Rhapakatui Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 front tires look very strange in the wheel wells you sure you measured right? In that picture, there are some parts unbolted in the front end, and the wheel poking out is making it look worse. This is it back when I had the other wheels and everything lined up just right. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 thats what i was wondering about lol cause i thought it looked right in older shots glad to see this is continuing to progress Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Flying datto. (Insert space jam song) Took the whole thing back apart yesterday. Frame fabrication is nearly complete. The last few details can be completed without further test fitting. This means that I should be hauling it to the galvanizers. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 ...this week. Sorry, I was interrupted by work. Funny, while jacking up the front end for some work, I inadvertently found the current balance point. I'm pretty happy with where it is now. Most of the weight left to put on it is behind that point, so I'm thinking that the weight is going to be rather evenly dispersed to all four corners. I had worried about it being front heavy. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Me love keystones, just had to state that again :lol: Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I must agree.. they're a bit of a pain to install. I'd hate to get a flat in cold weather with these. Ive got about 4 inches of tire poking out up front, and 6 in the back, so I'll be making my own boso flares most likely. I'm gonna give it a Texas iron worker twist to keep with the theme. Meanwhile, it's all stripped down again, and I'm finalizing the framework for galvanize. Mainly just gotta poke holes in all of the enclosed chambers so the zinc can flow through, and make sure there's no more welding or grinding to do. For those unaware, enclosed chambers in a galvanize pit become pipe bombs. The air trapped inside expands enough to split steel or bust welds. Makes a big boom and destroys hard work quickly. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 very cool 620 Can't wait to see the finished jewel Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks man! Coming from you, that means a ton. I just wish I had some of your paint and bodywork skills to finish it out. I'm gonna do my best with it and see what it looks like when I'm done. Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm glad you got back on this. The crazy fabwork makes me smile. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Galvanizers called. Truck is ready. Pics when I pick it up. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 ShiNy. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Much prettier with less rust. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 That is quite lovely. B) Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 well then keep going get to work Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I realized after it was too late that, if I was able to get a group together, galvanizing is cheaper than paint. My frame was $163 and I could've galvanised 300 more pounds of steel at that flat rate. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Did they clean it beforehand, and if so, how? Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 They pickle the steel in hydrochloric. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 If it's good at getting the rust off, think they'd do a car body? B) Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hydrochloric takes rust off really cleanly. It won't eat anything oil based. The galv is really hot. I'd be worried that it'd warp something too thin. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I originally thought it was 200# flat rate, but my dad did the math and it was closer to 500. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The thing about galvanizing is, while it beats the Shit out if por15 or any of the popular under coating methods, it's really uneven, and not good for surfaces that are going to be part of the vehicle exterior. Some parts of my frame look like polished aluminum, while others look like modeling clay sprayed with silver spray paint. Awesome for a frame. I wouldn't suggest it for body parts, and a car body usually has exposed parts like the roof and quarter panels to consider. ...Plus, even after I went over it drilling and torching drain holes, the galvanizers still drilled a few more. It'd be tough to make a car body drain out the zinc. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 how is the holes in the frame for drainage gonna effect strength? got pics of the holes? Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The holes are small,and won't effect the rigidity. A stock frame isn't sealed up anyway, so one wouldn't likely have to do much to prep it. Also, remember these? Got those replaced. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 The thing about galvanizing is, while it beats the Shit out if por15 or any of the popular under coating methods, it's really uneven, and not good for surfaces that are going to be part of the vehicle exterior. Some parts of my frame look like polished aluminum, while others look like modeling clay sprayed with silver spray paint. Awesome for a frame. I wouldn't suggest it for body parts, and a car body usually has exposed parts like the roof and quarter panels to consider. Just seemed like a good way to seal the metal after dipping/stripping the car. It would never see daylight. Warpage would be a deal breaker though... Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 aaaah ok thats not bad so the galvenizing makes it like cyclone fence posts so it doesnt rust right? Quote Link to comment
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