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Post by conductorx on Aug 14, 2010 15:45:28 GMT -8
A friend in New Orleans Aircoolers bought some Air Kewld adjusters for his beam. My first time installing these things and I am surprised and pleased with them so far. First I cut the center plug out of the beam.  I marked the beam and drilled the holes for the slot.  I test fitted the block and bolt in the slot.  The adjuster will be welded to the beam once I have cleaned up everything.   All the parts are ready for cleaning and then welding.  "G" |
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Post by conductorx on Aug 14, 2010 15:46:18 GMT -8
Today I spent the day welding and grinding. First I welded the gouges made went I cut the frame head clamps off. Then I ground it smooth.   I made inserts for the beam joint where it will be welded back together. With the insert in the beam it will give something to weld to and make a strong joint.   The weld joint is also beveled to make sure the weld penetrates properly.  The beams and clamps are test fit to the frame head to insure proper alignment and for tack welding.  The beam is removed for finish welding and grinding. Then the adjuster brackets are welded on.   Now it is ready for painting and assembly.  |
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Post by IS on Aug 14, 2010 22:42:51 GMT -8
dope work
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Post by conductorx on Aug 15, 2010 7:46:33 GMT -8
Thanks, I hope to be coming to a shop near you some day.
"G"
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Post by FRK on Aug 17, 2010 20:36:14 GMT -8
Today I spent the day welding and grinding. First I welded the gouges made went I cut the frame head clamps off. Then I ground it smooth. I made inserts for the beam joint where it will be welded back together. With the insert in the beam it will give something to weld to and make a strong joint. The weld joint is also beveled to make sure the weld penetrates properly. The beams and clamps are test fit to the frame head to insure proper alignment and for tack welding. The beam is removed for finish welding and grinding. Then the adjuster brackets are welded on. Now it is ready for painting and assembly.  Man... that takes some skills!!  Keep up the good work!  |
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Post by conductorx on Aug 18, 2010 9:25:54 GMT -8
Thanks Frank, one thing no one mentioned is, the adjusters are upside down. It is an easy fix but I totally spaced I guess.
"G"
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Post by vintagevwnut on Aug 20, 2010 20:27:20 GMT -8
Make sure you tie the ends together.
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Post by conductorx on Sept 13, 2010 3:34:11 GMT -8
I made an end plate for the beam and the shock tower:   I did a test fit on the car and I now have to make plates for the other end.  "G" |
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Post by conductorx on Sept 13, 2010 3:41:54 GMT -8
On Saturday we also lowered the rear of the car. The owner took it down two notches: I am surprised at how well the tires fit under the fenders even at two notches. Those are pretty big tires too Stock  One Notch:  Two Notches:   "G" |
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