Frame Rail arrival & inspection

Frame Rails, working with frame fixture, measuring, welding

Boxing Frame Rails

Installing Crossmembers

Front Spring
C Notches

Bob rear
frame rails

U-Coat It

Assemble Frt Suspension

Installing Ladder bars - Rear end

Sandblasting & Powder Coating

Sponsor Sign & Chassis

04 Ladder Bar

Install Engine & Trans

IN 600 Street Induction Product

Steel Tubing Structure

Installing Windshield

Mounting Rats Glass Body to Chassis

Mounting Radiator, Grill Shell & Insert

Mounting of the Pulleys

Mounting of Steering Column

Wheel and Tire Combination

Duvall Gets Chrome

 With the front crossmember welded in place we move to the installation of our X member kit.  The kit is built with 1.5� round tubing.  There are 4 main rails. Two top and two lower main rails.  The top rails are the longer pair.  The lower pair are shorter so the exhaust can be routed through the X member and not have to pass under the front legs.  The top rails are laid out with a couple pieces of rectangular tubing across the frame rails (see photo). The measurement between the main rails will depend on the engine / trans combination. Usually a spacing of 14.5� between the main rails will be fine for most applications. We will be using a Turbo 350 in the car, so the 14.5� measurement will work.  You can determine the measurement you may need by checking the width of your trans.  Remember to leave room for the actuator cable or linkage.  You can see how we transfer the vertical plane that will give the cut lines. We do this for the top main rails. Once the rails are cut and final fitted, they are tacked welded in place.

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