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63 Galaxie - Floor System
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1. We go back to the floor system and as seen we took some more 1x2 tubing and relief cut in order to bend it in place. |
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2. We then laid it over the rear frame rail for a snug fit. |
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3. Before welding it up we simply clamped all of it in place. |
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4. As the floor supports get laid out you can see the 1 inch holes that will be used for the mounting bolts. |
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5A. We installed cleacos with heavy duty wing nuts to secure the frame. |
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5B Now that we have the correct placement of the support system we need to install heavy duty flush mounted nuts to the surface of the frame. As seen, we made a jig to hold the nuts at the correct height and still allow tack welding them in place. We then unscrew and finish welding them in solid. Sort of a Tepee style nut holder! |
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6. Same as the rocker panel in caption 49. We will install a cut out to clear the fastener on the frame side mounts. |
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7. Tacked in and ready to weld up complete then grind smooth. |
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8. Finished she looks great. |
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9. This photo shows extra tubing to support the frame and allow ample support for a curved floor. |
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10. The complete support system is off the frame to get a better look. Notice the double tubing "See Red Arrow" the inner one will be cut open on the top for fuel and brake lines and wiring to run front to back thus keeping them serviceable while providing a super clean look from the underside. |
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11. We have the basic support system laid out and it is time to check out the seat placement. Note the swiss cheese cut outs to lighten the system up a bit. |