by saltydawg » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:11 pm
Well sense i did not want to start another thread, I will use this as my frame build thread.
The basic frame plan is being done as I stated in the OP. Well tonight I cut the rear of the main frame at the angle needed for the rear wall to sit on, and cut the rear end cross member to length and I tacked it on. Now I have a new welder coming this week, for now I am using my flux core. Then I cut 3 of the middle cross members length, and squared the frame up, then tacked one more cross member in, and tweeked the frame square. Next I tacked 2 more cross members in, and I tacked a diagonal brace to hold it square.
I drilled holes thru the main frame where a cross member will go so I can use the frame to carry the wiring running, lights, brakes etc. This will allow me to put side running lights with no wires exposed as they will run down inside the frame then go out thru the out rigger to the side.. I will be putting in plastic bushings to protect the wires , then weld the cross member and out rigger over the hole so it will be reinforced.
I Did the frame upside down just so it was easy to make the rear support where I want it for elevation.
So when I decided I was done I was looking at the frame going I wonder if my tack welds are strong enough to let me flip the frame. I have to get the plastic bushings tomorrow, so I could not weld the last cross member in yet. As I was getting ready to come in the house I noticed one of the saw horses was not sitting straight, so I went to move it, well the whole frame went crashing to the ground. Well lets say, yes my tacks where strong enough to flip the frame, because not a single weld popped and the frame is still square, so I know the flux core worked.
Lastly I will be spraying the inside of the frame with a frame coating to protect before it gets all sealed up.
Scott
Lost in Maryland
2021 just said to 2020, hold my beer and watch this.