6.1 Hemi into 72 Demon March 2018
So the bottom portion of the tranny is done. A couple of quick reminders. I took it in and out several times to ensure it would still fit correctly as I welded it up. I completely boxed it out via tacking prior to doing any real welding on it. This is a crucial step do not skip it even tho it is a pain in the neck. I also placed a set of washers between the frame rail and the bracket as I fabricated the bracket. This creates about 90 thou of cleareance so it fits snug but can be removed. I also showed a picture with the HZ soap stone lines on the piece before shaping it to the contour of the bracket. I do this so all of you out there who like me do not have a press brake, French wheel, or powered roller know you can do this with simple ordinary tools. All it takes is a bit of sweat a grinder with a zip wheel a hammer and a vice. The HZ lines give me a reference when placing a piece in the vise prior to flailing on it with a hammer. Keeps me square if you will. You just trim and shape check fit and do that over and over as your piece gets closer and closer to a good fit. A little effort on fitment makes a much better weld. I did not totally grind off the welds as I traded strength for cosmetic, I basically just flattened them out then took it to the paint booth! Hah plywood in sun with a rattle can!
So the bottom portion of the tranny is done. A couple of quick reminders. I took it in and out several times to ensure it would still fit correctly as I welded it up. I completely boxed it out via tacking prior to doing any real welding on it. This is a crucial step do not skip it even tho it is a pain in the neck. I also placed a set of washers between the frame rail and the bracket as I fabricated the bracket. This creates about 90 thou of cleareance so it fits snug but can be removed. I also showed a picture with the HZ soap stone lines on the piece before shaping it to the contour of the bracket. I do this so all of you out there who like me do not have a press brake, French wheel, or powered roller know you can do this with simple ordinary tools. All it takes is a bit of sweat a grinder with a zip wheel a hammer and a vice. The HZ lines give me a reference when placing a piece in the vise prior to flailing on it with a hammer. Keeps me square if you will. You just trim and shape check fit and do that over and over as your piece gets closer and closer to a good fit. A little effort on fitment makes a much better weld. I did not totally grind off the welds as I traded strength for cosmetic, I basically just flattened them out then took it to the paint booth! Hah plywood in sun with a rattle can!