Split down the middle gt-4 build *Update 1/2/12* Options

[jmeyer]

Doing an AWD Right Drive Swap, pictures explain it all. If you don't like my way go buy your own and build it better, then you can talk trash! Also for everyone who thinks welding two pieces of a car together is a bad idea, go lift up your back seat and see where the factory welded the two pieces of your car together before they sold it to you!












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This post has been edited by jmeyer: Jan 2, 2012 - 9:37 PM

[IllIllIll]

I'm not a great welder but I have done some destructive testing on my welds & the metal tore before my welds broke. I've also welded a broken suspension part on an off road jeep, & it's still together after 2 years of abuse running through off road trails. I would think that would get more abuse than a Celica that is driven on paved roads ever would.

I have considered doing a AWD conversion on my Celica by welding in the rear floor section from a GT4. Glad to see someone with the balls to do this.

I think it would be strong enough, especially if you add a few reinforcements. Don't let these guys discourage you. A proper weld is just as strong as the base metal. Look at strech limo's & some hot rods. Those cars are welded together from multiple cars a lot of times & they don't fall apart going down the road. Even some motor homes are built on lenghtened truck chasis. You're not trying to make a longer car, plus you have a roof to support the car as well. I think you'll be fine.