i do them different if im doing a whole frame or a street car if im doing a full frame il flip the frame upside down n put a big ass plate in the perch if its a street car i cut the a arm mounts off then weld a plate under that and then welf the mounts back on

 

Originally posted by stevie d@Oct 21 2008, 11:20 AM~11929693
i do them different if im doing a whole frame or a street car if im doing a full frame il flip the frame upside down n put a big ass plate in the perch if its a street car i cut the a arm mounts off then weld a plate under that and then welf the mounts back on

That is what we are doing on my frame off...we have it on the rotisserie and we have plated the inside of the pearch, now working on the outside by just plating over it all....we made these:

Which will relocate the a arm mount after it is completely plated over.

Here are the pieces of 1/4" that will be going inside the pearch, and
on the belly.

 

 

79 cutty u guys heated the steel to temper it right? Does it make it better for bending too or what not? Also what car u doing the frame for your regal or the grouch? What's the set up going to be like radical or stock? I'm just asking because I just went and looked at a SUPER CLEAN g body for under a grand. The guys mother used to drive it to church and town but has now passed and they are the original owners of the car. So maybe I'm trying to see what mn coming out with now that the MALIBU from rollerz is on the bumper

 

Is there any way of doin it without cutting the towers off?

 

yeah you can do it from underneath the frame just cut the fingers out the way n cut a plate to fit up inside the perch n weld it in

 

Originally posted by BigNasty85Regal+Oct 21 2008, 12:14 PM~11930304-->

79 cutty u guys heated the steel to temper it right?  Does it make it better for bending too or what not?  Also what car u doing the frame for your regal or the grouch?  What's the set up going to be like radical or stock?  I'm just asking because I just went and looked at a SUPER CLEAN g body for under a grand.  The guys mother used to drive it to church and town but has now passed and they are the original owners of the car.  So maybe I'm trying to see what mn coming out with now that the MALIBU from rollerz is on the bumper
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Hell no we didn't use any heat! That weakens the steel......good old fashion man power!

I have a build topic on the entire car.


<!--QuoteBegin-stevie d@Oct 21 2008, 12:30 PM~11930436
yeah you can do it from underneath the frame just cut the fingers out the way n cut a plate to fit up inside the perch n weld it in

:thumbsup:

 

regal rider 86.....I liked your build topic...looking good man. I like how those mounts came out.

 

Thanks, use big ass clamps to bend your steel, Its a pain inthe ass but it will stay stronger and no hammer marks!

 

Originally posted by REGALRIDER86@Oct 21 2008, 02:01 PM~11930694
Thanks, use big ass clamps to bend your steel, Its a pain inthe ass but it will stay stronger and no hammer marks!

totaly agree with this one we used a big ass c-clamp to clamp the top plate for my a-arms.

 

Originally posted by stevie d@Oct 21 2008, 12:30 PM~11930436
yeah you can do it from underneath the frame just cut the fingers out the way n cut a plate to fit up inside the perch n weld it in

Im gonna do it this way. Cant wait to start the install.... I'll be sure to do a detailed buildup thread when I start. :cheesy:

 

79 cutty, i did the same thing with the motor mount plates. then after i had the a-arm mounts done, cut the motor mount plates off and had jigs for them :biggrin:

 

Originally posted by 79 cutty@Oct 21 2008, 12:31 PM~11929815
That is what we are doing on my frame off...we have it on the rotisserie and we have plated the inside of the pearch, now working on the outside by just plating over it all....we made these:

Which will relocate the a arm mount after it is completely plated over.

Here are the pieces of 1/4" that will be going inside the pearch,  and
on the belly.

Look at this fool act like he know whats goin on :0


J/K




this part should be done or close to by the next time you see it.

gotta finish up the center sections first. . .

 

Alright I have a couple more questions... :biggrin:

1) Will I need to weld in a little piece of metal pipe or use some PVC in the holes of the bridge so the cylinders dont get worn or sqweek by rubbing against the metal? I plan on making the holes 1/4" bigger than the cylinder all the way around btw.

2) If I mount the powerballs exactly where the original spring perches
are will I have problems with the powerball not being able to rotate enuff when locking up? (using 14" cylinders)

 

Originally posted by REGALRIDER86+Oct 21 2008, 01:01 PM~11930694-->

Thanks, use big ass clamps to bend your steel, Its a pain inthe ass but it will stay stronger and no hammer marks!
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:yes: :yes: C clamps and no heat! Been using the hammer a little....but still better than heating it!

Originally posted by CAPRICE2LOW@Oct 21 2008, 01:30 PM~11930963
totaly agree with this one we used a big ass c-clamp to clamp the top plate for my a-arms.

:biggrin:

Originally posted by AndrewH@Oct 21 2008, 03:42 PM~11932243
79 cutty, i did the same thing with the motor mount plates. then after i had the a-arm mounts done, cut the motor mount plates off and had jigs for them  :biggrin:

chaddyb is the man! :biggrin: His plans...I am just along for the ride, but they will work great when all is said and done! :biggrin:

<!--QuoteBegin-chaddyb@Oct 21 2008, 04:02 PM~11932421
Look at this fool act like he know whats goin on  :0
J/K
this part should be done or close to by the next time you see it.

gotta finish up the center sections first. . .

:roflmao: :roflmao: I pick up a couple things along the way! :thumbsup:

 

Originally posted by 509Lowrider@Oct 21 2008, 11:26 PM~11937051
Alright I have a couple more questions... :biggrin:

1) Will I need to weld in a little piece of metal pipe or use some PVC in the holes of the bridge so the cylinders dont get worn or sqweek by rubbing against the metal? I plan on making the holes 1/4" bigger than the cylinder all the way around btw.

2) If I mount the powerballs exactly where the original spring perches
are will I have problems with the powerball not being able to rotate enuff when locking up? (using 14" cylinders)

TTT!!!

 

Originally posted by 509Lowrider@Oct 21 2008, 11:26 PM~11937051
Alright I have a couple more questions... :biggrin:

1) Will I need to weld in a little piece of metal pipe or use some PVC in the holes of the bridge so the cylinders dont get worn or sqweek by rubbing against the metal? I plan on making the holes 1/4" bigger than the cylinder all the way around btw.

2) If I mount the powerballs exactly where the original spring perches
are will I have problems with the powerball not being able to rotate enuff when locking up? (using 14" cylinders)

1.) Look for bridge topics in the hydraulic section....there are plenty of good builds/topics to answer that.

2. Shouldn't be a problem in stock location. If anything...a little forward on the rear axle is better than back.

 

Originally posted by REGALRIDER86@Oct 21 2008, 03:01 PM~11930694
Thanks, use big ass clamps to bend your steel, Its a pain inthe ass but it will stay stronger and no hammer marks!

Fuck yea Thats the only way :thumbsup: I use a porta power and a home made c clamp. Works great, no man power (lazy power) and NO FUCKIN HAMMER MARKS :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

Originally posted by 79 cutty@Oct 22 2008, 11:57 AM~11940602
1.) Look for bridge topics in the hydraulic section....there are plenty of good builds/topics to answer that.

2. Shouldn't be a problem in stock location. If anything...a little forward on the rear axle is better than back.

Ive looked through 20 f'in pages and im sick of it...

so what does everybody else think?

 

I havent made the holes in my bridge yet.

 

Originally posted by 509Lowrider@Oct 22 2008, 12:26 AM~11937051
Alright I have a couple more questions... :biggrin:

1) Will I need to weld in a little piece of metal pipe or use some PVC in the holes of the bridge so the cylinders dont get worn or sqweek by rubbing against the metal? I plan on making the holes 1/4" bigger than the cylinder all the way around btw.

2) If I mount the powerballs exactly where the original spring perches
are will I have problems with the powerball not being able to rotate enuff when locking up? (using 14" cylinders)

1. alot of ppl use a piece of pipe, or pvc so the cyl doesnt rub against the frame and body sheetmetal and sqweek.

2. thats fine.

 

ttt :biggrin:

 

Originally posted by stevie d@Oct 21 2008, 11:20 AM~11929693
i do them different if im doing a whole frame or a street car if im doing a full frame il flip the frame upside down n put a big ass plate in the perch if its a street car i cut the a arm mounts off then weld a plate under that and then welf the mounts back on

u got any pics? my buddies welded a piece of pipe in mine pocket with a donut up top and its super sturdy but i think its rubbn on my spring. so its not allowing my piston pump to do anything!!!! help!!!

 

heres mine. i think its hurting me more than anything. this is all the way down with caprice spindals and extended a-arms and 5 coils of 4 1/2 ton coil in there. o yea and the car aint doin shit. black magic single piston 8 batts.

it looks like it rubbn. i already attempted to notch it out some.

 

HELP A FELLOW RIDER OUT!!!! MY FRIEND FOUND SOME PIPE THAT FIT PERFECT IN THE POCKET AND THEY WELDED A DONUT TO THE TOP OF IT AND SET IT IN THERE AS HIGH AS THEY COULD. BUT THE SPRING SHOULD HAVE A LOT OF PLAY RIGHT?