hey Martin, good question. One thing to always check when asked to weld unknown aluminum is if it has any original welds....or is it strictly mechanical fasteners. That might be difficult on a car frame but since the unweldable alloys like 7075 aluminum are typically stronger than weldable ones, sometimes manufacturers opt for those to save weight.
in the aviation world, if you see a part that only has rivets and no welds, you pretty much know its 2024 or 7075 and you don't weld it.
There are exceptions to every rule but with lots of technical data stating 7075 and 2024 are not recommended for welding, a welder would be smart to decline those type jobs.
hope this helps,
jody
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