Fabricate bare chassis or component parts.

Fabrication should include the following steps:

• Acquire the rules and safety regulations for the specific motorsports project.
• Determine the design of the project.
• Determine the materials to be used.
• Use or make a scale drawing of design or make a scale model of the design (if applicable).
• Cut and fabricate the materials to desired lengths.
• Lay out materials on a chassis fixture or table (if applicable).

Note: Do final welding of chassis or component parts as needed before the installation of sheet metal.

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What is the importance of understanding the rules and safety regulations of the desired project before beginning to fabricate a chassis?
• What are the skills needed to build a motorsports project?
• What are five safety hazards when fabricating a chassis or component parts?
• What factors should be considered when placing the tack weld?
• Why is the correct size of spot weld important?