Builds Fly By Night (6 Viewers)

[scrapdaddy]

Ok, my tank is one inch behind the cross member and 2 inches from the pumpkin, but I use a Diamond axle, so might be different. It didn't hit the 60 axle though when I used one. Here's a picture of my tank with the step down for the pump lines. It is centered right under the trap door.

 

[RUSH55]

Thanks Ron! Really good info! And it looks like your tank is probably around 12” deep (height) or more?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Damn, I didn't check that, be right back.

Hard to get a good measurement with everything around it, but the step down area is at least 15" deep. guessing the step is an 1 1/2" and the tapered other end is 14 1/2" deep. She's a big girl!

 

[RUSH55]

Awesome! Thanks again man

 

[RUSH55]

Got the plates bent. So so so excited!!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Plates for?

 

[RUSH55]

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[scrapdaddy]

Ah, now I see said the blind man.

 

[RUSH55]

I just love it when a plan comes together. Good ol’ steel and the universal power of math.

So these are the outside plates for the spring hangers. I wanted the hanger bolt to be 4” on center below the frame and 5-1/2” back from the front of the frame horn. The front plates needed the two bends made at 32 degrees to give me the 1-5/8” needed to make half of the 3-1/4” spacing needed for the overall spring and bushing width. I’d say it turned out pretty close on this side. A touch wide, but that’s ok

 

[RUSH55]

And then here’s a pic of me sporting the welding/grinding shirt that I’ve been wearing for almost a year without washing. It’s about on it’s last leg. Gonna have to go to Goodwill soon and get another. Still have a LOT of grinding and welding to do.

 

[61twpw]

Looking really great! Quality work going on. Looks like nice working weather.

 

[RUSH55]

Thanks Bill! Yes, the sun decided to come out today, and I punched it at noon.

 

[RUSH55]

Mocked up the driver side and tacked the two pieces together. Tacked the passenger side together also. There will be a third piece that ties the two together on the inside to help add stability.
More manaña.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Ok, my tank is one inch behind the cross member and 2 inches from the pumpkin, but I use a Diamond axle, so might be different. It didn't hit the 60 axle though when I used one. Here's a picture of my tank with the step down for the pump lines. It is centered right under the trap door.

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Think that’s what I have. It’s huge. Let me know if you need measurement.

You do really nice work Dr Rush55!

 

[scrapdaddy]

I believe you're right.

 

[RUSH55]

Thinking I’ll reduce my depth by a few inches compared to that style tank. 30 - 35 gallons is plenty.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

And then here’s a pic of me sporting the welding/grinding shirt that I’ve been wearing for almost a year without washing. It’s about on it’s last leg. Gonna have to go to Goodwill soon and get another. Still have a LOT of grinding and welding to do.

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send me your address and I’ll mail you an old nomex flight suit top. I swear it holds up better.
The sleeves are long, made to go over gloves, Velcro cuffs, zip up, and it has a high collar too.

 

[RUSH55]

I appreciate that man! I’ll take you up on it as long as you have plenty for yourself. XL.

The “pre-owned” shirts are just a testament of how cheap I can be. Think I originally bought that shirt for river trips but was just bulky enough to weather sparks.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Ah, now I see said the blind man.

To his deaf friend as he picked up his hammer and saw...my grandpa always said this to me when I was little.

 

[PabloCruise]

Holy cow, I have missed 2 pages of updates?!?