Here's a question...

[Phil Waterman]

I've been reading a lot of old Chev and CMP manuals of late and what they consistently seem to say is if riveting is not possible bolting is better than welding. The service bulletins that Alex has just made available has instruction about process. The major point being to make sure that fit of the bolt needs to be a drive fit through both parts. Line drilling or reaming is important for a tight fit so that shearing force of movement is prevented.

Welding of frames is/was universally frowned on and at the same time it is done all the time.

The CMP Service Bulletins that Alex has just started reprinting have some wonderful bits on things like this.