tube frame (latest update 15/08/09 )

[TrevD]

cheers for the advice guys, the frame was designed to tag to 7.5 so 7.5 is what im aiming for, it will have all the relevent bars at the correct position. i thought about molly but it was just too expensive and i would never be able to affore a motor powerfull enough to use it to its full potential.

[Jon Benn]

Trev, you need to speak to Mark Norton, or Tim Read, they will do the inspection for tagging, I have a number somewhere if you want it.

[TrevD]

Jon, if you could dig that number out it would be apreciated, it all started out as throwing the 440 in my old duster but it just got out of hand so i supose its sensible to do it right first time so i can tag it as low as possible just in case i can afford to put a monster motor in it.
today was a slow day as i spent most of this morning talking ( cheers philth goOd to catch up ) but i have managed to tack a few more tubes in, the cockpit floor area is now complete including a removable cross member to allow removal of the gear box. all thats left to do is the front end (4 tubes then make all the gusset plates and do the final welding (it sounds so simple if i say it fast )

[TrevD]

Hmm, no new posts has everyone lost interest ive not got a lot done this week all i managed was some plates to bolt the frame to the body. all the pros use square plates but i didnt like that idea so i made these, they will work the same but look like some thought went into them. the cutout in the middle is to ensure that they are pefectly aligned to the tubes on the frame, also the bolt holes are designd to be a good fit on the bolts (0.05mm clearance) so no chance of movement. if all goes to plan the frame should be ready for final welding by the end of feb, i still need to make all the small gusset plates to go between the tubes.

[dustymopar]

Excuse my ignorance Trev, but where do these fit

[Rogue Trooper]

Every time Trev you post up, i'm always amazed with what you have produced, very stuff.

[Philth]

Saw this in the flesh (or should that be skeleton?). The pictures do not do the attention to detail Trev has put in justice.

Fantastic work Trev!

I left him plugging in the figures for the piece in the photo above in his CNC machine.

If there ever is a case for a 'clear' body shell, this is it.

[db]

We're all too busy being sick with jealousy
Splendid work as ever sir!
I've been busy hacking rust out of my Truk and playing with my welder, you'll see i've been employing the same care and skill as you Trev.






NOT

[TrevD]

Dusty, these weld to the frame and bolt to the body, most people weld the body to the frame but as i intend to change the body when funds will allow i decided to bolt it on.
db, work on your pickup is cool, ive repaired many cars like that, my favorite material is dexion racking, lots of holes to bolt things to or weld through.

[Dave-R]

Hey Trev your build up is a highlight of the day when you post new photos.

If some of us are saying nowt it may be because they were, like myself, taught to keep quiet and listen when a master was teaching something.

[Jeff]

I agree! Trev, this is truly amazing mate! I see so many people just chucking money at builds..... Your are doing it yourself!

[Ivor]

Hmm, no new posts has everyone lost interest

Sorry Trev, I missed this one, I for one certainly haven't lost interest, this is terrific stuff!

We've got to keep you buzzing on this, it's about time we saw you rolling in a Mopar again mate!

[db]

db, work on your pickup is cool, ive repaired many cars like that, my favorite material is dexion racking, lots of holes to bolt things to or weld through.

Ta mate
Yes- Dexion rules

[Steve Chapman]

Keep it coming Trev, top quality.