Its alot like Hillbilly Bobs but with some change. The main bar stock was 1/2" X 2 1/4" (had it already) then I cut,welded,and ground 1/8" plates front and back. the hole for the shock is 3/4" done on a drill press.
Its welded to the frame, the bend is at 10 deg up, and also ten deg back from frame surface to outer end. That helped center up the mount between the bolts in the upper control arm
Except for my vertical welding, I like how they turned out.

 

Well done Jeff, that looks great!

 

that looks good jeff !!! dainit i gotta hustle as i can't have you beating me back out on the road !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Just make sure you don't cut any corners just to finish....

 

looks professional.the pic should be with the ifs thread for reference.

 

So i have seen the mounts done two different ways...some to the top of the frame rail and some to the top of the actual cross member.

Just wondering what the difference is, is one better than the other?

 

howdy,
perhaps a difference in the inner guard clearance around the shock mount when attatched to the frame rail ?

cheer`s craig

 

That's a great looking bracket!

 

Very important to mention! I tend to over-do safety rather than under-do it. The only place I may cut corners would be in the tire shine dept.

Kevin! don't worry my friend! I can't even begin to imagine that I would ever be able to drive this before you get yours back on the road!
I got a couple more gusset plates to fab/weld/grind on the Jag IFS before I am satisfied with it.
And i will add this picture to the JAG IFS thread. or maybe a better pic. I still have some finishing to do. I have to remind myself occasionally that I no longer live on a farm! in other words...its gotta look better than what this picture reveals.
Now if I could just get this vertical welding figured out, I would be happy...
If anyone remembers, I have a really old Forney Model C a/c farm welder. AKA BUZZBOX. I would love to get my hands on some newer technology.

thanks for your input guys! it is nice to read feedback! heck I can even handle constructive critisicm on my good days!

 

I know a guy who welds for a living and he has all this expensive welders but lately he was looking for a special welder....When he finally found it we found out it was a 1960's buzzbox!!!!!!!! Its plugged in and he plays with it a lot.!
just to show you you dont need new stinikg technology .
I tell ya Some people love old machines and old things.lol.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[quote=Jeff and Nicolle;10123918] I have to remind myself occasionally that I no longer live on a farm! in other words...its gotta look better than what this picture reveals.
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LOL. Yeah I tend to have that "farm" mentality lately. It looks great man. As long as you're satisfied, to heck with everybody else. But honestly it looks really good. Proceed!

 

this welder was my grandfather's welder,then my dad's, and now mine!
the first Forney Model C was made in 1915! I don't think mine is quite that old but it's got be about the same age as my '49...i wish I new for sure!
Yeah I honestly can't blame the welder, I know it's my novice welding abilities.
I don't know anyone who welds that could teach me how to do it better.
I did some web searching and read up on some pointers for "vertical welding" and bought some 7018 1/8" rod thinking, " Oh this must be the problem!" but it still doesn't help...
I know there are some elder gentleman out there that made a living on these old buzzboxes, bet they could give me some pointers! but I am sure alot of it has to do with experience.
I built my own 5' x 8' utility trailer with it back in '93 and its still holding together. I have put that thing to the test many times hauling drywall,sand,and gravel. so I have no concerns about my welds on the truck.