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

 Now that the pieces are welded you want to check the fit once again before we start welding. What we found was the cutting and welding did improve the overall alignment, but we still have a small area at the front we need to address. We start by clamping the plate for the best all around alignment. Tack weld the plate everywhere it aligns properly. Tack weld right up to the spot the plate runs off again. I use a torch to heat the side of the plate so the plate will move in the opposite direction. Once the plate moves to the proper location, clamp in place. Resume tack welding the boxing plate to the frame rail.

     Take your time in tack welding the plates in place.  Check the heat build up in the rail.  I use my hand and hold it above the rail to check the heat.  You do not want the heat to be so hot in the rail that you would burn yourself. Let the rail cool down before welding anymore if it is too hot. Start on the other rail while the first rail cools.  Remember to alternate the welds, top to bottom.  Skip along the edges as you weld the plates in place. This process takes a while to completely weld the boxing plates. TAKE YOUR TIME.  Don't hurry this process. You want a boxed frame rail free of distortion.

 When you finish welding the edges, grind the corner to the finish you want, square or round. When you have completed the boxing process you will have a new appreciation for the time and work involved in welding a frame.

 We will be working on this project through the winter and will bring you updates at least once a month. Remember � You'll find lots of great products, including the ones used in this project at Cruisin Products.  Check out their web site.

Until Next Time�. Keep Roddin !

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