C2 Frame Repairs

This is a video. Be sure to push the triangle to play.

They say a quality restoration uses a rotisserie. I think this meets the intent.

 The frame is surprisingly light. Double click the picture to see a close-up of the underside hole. Between this hole and the two corresponding holes that Ty fixed yesterday I am beginning to wonder if someone didn't secure a previous transmission with a U-bolt. That would be pretty bizarre if they did.

Ty cut, beveled, welded and ground this piece until it was perfect... ..

... then he ground it some more.

It looks great! Well done Ty. Thanks.

Cross Brace Repair

A little barnyard engineering from a previous owner in need of repair. Preparing the frame for welding.The hole was beveled to allow full penetration of the weld. We used a magnet to position the patch.

One pass with .024 mig does the trick.

A little (ok, a lotta) grinding and.....

Better than new! Ty sure missed his calling.

Another misguided modification by a previous owner.

I think Ty is starting to like grinding....

and grinding...

But the results are worth the effort!

Ty's granddaughter Myka stops by to lend a hand. Nice welding hat! Matches the new convict pajamas.

Myka asking grandpa Ty if he would teach her to grind. Maybe we will see Myka grinding in future blogs.