Suspension Console and Chassis Strengthening continued...

Next up, adding the kit from Tangerine Racing to the Suspension Console on the Driver's side. I tacked into place the small box section shown in the bottom left of the pic above. Then the larger half box was tacked into place. This part virtually covers the whole console and ties it to the wall of the wheel-housing above. I taped over the unfinished join before stripping paint from the chassis behind. Here's that pic...

I fabricated the stiffening plate out of 1.5mm thick sheet and tacked that in place too. You can see a cut in it to help seat it against the chassis better.

Here's the whole area cleaned and ready for weld primer..

I also made a small section to extend the stiffening to tie-in with the transmission support. Now the re-inforcement is effectively connected on both sides of the car..or at least will be when it's finished.

Here are the two plates clamped and ready to weld..

I welded them at inch intervals to keep the heat to a minimum. I'll be seam sealing it all later after priming.

Here's the welding finished..

...and here's lots of pictures of shiny metal after grinding, and cleaning-up.

Next comes the epoxy primer...