Zak.V

Curious if it's safe to weld a new set on with a full interior still in the car. (inner Alston style)

Thanks for the help,

LiquidBlue

This topic has been covered in the past, you might search around to get more info, including some photos.

Zak.V

I've been through the sfc sticky, searched the forums and Google.

Most install prior to interior work as part of a full build, haven't seen many people add them to a finished car. One user did it but had aftermarket underlay.

I know the rear subframe is rather light. Wondering if anyone could share their install experience. Worst case I'll pull the carpet, but some peace of mind would be great

midias

Pull the carpet if any welding on or near the floor pan happens

QwkTrip

iTrader: (22)

Alston's tie subframe not the floor. Weld away.

Drew

iTrader: (58)

Unbolt the front seats and slip something under the carpet to get it up off the floor. Takes minutes to keep your car from turning into a fireball, why even risk it?

Zak.V

You make a good point, was just curious if it was something I should be concerned with given the way the rear subframe is made. I know welding floorpan with carpets in would be a no-no.

I appreciate all the responses

lonsal

iTrader: (2)

You can also sit in your car with a water spray bottle and spray the carpeting if you see and smoking.

But as was written earlier you can easily remove the seat, door sil trim pieces, then slip in a 2x2 or 2x4 to lift the carpeting and backing pad.

Lon

Thomas Aquinas

iTrader: (14)

I just welding mine in about a month ago and I pulled all the seats and raised the carpet off the floor with some wood blocks in the welding areas. The floor definitely got hot. Especially where they connect to the frame by the transmission. I highly recommend it. Both front parts got hot enough that I ended up using a damp rag to help cool the floor.

Zak.V

I ended up playing it safe and spent the time to raise the carpet.

Thanks

Tibo

iTrader: (15)

I'ts absolutely safe to weld on the underside of these cars while having a full interior in place. Ask me how I know

TylerSteez

iTrader: (3)

jeeze Tibo what's the story?

Zak.V

That's brutal! Im glad I didn't try to shortcut it

Tibo

iTrader: (15)

In October of 2017 I found out the hard way that welding on the underside of a car that has a full interior is bad advice. Thank God I keep a hose in the garage for washing cars or it would have been much worse. Heck I even took the precaution of soaking the entire carpet with water before welding and it still caught fire. If you don't want to remove the center console then at least remove the seats and sill plates and fold the carpet over the center console to the other side while you weld.