Z Frame Pictures

Wasn't there a post going with just pictures and info on different Z frame setups? I can't find it?

 

I think they get mixed in with different threads. There were a few real nice Z'd '32s within the last year.

 

I'm just looking for some ideas.My frame has a straight kick up in the rear but I would like to beef it up a bit. I think my blower motor might twist it up with some sticky tires on it.

 

This is what I did.

 

a few I have dun, but not proud of. It just looks ugly I think.

 

Here are some pics of mine. A buddy of mine has a CNC plasma cutter so he is going to make me some cool gusset plates for the rear kickup

 

BTT
Still looking for some pictures

 

First off I dig your truck I'm building a similar one with a 34 cab.This is a 33 truck built by Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle. I stealing some ideas for my 34 build. Are you running any cage?
Mat

 

Mat, who bent your rectangular tubes?

 

That's not my frame here's mine. That chassis was built by Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle in IL,here's a link.
http://www.hotrodchassisandcycle.com/smithtruck_1.htm

 

Blown34coupe,
No I'm not going to put a cage in it,it will only have a roll bar but it won't be NHRA or IHRA legal because I don't want to kick the back tubes out of the cab. It will be more for a little bit of saftey and to stiffen up the chassis. Have anymore pictures of your pickup?

 

Working on this... Gary

 

I know what you're saying about running the bars out the back window. I don't want to either but I'm going to get my chassis certed. I probably going to do something similar to Littleman's truck. Here's a link to my photobucket, I'm going to start a build thread soon I just wanted to get some more done so I have something to post.
Mat

http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee15/thrasher34olds/34 pick up/

 

Looks like you are off to a good start on your pickup! Looks TUFF!

 

Is this the thread you wanted?
***TECH - "Z"ing a Model A frame***

 

Lets try again.
***TECH - "Z"ing a Model A frame***
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297404

 

Here's a 6 1/2" front Z and 14" rear Z.Speedway 4 bar in rear.

 

Hears mine, 18" z in the rear, triangulated for link with coil springs.

 

heres mine, nothing special but a little better to look at than just 90 or 45 degree angles. does anybody know if fish plates would be reguired, i realy dont want to i think their ugly but its better than the frame breaking in half.

 

Not a very good photo. That's a Dana 60 with a Comp Engineering 4-link.

 

Looks good anymore pictures?

 

2"x4" material?

 

Yes. Definitely fish plate it. Put them on the inside before you box the rails.

Pete

 

Here's a kick ass tech on how to do a shoebox frame hope it helps.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89352&highlight=chopping+shoebox

 

I must have missed that thread first time round Rodknocker. I just subscribed for later reference. That is outstandingly simple.

Pete

 

Rails only, as of yet.

 

Here is mine zed front and rear working on motor and trans now.

 

lowrodz68
Did you do some internal fishplates?

 

Here is a nice one!

 

This looks pefect!