Thread: 1929 Essex Highboy

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And at the 'weld' shop! Here is a pic of the combo steering box brackett/clamp, plate. Lots of the things I come up with I've seen on other builds throughout the interim. This plate (3/8" thick) came from the one that Don (I told you so) did on his Dodge Rat. The cradle affair came from another build I found. I save pics of things I think I can use in my document file, then use them as needed! I'm a wicked pirate!
And more pics of our welding the previously fitted frame parts together, and the rest of the front (model A frame) boxing plates. I welded a spot here, a spot there, skipped around, until at last I had them completely welded. I know, I know you purists (perfectionists) better builders, etc., will shudder to see me flop this frame back and forth, welding without any hold-down clamps, frame tables, etc. But --------- we do what we have to do. I am pretty careful to measure, eyeball, triangulate, etc., to try to keep things aligned etc. But if I waited until I had the perfect setup, I'd never NEVER get it done, so -------- be it as it may. I may not live long enough to see it on the road anyways, I may junk it all before I get it that far, I may get discouraged - I may - I may!!!!!
But I am keeping it safe (IMHO) regardless.
Here is a pic of one of the motor mounts in. I will show more pics of making the mounts in another segment. And in general, welding in previously cut, fitted, tacked parts.