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Re: R01 Question: Please save me from welding

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Originally Posted by Bryce2471 View Post
Hi Anthony,

I believe you are interpreting that rule correctly. The gusset would likely be considered part of the frame perimeter, depending on the inspector. However, I think it's important to note that there is no limit to the frame perimeter this year, so this should not cause you any trouble (assuming the gusset is in the bumper zone and the bumpers fit in the sizing box).

-Bryce
Thanks you all for the feed back and (unofficially) confirming my sneaking suspicion.

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Originally Posted by frcguy View Post
If it comes down to welding, I'd try and find a local shop/a mentor with TIG experience to do it. Welding aluminum is hard and you can mess up in a lot of ways, so unless you have a lot of experience go the outsource route.
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Originally Posted by JamesCH95 View Post
This would be a trivial job for any welding shop though, so fret not!
Thanks for the suggestion, I am now in the process of contacting one of my old boy scout leaders who owns an auto body shop in the hopes that they might be able to help.
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