Used Parts Build

[tinydb84]

Got the tank mocked up. Need to extend the frame a hair and build some mounts for the front.

[tinydb84]

Took off early to get some work done. Took forever and didnt get much done....I hate drilling holes....
Extended my frame just a bit to fit my tank (bad pic)

The brackets moved in a bit when I was welding and made it difficult to get the link in and out without muscling it so I added a little piece inside at the right distance and welded it up.

Then spent forever with a hole saw.

[daddyjeep]

You did spend some quality time with your drill didn't you.

[ruffrida2005]

Well it's looking good.

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

You did spend some quality time with your drill didn't you.

Spent a whole lot more time with it today too!

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Well it's looking good.

Thanks man. Chipping away slowly....

Taking some measurements to narrow my rearend. Its 63.5'' from mounting face to mounting face. I have some mock up wheels but I am thinking of narrowing it 2 inches per side to give me more space.

Finish drilling out the other side.

My buddy down the street builds custom choppers for people as a side job. He stops by and points out **** I did wrong or what I should have done. He has a great eye for planning **** out. Just wish he'd stop by before I did ****..... Here is something he said I should have done.

[ruffrida2005]

Holess look good. But on your long watts bars why did you use what looks like 3-4 different sizes?

[daddyjeep]

The holes definitely add some character. They are a little random for my OCD, but look good.

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Holess look good. But on your long watts bars why did you use what looks like 3-4 different sizes?

Was trying to follow he shape of the piece a bit.

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

The holes definitely add some character. They are a little random for my OCD, but look good.

I was too lazy to go buy a bunch of hole saws to match the shape as much as a should. (they need an emoji for lazy)

Tossed some paint on last night just to keep it from rusting.

[tinydb84]

Went a bit OCD on my gas tank mount. Now I have to redo the front one to match....

Had to tack it outside while sitting on the ground, inverted, using my leg on the peddle.

Welding the sides on

Mounting tab

Probably not necessary but makes it look more finished.

Before and after!

Weld shot

[daddyjeep]

Way nicer than what I built for securing my tank. Now you're just showing off.

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Way nicer than what I built for securing my tank. Now you're just showing off.

haha thanks. I got all ocd and redid the frount mount to match. They are a bit much but whatever.



And done!

[tinydb84]

Been busy with life stuff. Spent some time reassembling my rear suspension after I painted the frame. Tossed the wheels on and laid it out. It actually has a bit lower to go but with the front end so high up the brackets in the rear will hit first. I need to buy the rotors, bearings, etc for the front to reassemble it.

[tinydb84]

Installed my bags and cycled the rear suspension a few times. No video yet though.

Dragged my bed into my garage to start reassembling and figuring out the mounts. Man I need a bigger garage and a helping hand sometimes.

[Joe Pass]

Nice.....

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Installed my bags and cycled the rear suspension a few times. No video yet though.

Dragged my bed into my garage to start reassembling and figuring out the mounts. Man I need a bigger garage and a helping hand sometimes.

Bring it over to my place, I have lots of room and a well stocked beer fridge. I'm only 4,000 miles away from you.

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Just read your thread from the beginning. Awesome work! I enjoy seeing how your skills have progressed with the build. Keep up the good work!

Mike

[aggie91]

I think I may have asked already, but did you swap the torch on that alpha TIG? if so, which torch did you go with?

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Bring it over to my place, I have lots of room and a well stocked beer fridge. I'm only 4,000 miles away from you.

If you were closer I would rent some space from you! AND I don't even like beer.

Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

Just read your thread from the beginning. Awesome work! I enjoy seeing how your skills have progressed with the build. Keep up the good work!

Mike

Thanks Mike. This is my learning project. I hope to have my skills much more fine tuned by the time I start on my 66.

Originally Posted by aggie91

I think I may have asked already, but did you swap the torch on that alpha TIG? if so, which torch did you go with?

I did replace the torch. It is a CK9 with the super flex hose. Very nice. You need an adaptor to use it though. Here are the links.

Torch: Amazon.com: CK CK9-12-RSF RG Torch Pkg 125A Gas...
Adaptor: CK SL2-35QD SafeLoc Male Dinse 35 (1/2")...

[tinydb84]

Got a really good deal on some DLOE valves off instagram:

Got a new tool and did a practice piece before I started working on my bed:


Started laying out the new floor/mounts:

Started installing the nutserts:

Need some bolts so I couldnt finish it. Started working on some of the plates that I will use to cap the ends on the bed mounts. Hopefully it will look good.

[Joe Pass]

I have set a lot of "nutserts" or "thinserts" being from aviation background...since leaving the career, finding them for reasonable price was an issue until I found this Ebay seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291682191947
check them out...Joe

[DblTrbl]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

I have set a lot of "nutserts" or "thinserts" being from aviation background...since leaving the career, finding them for reasonable price was an issue until I found this Ebay seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291682191947
check them out...Joe

Wow. That's a great price! I usually spend 3 times as much.

[Joe Pass]

Originally Posted by DblTrbl

Wow. That's a great price! I usually spend 3 times as much.

That seller will do volume deals if you contact him and also he lists ones with imperfections in the finish for a lot less....

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

I have set a lot of "nutserts" or "thinserts" being from aviation background...since leaving the career, finding them for reasonable price was an issue until I found this Ebay seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291682191947
check them out...Joe

Thanks for the link! I ordered some extras when I bought the tool on Amazon but these look good.

[tinydb84]

Little more work with the bed.

Got the mounts bolted in but am waiting for the rest of the steel I ordered to come in:

Got rid of the other post support and rattle canned it to keep it from rusting:

[aggie91]

Bed looking great. Thanks for the TIG Torch info.