First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
Dutch FT project
greenjeans:
Really starting to look good!
FT500R:
Thanks!
I really like the look too and really enjoy doing everything on it myself.
Today I was able to rent a welding machine (last time I did some welding was almost 10 years ago and I never properly learnt it)
First I prepared everything for welding.
I made the battery box and determined where all the electronics can go.
First welding job was the hoop as the subframe extension.
I deliberately did not post a picture before I cleaned up the welds ;)
Next step was to attach the batterybox. I started out by spotwelding it
After welding the parts between the spotwelds I cleaned up the rear. I'm pretty stoked about the result although it is far from perfect.
I also welded some brackets in the batterybox so I can attach the electronics in there.
This is how it looks from the side, you can also see the bracket for the contact switch just in front of the batterybox.
Although I am pretty happy with the result (as I did it all by myself) it does pose a bit of a problem.
My welding (and grinding) skills are not sufficient to get rid of all the imperfections. I was planning to have the frame powdercoated but now I have to use some bondo to get it tidy and this means no powdercoat. It does mean that I might be able to do another thing myself... spray paint the frame :).
J6G1Z:
Here is something that might be helpful: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=23719.0
Keep up the good work.
J.
murdo:
Looking good.
Lefty:
Wow, looking good! I haven't been on this site for a good while.
Nice job, looking forward to the finished product👌😎
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