I have my 57 Chassis stripped out for rebuild and have a burning question I would like some advice on. The original welding on the chassis box sections that joins the two halves together  is pretty average to look at and quality varies throughout its length, some parts stitched some fully welded. The question is has anyone any thoughts on fully welding all the welds over? Would this make the frame too rigid? I figure its lasted 50 years now and Ford probably knew what they were doing, so am undecided?

Any thoughts on this topic appreciated

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Dutchy,

      Won't hurt, if you don't use too much heat, might be a little prettier, but I don't think there'd be enough added strength to notice. Mostly a question of looks.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

We just had a Ranchero chassis in the shop that the weld beads were not even on the seams in many places.   I guess  the welder was daydreaming or could not see where he was.

We normally reweld a few places and clean up the factory welds , especially in the engine compartment section of the frame for appearance.

Frank, is correct about avoiding too much heat.  Do small sections like with sheet metal repair or you could warp stuff.

Pat Fleischman