After we purchased the U-bolts needed to mount the car, we raised the front of the car with the floor jack and moved the rotisserie into place. As shown in the photo to the left, the frame of the car and rotisserie frame were joined with the U-bolts and two inch angle iron gussets. Another set of U-bolts will be installed adjacent to the ones shown just for added protection.
The rotisserie frame will require some alteration to adapt to the rear of the car. Two 32 inch sections of box tubing will be connected to the rotisserie frame and then bolted to the car frame. Two sets of U-bolts will be used on the rear also. Setting up a car on a rotisserie may seem like a lot of trouble, but the benefits of having the capability of revolving the car to any position greatly out weigh the time spent. Just think, now the welding on the rocker panels, inner fenders and "dog legs" can be done in a standing position. The body work will be much easier also. We are almost there!
Bill spent the day sandblasting parts and I cleaned, primed and painted them at the end of the day. Now all the front suspension parts have been refinished. These parts will be stored and installed when the final finish has been applied to the frame.
Talk with you tomorrow,
Tom
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