C-notch

Does anyone make a C-notch that looks more natural ( not boxy with square tubing cut and welded ) I really don't like the "z" look. I know I can make my own out of flat stock and I know I could find one the right frame thickness from a another vehicle but I was hoping someone out there has bent a C channel into the shape of a C-notch. Any ideas?

I'm building a 36 international truck. Thanks

 

Why make them from "flat stock"? Get the diameter you want, cut a piece of off round tubing, slice it in half and you have just fabricated two of them. Use the same wall thickness as the frame rail.

 

four inch round pipe cut in half works great and looks clean.

 

some cutting and welding I did Here is a new thread of a HAMBers custom made ones...good stuff.

 

Welders Series makes weld together frame curves in various sizes you may be able to get to work to make a smooth curve. They are an alliance member.

 

Like pdunn10 said, pipe works great. I just did an F1 using 3" pipe. Very nice.

 

I am looking for more of an arched frame look like 117Harv did. Im going to check out welders series. thanks so far

 

Sounds like you want a "full" notch, and not a c-notch. C-notch usually describes a relief in the stuck frame rail, which is why people are recommending round pipe. If you want to cut all the way through the frame, Welders Series bend chunks would work great, and they have easy and hard way bends to choose from. Or, grab a sheet of 3/16" plate and cut whatever profile you want.

 

Your right "full notch " is what im looking for,thanks

 

Also, Thorbeck Bros sells a round profile notch kit. I used one in an OT vehicle a few years ago. Worked fine, but doesn't provide any more actual clearance than typical square notches... just doesn't look so square.



http://thorbros.com/notches/round-8-step-notch-kit-sold-pairs

 

Speedway sells a good c-notch kit.

CRUISER

 

Jimenez bros customs. 951-781-1268

 

Art Morrison has some nice pieces bent out of rectangular tube .
http://artmorrison.com/layout.php?y=store/&x=components

 

gravity werx also sells 8" round notchs
http://gravity-werx.com/8roundnotch.aspx