Thread: 1949 IHC KB-3 Project

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Thanks for the info.....I never even caught that.......its all fixed up. I will be getting the new CNC plasma cut frame rail parts by the end of next week. Not too expensive either....cheaper than I thought. The shop owner will put some radius instead of sharpe corners to help out with the welding of the top and bottom pieces.

Got my rails from Concept Metals Inc.....thats gonna work just F-I-N-E....

put over 6000 miles on my International in the last few months since finished. 1500+ hours in mine but worth every hour when done. stay at it hard!!!!

The rails look good.
I like the radius corners alot better. Spark up the welder and lets see something going together.

Well…..now that I got my garage wired with 220V……time to put the welder to good use.

Startred fixing splits in the fenders where the sheet metal tore apart. Had to cut out one of the areas that was split because it was already welded before. going to put in new patches where needed and finish them off smooth.
Next is going to be the frame that I am going to start my measuring to where I will make the cuts to weld in my new frame rails that were CNC Plasma cut.
The real fun now begines.

Wish I had the 220 in the garage, have to settle for a 110 welder, but it does o.k.

When the welder is given to me......can't be too picky......just had to work like a dog digging up the yard to lay down the 6/3 wire from the house to the garage, install a sub panel in the garage, and add the wiring for the welder.
'Now that done.....time to have fun......

And yes the 110V welder works great for automotive applications. We are not erecting sky scrapers.....LMAO

That Crown Vic front end will be slick; I didnt know you could pull those as a complete assembly.

yep...2003 and newer.....about 20 bolts and nuts to take off and the whole cradle just drops out.

This week Im going to build a poor mans English Wheel for minor panel work.

I got the 2 casters that I think will do the job. Mondaay I will get some 2x4x 1/8th and build the frame and adjuster. Then i will give it a go and see how good it will work. If it gets the job done then I will have a half descent tool for about $60.

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Hey Dan.

With that size tubing, don't make the throat too deep.
I've got some pics of mine if you're interested.

Sure...fire them up....would be nice to see...

Thanks

OK, here you go.......

And some more......

Most important thing (other than a shot bag) is a stump and a big hammer to tuck shrink with unless all your panels are low crown and can be done on the wheel.
A lot of guys use baseball bats to make hammers.