The Frame
The following pictures show a couple of shots of the old frame as well as the progression made so far with the construction of the new one. The new frame is being constructed from 3"x5"x3/16" tubing. This is adding about 200lbs to the total weight of the frame. The rear and steering xmembers as well as the bulkhead outrigger were removed from the old frame, stripped and then welded onto the new frame. The old transmission xmember is also going to be reused on the new frame but is being converted so that it can be unbolted if need be.

A rear view of the bends in the right hand side frame rail->

<- view of the left hand side from the front, not as bad as the left


One of the new side rails after welding. It is made of 6 separate pieces of steel that are mitered to get the correct curves


After getting the two side rails together
<- After getting the outriggers attached.

When we first got the Rover, my dog would sleep in the bed ->
as I was working on it. He is showing his impatience at my taking so long to get his bed back together.
The outriggers that attach the front of the tub are made from the same 3x5 tubing as the frame and have been pre-drilled for the rocksliders. Also in the front can be seen the beginnings of the 2" hitch receivers. It will make more sense when the front bumper gets finished and bolted up.

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