FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
Thanks
Thanks a lot
I wanted Methods but then I came across these. They are MB 352's. They look cool and I paid about $117 each for them
Thanks
Why not?
CK5
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Bertha,picking up where Shewheeler left off.
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Thanks
Why not?
Bolting everything on just seems like much more work, with not quite the same strength gains as welding.
I dig it either way, I just wonder the reasoning. Planning on changing stuff up on a regular basis?
I dig it either way, I just wonder the reasoning. Planning on changing stuff up on a regular basis?
I bet he has commitment issues. Jk... I like it too. Makes me want to step it up on my build!
It's definitely way more work to do and I applaud that for how clean and sexy he did it.
But I also see it as not quite as strong, so it makes me wonder.
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
I like bolt on. Bolting for me isn't any more work. If something gets wrecked or if (it hasn't happened yet) something doesn't work, or you change your mind, you can easily remove stuff and rebuild.
And are the differences in shear and tension capability of a bolt vs a welded connection measurable? Application, design, and fastener choice can make it every bit as strong as a welded connection.
Look at late 70s, 80s, and even a little newer class 4, 8, and pre runners. Most all the tube work is bolted.
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
No fear of commitment here ha ha. I'm long term and tend to do things only once
It's only way more work if mastery in the the use of drill bits eludes you.
Cool. Not knocking it at all, was just curious.
I like bolt on.
Martin
Martin
Good bolts are stronger than shitty welds
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
You must have a very long torso..... I'd never be able to see over the dash with a setup like that!!!!
Oh.....wait!. What dash?
-G
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
I figured I didn't really need all that junk.
Lighter = Faster right?
I'm taking a minimalist approach to the dash. No big fancy dash and big console down the middle between the seats. Three maybe four gauges, a check engine light, the shifter, and a few switches. That's it
^^^ that should be more than enough. If the automotive industry would look at things this way it wouldn't cost 50k+ for a new truck! You might be on to something
I'm taking a minimalist approach to the dash. No big fancy dash and big console down the middle between the seats. Three maybe four gauges, a check engine light, the shifter, and a few switches. That's it
thats how it should be
Coughbeadrollsonthepanelscough.....
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
How do you make an easily repeatable setup on your janky 12 ton Harbor Freight press to make multiple identicalish parts?
1. Take as much of the slop out of the top as you can.
2. Clamp the table to the frame.
3. Capture a chunk of eBay 3 way bottom die to the table.
4. Use a dial indicator to determine top die height for desired angle.
5. Press to the same number on the indicator for the bend.
Two pairs of identicalish dohickies.
The angles on those tabs match the shape of top of the cab across the pinch weld.
Rather than buy billet mockup bushings, I made these.
Pull it all off and make an "X" with the help of string, hard drive magnets, and a protractor.
1. Take as much of the slop out of the top as you can.
2. Clamp the table to the frame.
3. Capture a chunk of eBay 3 way bottom die to the table.
4. Use a dial indicator to determine top die height for desired angle.
5. Press to the same number on the indicator for the bend.
Two pairs of identicalish dohickies.
The angles on those tabs match the shape of top of the cab across the pinch weld.
Rather than buy billet mockup bushings, I made these.
Pull it all off and make an "X" with the help of string, hard drive magnets, and a protractor.
FRIZZLEFRY
1/2 ton status
Tack it all together and set it back on.
twisted boost
Registered Member
Wow his is a cool build nice work....
So you decided to do it the easy way lol.Tack it all together and set it back on.
Effin slick. Dohickies and mockup bushings FTW!!!
I like the bending setup, could you actually bend a 90* with that block?
I assume the other two dohickies are going on the inside of the cab?
I like the bending setup, could you actually bend a 90* with that block?
I assume the other two dohickies are going on the inside of the cab?
