Hot Rod Chassis Fabrication
HRC will teach you to use the tools and equipment utilized in the specialty vehicle industry to fabricate safe and functional frame and suspension setups. Often the first class in a student’s Diploma Program, Hot Rod Chassis covers both general fabrication techniques and automotive/motorcycle frames. Students will gain valuable experience from lecture and extensive lab (hands-on) opportunities. Students will study the skills necessary to design and fabricate custom automotive frames and suspensions.
Students will begin with educational competencies in MIG and TIG welding, Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma cutting, and tube notching (fish mouth tubing). Measuring, pattern development, and different metal types will also be covered. With these skills, students will continue to study aspects of front and rear automotive suspensions. Front suspensions include designs like straight axle and independent long arm short arm front suspension (Mustang II type). Rear suspensions include parallel four bar, triangulated four bar, trailing arm, and independent rear suspension (IRS). Front and rear suspensions using coil over, leaf and air springs/bags will be covered. Motorcycle frame and suspension will also be examined. Students are required to keep an hourly work log and document their work with pictures for portfolio development.
3 months - 400 hours
Automotive and Motorcycle Chassis Welding
- TIG (structural steel)
- MIG (structural steel)
Learn the chassis fabrication skills used in today’s top hot rod shops
- Tubing Bending and Notching
- Oxyacetylene and Plasma Torch Cutting
- Frame Jigs
- Chassis Design
- Chassis Modifications
- Custom Chassis Fabrication
- Automotive Front and Rear Suspension
- Automotive Rear Drive Axles
- Automotive Engine, Trans, Drive Shaft & Body Mount
- Automotive Steering Setup
- Automotive Brake Setup
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