Metalwork cont.
Chassis Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - I ordered a "Column Saver" so I could use the '53 Coronet steering column with the newer steering rack. I found out after it arrived that they don't make one the size I need! I decided to get practiced on the awesome metal lathe that Scott G hooked me up with. I think the results speak for themselves! Thanks to Leroy and crew for keeping me moving.
'38 Dodge Coupe - I ordered a "Column Saver" so I could use the '53 Coronet steering column with the newer steering rack. I found out after it arrived that they don't make one the size I need! I decided to get practiced on the awesome metal lathe that Scott G hooked me up with. I think the results speak for themselves! Thanks to Leroy and crew for keeping me moving.
Chassis Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Another welding project that doesn't necessarily fall into the chassis or fabrication section - welding exhaust manifolds! I'm testing out some new TIG rod that is supposed to be better for welding cast iron than TIG rod with a high nickle content. One of the manifolds welded fine, on the other I could barely form a puddle. You get to see the nice one. The real test will be when they start breathing fire!
'38 Dodge Coupe - Another welding project that doesn't necessarily fall into the chassis or fabrication section - welding exhaust manifolds! I'm testing out some new TIG rod that is supposed to be better for welding cast iron than TIG rod with a high nickle content. One of the manifolds welded fine, on the other I could barely form a puddle. You get to see the nice one. The real test will be when they start breathing fire!
Sheet Metal Replacement:
'50 Chevy Suburban - Bottom of both A and both B pillars replaced, rocker panels replaced, front body mounts replaced, floor done, door hinges rebuilt, firewall patched, this one is just about ready for summer cruising!
'50 Chevy Suburban - Bottom of both A and both B pillars replaced, rocker panels replaced, front body mounts replaced, floor done, door hinges rebuilt, firewall patched, this one is just about ready for summer cruising!
Chassis Fabrication:
Dana 30 Front Axle - This truss came as a kit so I didn't do a whole lot of fabrication, but there was plenty TIG welding involved! Welded the tubes to the differential, welded sleeves into the tubes, welded the truss onto the axle, welded stronger mounts for the lower control arms, and welded gussets in between the ball joints.
Now its ready for a monster truck...
Dana 30 Front Axle - This truss came as a kit so I didn't do a whole lot of fabrication, but there was plenty TIG welding involved! Welded the tubes to the differential, welded sleeves into the tubes, welded the truss onto the axle, welded stronger mounts for the lower control arms, and welded gussets in between the ball joints.
Now its ready for a monster truck...
Restoration:
'38 Dodge Coupe - HUGE frame paint!
'38 Dodge Coupe - HUGE frame paint!
Chassis Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Finish welded new spring perches onto 8.8 mustang axle, boxed rear frame sections, made gussets to strengthen the rear spring brackets and front suspension, finish welded all Cordoba IFS frame sections to the original '38 frame.
'38 Dodge Coupe - Finish welded new spring perches onto 8.8 mustang axle, boxed rear frame sections, made gussets to strengthen the rear spring brackets and front suspension, finish welded all Cordoba IFS frame sections to the original '38 frame.
Chassis Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Fabricated motor mounts, transmission mount, set pinion angle, custom driveshaft made in Duluth, 2nd mock up with the new stance for more inspiration!
'38 Dodge Coupe - Fabricated motor mounts, transmission mount, set pinion angle, custom driveshaft made in Duluth, 2nd mock up with the new stance for more inspiration!
Restoration:
'41 Dodge WC - Brand new brake shoes all the way around, honed and rebuilt wheel cylinders. Stops on a dime for the first time ever.
'41 Dodge WC - Brand new brake shoes all the way around, honed and rebuilt wheel cylinders. Stops on a dime for the first time ever.
Sheet Metal Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Custom metal finished tail pan. I don't mean to brag... Well maybe a little.
'38 Dodge Coupe - Custom metal finished tail pan. I don't mean to brag... Well maybe a little.
Chassis Fabrication:
'38 Dodge Coupe - Installed a weld on kit with stronger, updated spring mounts and lower arched leaf springs to help drop the rear closer to the height of the already lowered front.
'38 Dodge Coupe - Installed a weld on kit with stronger, updated spring mounts and lower arched leaf springs to help drop the rear closer to the height of the already lowered front.
