First-Gen S10 Corner Carver

[jerome]

http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/chassis.pdf
GM best practices manual for aftermarket outfitters.

I just read that, specifically the part about reinforcing frames, there's some interesting things said in there:

"Continuous fillet welds should never be made across frame flanges or along their inside edges." --did that already

"Do not weld within 19 mm (0.75 in.) of the edge of a frame flange." --did that already



"To prevent localized stress concentration, reinforcements must be properly terminated. Reinforcement ends must be tapered or stress relieved. Tapers should not exceed 45 degrees." --I should do that

I guess frame plates, if terminated should look like fishmouths to not have the stress concentrated at the corner of the rectangular plate.