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02-24-2009, 08:36 PM
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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boxing a frame
so I'm getting ready to start on my '50 project, and am doing some planning. I plan to box at least the front half of the frame, but am not sure what thickness of steel to use. I have a lot of clean 3/16 steel laying around (15 sheets, 30" x 16") that i could use, but that seems to thick.
Should i go get some 1/8"? |
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02-24-2009, 08:51 PM
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Re: boxing a frame
I would use 1/8, Easier to cut and form....
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02-24-2009, 09:22 PM
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Location: minnesota
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Re: boxing a frame
if you already have 3/16s IMO dont go buy 1/8.
off topic but do you hit any minnesota shows
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02-24-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: boxing a frame
if you already have 3/16s IMO dont go buy 1/8.
off topic but do you hit any minnesota shows
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02-24-2009, 09:38 PM
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Bodydropped71
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Conroe Texas
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Re: boxing a frame
Its really up to you. I did all mine with 3/16 i think. All i had then was a cut-off wheel. Now that i have a plasma cutter everything would have been 100x easier.
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02-24-2009, 09:57 PM
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: boxing a frame
yeah, that's my situation too. I'm gonna need to buy stock in cut off wheels if i go the 3/16 route.
I haven't made it to any MN shows, but i'm not opposed to it. Got any good ones up that way? |
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02-24-2009, 10:42 PM
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Registered User
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Location: New Mexico
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Re: boxing a frame
What is boxing a frame, and what purpose does this serve?
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02-24-2009, 10:49 PM
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Re: boxing a frame
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02-25-2009, 12:48 AM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: boxing a frame
I would not use 3/16. I used 1/8 on the small section where I boxed mine. Not that expensive... Just consider all the extra weight.
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02-25-2009, 02:48 AM
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Re: boxing a frame
As others said. 1/8" is plenty strong and even though you have the 3/16" I still wouldn't use it. Save that for incase you have to make any brackets for the truck and buy some flat stock. Good luck and let us know how it comes out!!!!!!
Josh
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02-25-2009, 11:02 AM
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Re: boxing a frame
See if you can barter, trade the 3/16" for 1/8". You are only planning to do the front half for now anyway.
Plus the extra labor should you ever need to drill or cut through it for elec., plumbing. I would look for 1/8" See as a matter of fact if you where close you could do my truck too, help of set the cost you were trying to avoid... |
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02-27-2009, 12:57 PM
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Re: boxing a frame
I boxed the frame on my 54. It certainly stiffens the ride. Suggest you identify all the through frame connection points for rear cab mounts, bed mounting, rear bumper mounting, etc so you can identify where you need to have access holes.
It goes without saying though to use short welds to keep heat build-up down. Excessive heat will warp the frame. |
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