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Old 01-26-2011, 05:29 PM   #48 (permalink)
usergone
I have to start over?
 
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Big inefficient truck - '94 Dodge Ram 2500
90 day: 12.1 mpg (US)

Honda Civic - '84 Honda Civic DX Hatchback
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Originally Posted by amcpacer View Post
I ordered some 3 point seat belts on e-bay. As soon and are installed I will take the car for a drive. Regarding the frame strength, it is hard to tell how the car will perform in the event of a collision. I do not want to find out! Do you have any suggestions on where to weld in additional steel for safety?
Seat belts are a definite improvement! lol

I wish I knew more about frame design and rigidity, but unfortunately I don't. If it was mine, depending on how paranoid I was, I would probably put plenty of 1/4" wall 1.5" tubing making trianges all over the ladder frame, including a minor roll bar. But that is just me not trusting the frame designs of the 1950s. That could also get really heavy really fast.

But that's not to say I don't appreciate the cars from the golden years; I love 'em!

Edit: I was just looking at the most recent pics... :drool: dang that car polished up nicely!
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