One the best work i've seen on a frame: http://www.layitlow.com/forums/13-hydraulics/242299-g-body-frame-wrap-i-m-working.html

 

Wassup bro. It's been awhile since I been in here

 

Thanks for the link I'll check it out Pako.
Also wandering would it be better to re route the lines that run through the frame channel or make an access panel/opening to keep them inside the frame rails. Thanks guys.

 

keep the lines inside makes for a cleaner look. But if you do that run new lines. I would just leave enough room to be able to get it out later if need be. As for some tips the control arm areas need to have some gussets welded to them to keep them from cracking. Weld up the factory seams first then grind smooth then wrap the frame. Get a frame stand so it doesn't warp. Don't weld to much in one spot. keeps it from warping. this is a start. good luck.

 

Go to your local Lincoln dealership and ask them how much a pre fabed frame kit would cost. The 06 is primarily used as it can be modified to fit most later model cars. .

Definitely a lot cheaper as far as parts/labor goes. .

 

06 Lincoln kit for my 76 Chevy?

 

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Also forgot to mention this but this is going to be strictly lay and play no hopping at all. Just making a clean street car.

 

If all ur doing is lay and play then just extend the upper a arms and reinforce the ears. It's a bigger car so maybe the rear arches as well to help prevent quarter panel buckling. I wouldn't run more than 48 volts by the way. Shit 36 is even enough..

 

IF you're gonna just be laying & playing just reinforce all of the stress. On the frame no need for a full wrap ?

 

Just want to box in the middle area and mold the frame to look smoove. I jumped on the rear arches and seent a little flex in that middle section so I that's the reason I figured it needed a little reinforcing there. other than that im cool with doing a partial wrap.
Is there any functional reason for the frame to have all the holes and openings, or is that just how the factory made them?
I know I need the holes for the body mounts and what not but I cant see any reason for the others being there.

 

Also the reason that I asked about the type of welder to use is I have a shitty little wire feed welder its a garage sale find. It runs off 220v but its not a very good it does decent on thinner sheet metal but blows holes. Im not sure if it will get good enough penetration for reinforcing a frame.

 

Well if it runs on 220v then its probably good enough to properly weld material upto a 1/4" thick or even thicker. If its blowing thru thinner sheet metal its because its too hot. So if youre on the lowest setting and its burning thru, that means that welder puts out a good arc to weld some thicker metal. Post up the brand and model number. ...

 

Im doing a frame swap all right. Stock 77 frame to a boxed and reinforced 76 frame. No 06 frame swap here sorry hehe. Maybe on the next build.

 

It's a Clarke turbo weld 150en.