Made some more progress on the frame rails... Welds are getting prettier as I get used to reading my welds and adjusting wire speed and output. Also getting used to the plasma cutter. Roughed out the first spring pad, cut for the angles, and partially welded back together. I ran out of wire (doh) so I just need to finish welding and clean up the edges. Probably going to need to cut back the leading edge to clear the upper control arm attachment to the subframe as well. I have another one rough cut, but I'm not super happy with how it came out. It was the first one I made. So I might need to make another one. These are made out of 3/16" plate, so it's not the easiest to cut. The rear spring rates on these cars is 400-500 lb/in, so I just want to be sure it's stiff. It will be framed in and capped as well - but will probably drop to 1/8" or 11g for that.
I've had a few issues with the plasma unit, but Eastwood has been great. Need to replace the air control solenoid as the plastic lines seem to just keep popping out of it. They sent me a new one so just need to install. Hope that takes care of the issues.
