Pete 352
Left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. Right rail is directly from the box.
Top crossmember has been cleaned and filed straight. Bottom crossmember is directly from the box.
Top crossmember has been cleaned and filed straight. Bottom crossmember is directly from the box.
The left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. The right rail is directly from the box. Note how the unfinished rail does not sit level on the blocks, this will certainly affect the overall outcome of the build.
Left rail has been cleaned and filed straight. Right rail is directly from the box.
While the glue dries, the frame is placed in my home devised "fixture" to hold it straight and true.
The Detroit Diesel 8V71N engine primed and ready for final color.
Checking the lateral square
The Detroit Diesel 8V71N engine primed and ready for final color.
Chassis assembled with the front suspension installed. I used parts bin brake drums on the front axle.
Chassis assembled with the front suspension installed. I used parts bin brake drums on the front axle.
Comments
6 11 April 2022, 22:32
Kyle DeHartAwesome stuff here. Love the jig to keep everything straight. And that 871 is lovely.
12 April 2022, 01:15
Bill Newcomer352 Pete? Following. Like the frame straightener. Could have used that on my Canepa.
12 April 2022, 03:25
Ben GiffordThose are "1-2-3" machinist blocks. You can find them anywhere machine tools are sold or, like me, get them from Amazon.
amazon.com/dp/B07Z1M..0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw
You can also get them without holes.
amazon.com/dp/B081D9..0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw
26 May, 11:35
