Built a k-frame/engine/trans cradle
First time for me to weld in 50 yrs, and first time with a MIG. Some of the welds look like cat poop on a flat rock, but I went back over to assure good penetration and by the end of the project my welding looked passable.
The concept is to provide a cradle for the k-frame first, while allowing for the engine and trans to be supported as well. In addition, I made it "4-legged" rather than "3-legged" since I tend to dump things when using 3-legged stuff. I had the casters, but I had to buy all the metal and the bolts. About $120 in the project and about another $80 leftover tubing for other projects. Photos are from tubing, to components, to assembly, to mounted k-frame and suspension.
Should make the front suspension rebuild easier. The movable bracket under the back of the k-frame will be lowered and moved back under the trans oil pan when the engine and trans are added.
First time for me to weld in 50 yrs, and first time with a MIG. Some of the welds look like cat poop on a flat rock, but I went back over to assure good penetration and by the end of the project my welding looked passable.
The concept is to provide a cradle for the k-frame first, while allowing for the engine and trans to be supported as well. In addition, I made it "4-legged" rather than "3-legged" since I tend to dump things when using 3-legged stuff. I had the casters, but I had to buy all the metal and the bolts. About $120 in the project and about another $80 leftover tubing for other projects. Photos are from tubing, to components, to assembly, to mounted k-frame and suspension.
Should make the front suspension rebuild easier. The movable bracket under the back of the k-frame will be lowered and moved back under the trans oil pan when the engine and trans are added.
