Technical TECH WEEK How I'm making my own dadgum frame for my roadster in the basement

I like your thinking. I've always thought a model A on a deuce frame looks out of proportion. The stock height deuce frame looks too heavy. Model A's would look better if they where channeled about an inch over the deuce frame. You've come up with the obvious solution Great work..

 

So I'm not the only one who likes a slimmer frame..... I re-arranged the pictures and added a few, I hope I got the hang of posting dadgum pictures now. I really have learned alot from tech week so far. Thanks, Bob

 

Very clever Bob.I'll wager that if you posted a little u tube video of you using that press brake and that awesome marchant in action you would win hands down!Cool stuff.

 

Your killing me Larry!

 

Very interesting.....more than one way to skin a cat!......patiently waiting for updates!

 

VERY nice, the car looks perfect...however. Why no pics of the reveal being made, that is an important step? Again, very nice, thanks for posting.

 

that came out perfect!
did you use all natural, free range, locally sourced dadgum?

 

Youtube!!!! I just figured out dadgum pictures! Your killing me.
Yes, ONLY Traditional dadgum was used in the making of this entry.
I don't have the press brake in my basement. I had to use one "off site". Bob

 

Yes...Youtube!!! Anybody who can figure out how to do this project, and do it so well, can surely figure out how to do a video and post it on Youtube........look at the morons who post on there all the time....I mean how hard can it be???

Ray

 

The pics work now,looks good!
Thats one big ass shrinker/stretcher unit.I dont remember seen that kind of heavy duty unit anywhere so far.

 

Very valid point! Bob

 

Even though I know I will never build a dadgum frame myself, it sure is interesting to watch and learn a bit from someone that obviously knows what they are doing. Keep up the good work and I will quietly await more pictures.

 

I agree on the shorter frame rail, for my 28 I made mine 5" tall. Nice work!

 

note to self...copyright dadgum/dadgummit

 

Hey Larry
Your note to self should read, ask how does that big "ass shrinker/stretcher" work
Never mind, we probably don't want to know.

 

Maybe some smart ass knows how it works?

 

I think its a little late for that Larry...
http://wordoriginsorg.yuku.com/topic/555/dadgummit#.VhHmDE2FOM8

Like the x-member, I want to do something similar for the chassis in my coupester, but "drop" the tops at the frame intersection to give a little more butt-room.

 

I think there might be a market for a "big ass" shrinker!

Ray

 

Careful, nothing kills a thread quicker than things turning political. Bob

 

Nice work. Thanks for postinq.

 

the lpga could use a big ass shrinker

 

Bob, Thanks for trying to steer the conversation back on topic, and thank you for your previous encouragement.
I have added a short video of the Marchant in use. Bob

 

my butt is actually relatively skinny, but its a mid-fifties channeled minimalist deal so every inch counts. I want to angle the top flange of the rails downwards as well, like they did on the Kelly Brown/John Mumford roadster.

 

Bob,
Wow! I got ALL the "dadgum"(c. 3wLarry Enterprises) pictures, and that looks great. I think once you finish that "A", you've gotta finish that "taildragger" we talked about! Hope your Dad 's doing well- time to cut more firewood! Mike B.

 

Mike, All the parts are together now for the taildragger. Dad came to visit last week, he could have brought a trailer load, just saying. Keep in touch, and swing down some time. Bob

 

OUT STANDING FAB WORK........

 

Thanks for the encouragement. Did the video work? Bob

 

Video worked just fine. That is an impressive piece of equipment! Thank you for taking the time to make the video and posting it.

Ray

 

Very cool stuff! You have, or have access to, some pretty serious equipment to form 11 gauge like that. I have been looking for one of those Marchant's (or an Erco) since I first saw one several years ago. How big is the press brake you used to stamp out the reveal?

 

For the bending and pressing the reveal, I use a 110 ton press brake. My longest bend is right about 6', and my reveal pressing form is closer to 5'. I'm not struggling with 110 ton, so less may work too.
In your search for a Marchant, were you looking for an air powered machine, or the kick version? Thanks, Bob