Another Build Thread - My '32

[J. Robinson]

With the axle brackets welded in place, I bolted the bottoms of the shocks to them and mocked up the stanchions and brackets. I jacked the front of the frame up 1 1/2 inches with the wheels on the floor so I could locate the top brackets inside the stanchions. This allows the shocks to be compressed slightly when everything is done. I used a measuring tape to locate the stanchions on the frame and held them in place with my welding magnets. I used a Sharpie to mark their location on the frame.

With everything in place, I was able to mark the bracket location inside the stanchion. Then I took everything apart so I could weld the top shock bracket inside the stanchion. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of the markings because I couldn't get the camera in a position to show it.

After welding the top brackets, I put the stanchions back in place according to the marks made earlier. I used an angle finder to check them both directions to make sure they are straight and level. When everything checked out, I tack-welded one corner of each. Then I re-checked all the measurements and put welds on all four corners of each stanchion. I will weld these solid when I take everything apart for finishing. For now I can call it done.