12/20/09
Sunday: Got more accomplished.

Started getting things roughed in. The front of the frame needs a little notch. It is measured from the front edge of the frame. At first I was how the hell?? But, here is how. Use a welding magnet and fish the tape through the frame.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project025.jpg

Then your masking tape marks the notch.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project024.jpg

Cut out.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project023.jpg

My boxing plates ended up being a little long (which is way better than short). I set them up in the frame located where they should end, then set up for a 3 inch hole. (forgot to grab camera)

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project026.jpg

Then made finishing cut on the bandsaw.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project027.jpg

Test fit with my son the hand model. I wonder what he thinks of this?

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project029.jpg

For the hell of it we slid the crossmember up there.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project031.jpg

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/todd55021/1949%20Chevrolet%20pu/project030.jpg

Next up is more grinding, fitting and getting the welder to come in.

Last edited by THilde; 12/22/2009 1:51 AM.