Register now to get rid of these ads!

Technical **Tech: Build your own 32 frame rails**

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flthd31, Oct 5, 2008.

  1. grouchy
    Joined: Jul 2, 2006
    Posts: 133

    grouchy
    Member

    Those are nice! WOW!
     
  2. movingviolation
    Joined: Feb 19, 2005
    Posts: 1,177

    movingviolation
    Member

    Droooooooooooooooooool

    Ok so you have more skill in a finger than i do in my entire body.................

    Kick ass tech tip
     
  3. ratster
    Joined: Sep 23, 2001
    Posts: 3,588

    ratster
    Member

    dude you win tech week.......
     
  4. flthd31
    Joined: Aug 5, 2007
    Posts: 584

    flthd31
    Member

    I’ve had a few questions about the cost of materials. It really only cost me the price of MIG wire, Argon/co2 and 1 sheet of luan underlayment. The steel was free so I don’t have a cost estimate. I can tell you how much steel I used.

    8 pieces – 66 inches by 6 inches
    8 pieces – 66 inches by 3 inches

    The table really was left over from a canoe I built. Here’s a pic for spiffy1937.
     

    Attached Files:

  5. Cshabang
    Joined: Mar 30, 2004
    Posts: 2,458

    Cshabang
    Member

  6. Chris Casny
    Joined: Mar 13, 2006
    Posts: 4,874

    Chris Casny
    Member

    Looking at this canoe, and the 32 frame, I have to say, you are probably one of the most talented guys here on the Hamb.
     
  7. tikidiablo
    Joined: Nov 10, 2004
    Posts: 853

    tikidiablo
    Member
    from so cal

    That's what I'm sayin'.
     
  8. buffaloracer
    Joined: Aug 22, 2004
    Posts: 816

    buffaloracer
    Member
    from kansas

    Amazing work. Thanks for the inspiration.
     
  9. Pir8Darryl
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
    Posts: 2,487

    Pir8Darryl
    Member

    Wow! Now that's cool! If it was mine, I'd remove that crusty old ford body off of it so your art-work could be viewed by all! [just kidding :D] I love how well it flows in the curves, and the clean weld joints using the belt sander is just icing on the cake

    You got MAD skills dude! Just a shame your wasting them in your 9-5... You should be building rods fulltime.

    I'm pretty sure we now have a tech-week winner....... Unless someone can show us how to construct a 500 horsepower 392 HEMI out of old beer cans for $30... Cuz that's what it's gonna take to top this one!
     
  10. Tony
    Joined: Dec 3, 2002
    Posts: 7,350

    Tony
    Member

    VERY impressive!
     
  11. SanDiegoJoe
    Joined: Apr 18, 2004
    Posts: 3,519

    SanDiegoJoe
    Member

  12. wow! excellent tech post , thanks..
     
  13. Circus Bear
    Joined: Aug 10, 2004
    Posts: 3,238

    Circus Bear
    Member

    HOLY CHIT!!! That is amazing. Gotta love this place!!b
     
  14. fordcragar
    Joined: Dec 28, 2005
    Posts: 3,198

    fordcragar
    Member
    from Yakima WA.

    Very nice tech article, thanks!!
     
  15. gas pumper
    Joined: Aug 13, 2007
    Posts: 2,957

    gas pumper
    Member

    As a guy who modifies existing things to my use, seeing what youv'e done here is way beyond what I could ever dream to attempt.

    Congratulations,

    I do hope that in your work life you are using your skills and are appreciated and compensated for this by your company.

    WOW
     
  16. TexasHardcore
    Joined: May 30, 2003
    Posts: 5,030

    TexasHardcore
    Member
    from Austin-ish

    Hah, that fuckin rules! MIG welded & home-built... fuck the naysayers.

    Keep us posted on the progress of your build, as well as your great tech write ups.
     
  17. KernCountyKid
    Joined: Jul 11, 2006
    Posts: 376

    KernCountyKid
    Member
    from Arkansas

    you're a badass. do people catch on fire when you look at them?
     
  18. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
    Posts: 17,390

    Squablow
    Member

    Unreal talent and patience to build that all from scratch. My mind blew chunks through outer space into the milky way. One of the best techs since the guy who made a 32 shell out of a GMC truck grille surround.

    This would have been great even if you bought the steel, but somehow it's made even sweeter by the fact that it's all built out of dumpster scraps. I'd really like to know what you do for a living.
     
  19. Speedrome
    Joined: Mar 22, 2007
    Posts: 607

    Speedrome
    Member
    from Irving, TX

    True inspiration for us wanna-be fabricators!
     
  20. Flipper
    Joined: May 10, 2003
    Posts: 3,395

    Flipper
    Member
    from Kentucky

    That canoe qualifies as porn in some states.
     
  21. Brewton
    Joined: Jun 24, 2005
    Posts: 884

    Brewton
    Member

    Daaaaamn! You are THE man! Great work!
     
  22. carbon guy
    Joined: Dec 21, 2007
    Posts: 219

    carbon guy
    Member
    from indy

    I'll throw in another WOW, for ya. That is very nice work. Thank you so much for the time you put in making this tech thread for us. Now, when is your next one comming out?
     
  23. 47 jailbar
    Joined: Jun 2, 2007
    Posts: 104

    47 jailbar
    Member
    from Mn

    Awesome thread. I hope you show your car as you build it. I would like to know what you do for a living also. To scratch build frame rails and a canoe shows you have incredible talent with your hands and your mind. Thanks for sharing both...
     
  24. If ya don't mind, and have time, throw up pic of that grinder that you contoured the welds with. (unless, of course, it's secret weaponry!!):D
    Absolutely beautiful work. Thanks for takin' the time for us.
     
  25. dirtbag13
    Joined: Jun 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,540

    dirtbag13
    Member

    holy s#!t . you sir are one tallented s.o.b , i think tech week has a winner ! nice clean work !
     
  26. kustombuilder
    Joined: Sep 18, 2002
    Posts: 7,750

    kustombuilder
    Member
    from Novi, MI

    you've got way too much time on your hands!! LOL... nice job!!
     
  27. roosters hot rods
    Joined: Oct 21, 2006
    Posts: 1,778

    roosters hot rods
    Member

    sweet looking rails..wow!!!
     
  28. That's not fabrication, that's art. What a kick ass Tech week!

    P.S. Please don't wait another year to post again.
     
  29. brandonwillis
    Joined: Aug 28, 2008
    Posts: 291

    brandonwillis
    Member
    from Tucson AZ

    those are the prettiest frame rails ive ever seen. You put some serious time into those things. Extremely quality work man. What did you use to polish all your welds off in order if you dont mind me asking. grinding wheels, flap discs, and then scotch brites?
     
  30. maccustom
    Joined: Mar 13, 2008
    Posts: 236

    maccustom
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I was just daydreaming today about maybe trying to make my own frame rails. Great photos of the process. Makes me feel like I could do it.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.