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it is all going to a machinist tomorrow somebody had mentioned that it could be welded and i wasn't sure how i felt about that. you'd think too much would make it weak. i tried to attach a picture but i'm not sure it worked, or if it will mean anything to you. it doesn't look like it would need much.

ha ha the picture definately worked

the machinist will advise you .. and welcome back

Chevy girl when you get that BB chevy going bring it out west to Swift Current Sask to take it down the track. Heres our website www.scdra.ca/scdra

a crank can be built up alot if they know what there doing. but you can buy new steel gm crank guy has them on e bay . your not going to weaken a crank by welding.fixing the crank would have to do with were it is for size now if 030/030 i would look for a new or used crank why i say that.. is they may want to give it a fresh turn then you getting to a point were you may not get bearings to grind it if you rebuild it one more time . then i would look to find a better crank.looks like it could be steel ? if it has a big parting line like 3/8 thick then its steel . so if there good at welding cranks if can be rebuilt if not over ground now

thanks hoss429.
@ canadianal the car its going in is far from ready lol is still needs body work a tranny and brake kit interior so much more so you might be waiting a while. i've never raced before so it will be my first time but i was gonna come there for the first time SIR is too intimadating for a beginner. some day i'll get there. thanks for the reply

@pat thanks for the info and your opinion. these things are all new to me. i guess we'll see what they say. now i know a thing or two for when they call with the measurements i'll know what to do.

Chevygirl were the place for you , we run two classes fast and slow split depending on the car count and times. Weget about 100 cars per race day. we always have lots of first timers from mom in the mini van to grampa on his harley
entry fee is only 35.00 for car and driver , you get lots of runs in and we have lots of fun, really casual come out and learn .

Listen to pat's advise he really knows his big blocks