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Put it back into position, checked the fit about 20 times, then welded it to the frame stiffeners.
Put it back into position, checked the fit about 20 times, then welded it to the frame stiffeners.
0 2018/05/06 19:04:47
Before I weld it on, I wanted to get some paint on the hard to reach areas. I was careful to mask off where I need to weld.
Before I weld it on, I wanted to get some paint on the hard to reach areas. I was careful to mask off where I need to weld.
0 2018/05/06 18:59:59
Made some index marks after I drilled and installed clecos to hold it in position when I install it on the Jeep. I also marked the other side of the plate to drill 1” holes that’ll line up with the middle supports to plug weld them.
Made some index marks after I drilled and installed clecos to hold it in position when I install it on the Jeep. I also marked the other side of the plate to drill 1” holes that’ll line up with the middle supports to plug weld them.
0 2018/05/03 19:20:39
I left about a 1/4” overhang on the inboard side. There is a angled area on the frame that this will contact to make welding easier and provide better support.
I left about a 1/4” overhang on the inboard side. There is a angled area on the frame that this will contact to make welding easier and provide better support.
0 2018/05/03 19:20:37
Then position the plate where you want it. My plate is 48” x 15”, 3/16” thick.
Then position the plate where you want it. My plate is 48” x 15”, 3/16” thick.
0 2018/05/03 19:20:35
Grind the welds smooth where the plate lies.
Grind the welds smooth where the plate lies.
0 2018/05/03 19:20:32
On the outboard side of the plate I beveled the edge so it would fit better.
On the outboard side of the plate I beveled the edge so it would fit better.
0 2018/05/03 19:20:28
All welded up 👍
All welded up 👍
0 2018/05/03 19:14:46
Then lotsa welding 😋
Then lotsa welding 😋
0 2018/05/03 19:14:43
I used small chunks of 1x1 to fill in and support in this area.
I used small chunks of 1x1 to fill in and support in this area.
0 2018/05/03 19:14:39
I added these 1x1 supports for 2 reasons. It’ll help support the plate in this vulnerable area and it’ll keep the tie ins in proper position while being welded.
I added these 1x1 supports for 2 reasons. It’ll help support the plate in this vulnerable area and it’ll keep the tie ins in proper position while being welded.
0 2018/05/03 19:14:37
Front floor board
Front floor board
0 2018/05/03 19:11:22
Rear floor board
Rear floor board
0 2018/05/03 19:11:18
All tacked into position. Only tack weld to the 2x6, not the frame. That way you can finish weld on the bench.
All tacked into position. Only tack weld to the 2x6, not the frame. That way you can finish weld on the bench.
0 2018/05/03 19:11:15
Cleans up a bit easier 👍
Cleans up a bit easier 👍
0 2018/05/03 18:39:41
Then make your connecting cut. The piece of the seam that’s bent out will the be only held on with one spot weld. Pry that piece off and I just leave primer to clean off!
Then make your connecting cut. The piece of the seam that’s bent out will the be only held on with one spot weld. Pry that piece off and I just leave primer to clean off!
0 2018/05/03 18:39:38
Clean it off above this seam area.
Clean it off above this seam area.
0 2018/05/03 18:39:35
Scraping and cleaning the seam sealer is a pain! I found a trick to save a little time.
Scraping and cleaning the seam sealer is a pain! I found a trick to save a little time.
0 2018/05/03 18:39:31
Marked and cut like the rear but ran square into the factory knock out hole in the floor! Glued in with seam sealer 🙄. Have to figure that out when I seal up the floor.
Marked and cut like the rear but ran square into the factory knock out hole in the floor! Glued in with seam sealer 🙄. Have to figure that out when I seal up the floor.
0 2018/05/03 18:29:55
Measured from the rear tie in 48” , the length of my plate for the boat side, forward to locate the forward tie in.
Measured from the rear tie in 48” , the length of my plate for the boat side, forward to locate the forward tie in.
0 2018/05/03 18:29:52
Got the first tie in tacked on.
Got the first tie in tacked on.
0 2018/05/03 18:29:49
Ran outta steam tonight! These “flaps” will get welded to the tie ins later.
Ran outta steam tonight! These “flaps” will get welded to the tie ins later.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:26
Like this.
Like this.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:23
Try the tie in, cut and fold some more till it fits.
Try the tie in, cut and fold some more till it fits.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:20
Start bending up the floor...
Start bending up the floor...
0 2018/05/03 00:42:17
Now cut across the first two cuts.
Now cut across the first two cuts.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:14
It’s easier to clean off now before ya start bending stuff up.
It’s easier to clean off now before ya start bending stuff up.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:10
This is what it looks like inside. Look at all that seam sealer 😮
This is what it looks like inside. Look at all that seam sealer 😮
0 2018/05/03 00:42:06
First cut. Don’t go crazy on length of cut, yet.
First cut. Don’t go crazy on length of cut, yet.
0 2018/05/03 00:42:02
Clean off the spring bracket so ya don’t forget to do it later. I’ll be welding the tiein to this bracket to strengthen it to 👍
Clean off the spring bracket so ya don’t forget to do it later. I’ll be welding the tiein to this bracket to strengthen it to 👍
0 2018/05/03 00:41:58
Start at the rear mount. Hold the tie in against the spring mount bracket, then mark the floor.
Start at the rear mount. Hold the tie in against the spring mount bracket, then mark the floor.
0 2018/05/03 00:41:54
4 frame tie ins 👍
4 frame tie ins 👍
0 2018/05/03 00:34:09
And your ready to cut!
And your ready to cut!
0 2018/05/03 00:34:05
Connect the two sides...
Connect the two sides...
0 2018/05/03 00:34:01
Simply set it on the tubing, mark it...
Simply set it on the tubing, mark it...
0 2018/05/03 00:33:57
Here’s how they sit on the Jeep. I’m going to run 4 supports. The front 2 and rear 2 are a little different angles because of the frame shape.
Here’s how they sit on the Jeep. I’m going to run 4 supports. The front 2 and rear 2 are a little different angles because of the frame shape.
0 2018/05/03 00:30:39
Made up these tools to mark and cut the 2x2 tube I’ll be running for frame tie ins. Just used some scrap angle and strap. Clamped them in position then welded them.
Made up these tools to mark and cut the 2x2 tube I’ll be running for frame tie ins. Just used some scrap angle and strap. Clamped them in position then welded them.
0 2018/05/03 00:26:00
Fold that sucker up, hammer time 😋
Fold that sucker up, hammer time 😋
0 2018/05/03 00:22:43
Remember that lip left from cutting behind the seam?
Remember that lip left from cutting behind the seam?
0 2018/05/03 00:22:42
All clamped into position and ready to start fabbing up the braces to the frame stiffeners. Look close and you’ll see why I cut the door sill 1 1/4” out from the door seal seam. That way it’ll help cover the seam between the 2x6 and 1x1 tubes. I’m hoping to install the sill covers if I have enough room when I’m done 🤞
All clamped into position and ready to start fabbing up the braces to the frame stiffeners. Look close and you’ll see why I cut the door sill 1 1/4” out from the door seal seam. That way it’ll help cover the seam between the 2x6 and 1x1 tubes. I’m hoping to install the sill covers if I have enough room when I’m done 🤞
0 2018/04/30 16:48:54