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That 1918 Dodge is badass! Thanks for the link, I've been getting some ideas for my Dodge from the pics. :cool:
Thanks! I'm sure there's more than a few ways to build a better frame, this was just the easiest for me. As mentioned eairler, I will be adding a...
The welder ran out of gas on saturday night after finishing all but one the remaining inside joints, got my tank filled tonight and I'll be back...
It 'aint mine! The plans are from http://www.gottrikes.com/ The guy that built it is happy, just thought I'd pass along since the idea of building...
[IMG] 1926 Model T Sedan Tudor as I found it... now sitting in my garage. :cool: Pics of the recovery here- http://rustyrod.blogspot.com/
A guy I know did that, he bought some plans & some dies then started fabbing his own hydro bender. Looks like he's just over a Grand into it. He...
Yeah, I'm a member. I'll see what I can do about getting the pics on here. *EDIT* The pics are no longer on the forum, they were lost during some...
Exact same machine I have and I love it. It does everything I've ever needed to do & has the capability to do much more! I bought mine right after...
Yeah, it's a near perfect combo. I like how the lines are very similar, the match turned out better than I thought it would! I'm going to trim it...
Here's a good thread on a rockcrawling site, this guy added hydro to his tube bender for $100! :eek:...
If UPS or one of the other standard shippers can't handle the transmission, look into Forward Air. You do have to bring the item to their shipping...
That's a good point, I hadn't thought about the seam before. Thanks for the idea, I'll make sure I keep the seams inside. I'll remember the pie...
Nada, those parts are for the 'other' hobby/project. :D High pinion 60, Dodge kingpin knuckles and 35 spline shafts. Gonna build me a front 60,...
Good to know you've done the same thing, that's exactally what I'm planning.
Yeah, I'm going to add some 1/8" or mabey even 3/16" plate on the inside of each joint that'll overlap the weld, extending onto both pieces of the...
Thanks, I'll remember the cross bracing idea. I have plenty of scrap tube that I can use for that. I'll do the short weld suggestion too.
But the Farmall grill is the perfect size to shroud the Caddy 500 that'll be behind it. :eek: :p
Here's the Farmall tractor grill, after recently being slathered in flat black from a rattle can, :cool: [IMG] And since I now had frame...
Time for an update! Or... "how to build frame rails in an afternoon!" :D I've been gathering parts for my Dodge Brothers Modified for sometime,...
Gotcha, that would look much cleaner. I'm going to Z the rear just like you guys have mentioned, I just thought laying the framerails on top of...
I'm getting to the point on my Dodge Brothers Modified where my next step will be to build my frame. Being that I've never built a frame before,...
This is my first time... :o :p I originally picked up a '26 Ford Model T, but I'm putting it off for awhile because I really want to build the...
Here's Daisy, when we're in the garage she likes to walk off with the nuts & bolts while I'm not looking. (My wife thinks she looks like an old...
Greg@RME... nothing to do with hotrodding though. :o My name, Greg, then RME stands for Rocky Mountain Extreme, which is where you'll usually...
I-70 is a great drive, if you are coming this way you're really enjoy the scenery. If you're on I-70, just west of Grand Junction honk as you pass...
Hope this helps... his shop isn't too far away from my neighborhood. http://www.zippermotors.com/index.html [IMG]
I picked up some frame material, two pieces of 2"x3" .120 wall rectangular tube, 13 feet long. Since I now had the beginning of the frame, I just...
:o That's what I meant, rectangular not channel. Thanks for mentioning it.
Yeah, after seeing the pics I think you guys are right on... it's gotta be a Dodge. Thanks for the clarification! So much for the Willys tailgate!...
About a month ago I picked up a Model T body & ever since I've been keeping a keen eye out for pieces & parts that might come in handy. Last week...
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