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My Custom Frame Notch


sean9721

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So today at welding I started making my frame notch pieces. I got one welded up. I have the pieces for the other one already cut out. I just need to grind them down. I used 1/4" plate and the welding was done by me. Please tell me what you think. I know that I need to trim the curved part also. I have no idea when I will put it on as I do not have a welder or torch/plasma cutter.



 


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Looks good. I've never seen someone go with a round notch before.
 
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If you plan on welding that to the frame there may be an issue, ive read here and other places its bad to put a solid bead horizontal on the frame, im sure some one else can elaborate as to why, other then that it looks good
 
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I know you want to avoid vertical welds on the frame as it creates a point of weakness. But I'm sure more knowledgeable people chime in for some more clarification.
 
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I bolted it to the frame.
 

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ya usually that style of a notch is always bolted rather than welded
 
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good stuff, wasnt sure, looks good tho
 
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Lets see Some pics of this in frame.
 
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Only picture I have:

 
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Good job on the custom notches. Looks good!
 

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wow i like that alot, as long as it still has a good amount of strength, cause now you dont gotta cut up the bed. looks good
 

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Thats the way all notches were before the step notch in the late 80s
 
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I personally would have welded that in or used a couple more bolts.
 
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