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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Well I came to the point of my car rebuild were its time to get the car stitch welded. Where in the Tampa Area can I get this done?
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Depending on what areas you want welded and how prepped the car is, XAT may do it. Call and ask Bill or Casey (813-875-7223)

Other than that, perhaps Bodley Performance. They've built several cages for locals.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Taylor (Durdan) can do it for you, Sean at CFP is a great welder.. I recommed the either of them.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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CFP is who i recommend too.
Isnt sean stitch welding on his corolla wagon?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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yea taylor durden does great work, his car is stitch welded pretty damn good, but then again sean can weld something serious!
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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What areas can be stitch welded? As the prep-work goes, I have the car completely stripped(fenders, hood, lights), engine bay has been pressure washed and cleaned, all the the sound deaden is gone.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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You should physically see someone who does it.
Some seams are hard to explain by words.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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You should really do some more investigating...stich welding has its pro's and con's. Know what you are getting yourself into.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Well i know an important positiive is stiffer chassis and in a track car thats what im looking for, What are the negetive(s)???
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....Weight.

Stitch welding can put on approximately 50 pounds. The weight comes from welding fillers.
Also, inorder to weld the seams together, the factory primer and epoxy will be disturbed. So very good protective coating is needed to keep the welding from rusting.
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