[dubds10]

Originally Posted by 55metalmonkey

dubds10, having researched this on several occasions there is absolutly no regulations that state that you need to be a ticketed welder to weld on a vehicle frame (in BC or Canada) that I could find although the US may be different. The only thing I could find is that any alterations need to undergo a structural integrity inspection by a licenced and qualified facility preferably prior to the vehicle being assembled, then an alighnment (with paperwork) then a complete vehicle safety when the vehicle is fully assembled and road worthy.

It any structural work has to be done it requires a VI and I could have sworn frame work has to be done by a ticketed welder and up to standard engineering practices which is the term most used these days, but I haven't checked all the reg/codes in North America lately. Either way I don't endorse backyard welders doing hack jobs and driving down the highway. Seen lots of questionable welding in the car scene over the years. Hence why I say ticketed (experienced) as they at least have proper training and ability has been tested. Didn't say you have to be by law.