John
I believe the channels are actually made from Aluminum, (I am not sure if you can weld aluminum to Steel) This was probably done to save weight. I have never checked them with a magnet tho.
John
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From: UK
Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
Engine: 1985 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 1985 T5 5 speed manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.03
Re: Rivets?
I can see that! Probably better to use the quickest low risk materials and fixings.
Theyre definitely all steel, everything is welded at the ends. But the rivets are aluminium.
Theyre definitely all steel, everything is welded at the ends. But the rivets are aluminium.
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From: UK
Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
Engine: 1985 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 1985 T5 5 speed manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42/4.03
Re: Rivets?
Cost & Speed of conversion was probably why they riveted them. Less welding, means less repainting, lower chance of factory fire etc..
I believe the channels are actually made from Aluminum, (I am not sure if you can weld aluminum to Steel) This was probably done to save weight. I have never checked them with a magnet tho.
John
I believe the channels are actually made from Aluminum, (I am not sure if you can weld aluminum to Steel) This was probably done to save weight. I have never checked them with a magnet tho.
John
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Rivets?
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