Slow Build
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Slow Build
I have been back home again for a few months and have the house for sale. Doing the usual clean-ups and touch ups.
Looking at my frame again, and thinking of getting rid of the axle plates and re-doing the rear axle area to look like the picture.
I like the look much more than what I have now.
I am thinking to cut the frame and wishbone just ahead of the axle; slug and weld it. I have some concerns about the strenght.
I will post a shot of the existing area of my frame when I find it in my picture files.
Looking at my frame again, and thinking of getting rid of the axle plates and re-doing the rear axle area to look like the picture.
I like the look much more than what I have now.
I am thinking to cut the frame and wishbone just ahead of the axle; slug and weld it. I have some concerns about the strenght.
I will post a shot of the existing area of my frame when I find it in my picture files.
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Re: Slow Build
We showed how to make these 'nonadjustable' axle bosses on the old board. Hose_Dragger and I came up with a nice looking arrangement that still allowed about a half-inch of adjustment to help with aligning the rear axle. I'll see if I can find the drawings but you'll probably come up with your own idea. Slugs will be just fine if you get a good fit. Use tubing and not solid slugs for the best results.
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Re: Slow Build
Thanks Gary. That would be very helpful.gww25 wrote: I'll see if I can find the drawings
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Re: Slow Build
The existing axle plate setup.
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Re: Slow Build
I like both set ups.Your fame looks sweet as is, but if you want to change it, now would be the time.
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Re: Slow Build
Does look neat though Hans...
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Re: Slow Build
here's the sketch. You can change the diameter of the tubing to suit your requirements.
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Re: Slow Build
Thanks Gary; I do remember that drawing from one of the old sites. Great option. I might decrease the O.D. a bit.
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Re: Slow Build
Here's the frame as it is now.
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Re: Slow Build
Thanks for the input. I am going to cut down the size and finish the tube ends.
I do prefer Gary's non adjustable. I am taking the easy way out.
I do prefer Gary's non adjustable. I am taking the easy way out.
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Re: Slow Build
Nah....the easy way wouldve been to just buy a frame.You took the better road.Those little pieces of cut tubing put a nice touch on the ends.
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Re: Slow Build
The details make all the difference.
We can do anything, impossible just takes longer.
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Re: Slow Build
Some more filling and grinding tomorrow.