The next measurement is the height of the framerail from the ground. Chassisworks provides a blueprint with each frame, which has this information. We measured from the ground to the bottom of the steering rack mounting bracket and from the top of the frame to the ground and compared the numbers with the blueprint.The next measurement is the height of the framerail from the ground. Chassisworks provides Here, the frame is mocked in position and supported at the correct height. Before we tacked the frame in place, we mounted the front fenders for one final check. Here you can see the 4-inch distance from the fender lip to the outside of the wheel and tire.Here you can see the 4-inch distance from the fender lip to the outside of the wheel and t Using the tape line as a guide, we made sure the wheel sat in the correct position in the wheelwell.Using the tape line as a guide, we made sure the wheel sat in the correct position in the By midnight, we decided to take a break. We ordered the pizza using an iPhone and tracked its progress as it was checked for deliciousness and delivered to the new shop. That is a Boddingtons that Grant Peterson’s drinking.By midnight, we decided to take a break. We ordered the pizza using an iPhone and tracked Back to work, we double-checked to see if the frame was square by measuring diagonally from the frame to the body in several places.Back to work, we double-checked to see if the frame was square by measuring diagonally fro After we were satisfied that the frame height was correct and everything was centered in the car, we tack-welded the frame to the crossmember.After we were satisfied that the frame height was correct and everything was centered in t We also welded a connecting plate from the base of the rollcage to the subframe, capping the ends of the framehorns.We also welded a connecting plate from the base of the rollcage to the subframe, capping t This photo illustrates how we connected the subframe to the transmission crossmember. The final step was to add a plate of steel that tied everything together. Coming next month: suspension, wheels and tires, and an eBay Hemi. Parts DescriptionSourcePNPrice Drag Race A-arm suspension and frame clipChris Alston’s ChassisworksPKG H$1,398.00 Gasser ET wheelsSpeedway Motors91058672$279.00 SOURCES Chris Alston's Chassisworks 8661 Younger Creek Drive Sacramento CA 95828 916-388-0288 www.cachassisworks.com Glasstek Naperville IL 630-978-9897 www.glasstek.com eBay Motors www.ebaymotors.com Coker Tire 13187 Chestnut Street Chattanooga TN 37402 423-265-6368 www.cokertire.com Miller Electric 1635 W. Spencer Street Appleton WI 54912 920-734-9821 www.millerwelds.com Speedway Motors 340 Victory Lane Lincoln ME 68528 800-979-0122 www.speedwaymotors.com Lincoln Electric 22801 St. Clair Ave Cleveland OH 44117 216-481-8100 www.lincolnelectric.com « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article By Douglas R. Glad Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
