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| | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 | I have to patch a couple areas on my 46 fram and was wondering what the correct thickness of the frame material is and whether its better to use sheet or angle iron for the patches.
Dean | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 | The frame steel is .140" thick, I would use sheet, angle iron doesn't look even close, the web gets thicker and would never match the existing frame properly.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 | I need sections to fix the back of the frame including where the back spring bracket hangs. You have any from that area let me know how we can work it Thanks
Dean | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 93 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 93 | You could also try the yellow pages for the nearest steal fab. shop near you, and get some channel iron (11/2x6x 11/2ins.)check out your frame, them you could slip it over the frame and make a lap joint instead of a but weld. Plenty of steal and plenty strong...Paul | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 | Joe
I am still interested in the frame parts could you send me some photos or other information sounds lazy but I have limited experience with this type of rebuild but want to say I did it myself. My email is polaschdAembarqmail.com
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