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Hey Navy, I really like how you did your new X Member of your frame. I think I just figured out how I want to do my 40's. Thanks.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Hey Navy, I really like how you did your new X Member of your frame. I think I just figured out how I want to do my 40's. Thanks.

I started by looking at pictures of frames on the internet. Then bought some tube .100" wall and started bending. Thats the short of it. Of course it wasn't exactly the easy. Getting the end product to come out the same length and radius took some work and a little cut and splice. The splices were to get match length and done with sleeves inside with holes drilled in outer tube than welded and of course welded around the seam. The depth of the tubes inboard of the frame rails was determined by the power booster for the brakes that is mounted between the rail and the tube frame work. The rest all came from the pictures that I saw on the net. I did make a wood template from plywood to use to help get the radius and lengths right. Length can be gotten right the first time if your not in a rush and think it through. I can give you more info on the lay-out pre-bending if you like.