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Re: Internal sleeves in butt joints

To: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>, <Askotto@aol.com>,
Subject: Re: Internal sleeves in butt joints
From: Skip Higginbotham <Saltrat@lubricationdynamics.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:38:12 -0800
Don't forget that you  can put external sleeves if necessary. NHRA requires
reinforcement at butt welded joints.
Skip


At 08:43 AM 3/29/2006 -0700, Glen Barrett wrote:
>Otto
>I would not run a chassis with butt welded joints, over the years I have 
>seen many broken and cracked welds. There is so much twisting and flexing on 
>a chassis at any track surface you are asking for problems. Talk it Joe 
>Timney at Delaware chassis and get his in put. From the topic on your car it 
>sounds very flexie. Your safety and that of others come first.
>The rule book states it's up to the builder to show proof of the 
>design/strength and safety of the chassis.
>2006 rule book page 16 pp 2.C
>
>Glen




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