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Post by 47 on Apr 9, 2012 14:16:04 GMT -5
Just curious if anyone has pictures of some frames they have shaped by hammering, how did it work for you? Any thoughts or ideas on the subject.
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Post by simonson429 on Apr 9, 2012 19:27:56 GMT -5
i have heard of it, and i think it iwll make the frame somewhat tougher, its like creasing fenders but on frame rails, kinda wicked is my 2 cents
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Post by cheater111 on Apr 11, 2012 22:58:36 GMT -5
Ive seen it done and makes a big differance goin to be trying it this year
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47
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Post by 47 on Apr 13, 2012 16:37:05 GMT -5
Many promoters including ourselves are not allowing this anymore. Any thoughts for or against doing this?
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Post by 5150x on Apr 13, 2012 17:54:33 GMT -5
i say let it be legal, it is not cheating! You are NOT adding metal, kickers, pinning, or stuffing the frame. It's all geometry, and let those that have figured it out endulge the payoff. besides cars last longer giving the promotor, and the fans a better show, and come on be honest when u know ur car can give a good hit most will do just that. I understand where ur coming from not allowing it too, however i simply just disagree. Now if your running a stock show I would say no, stock shows are more for fun and those just beginning, let them learn the ropes and enjoy it w/out those that have done this for many years killing them off and out of the sport.
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Post by dave386 on Apr 13, 2012 17:55:16 GMT -5
In my opinion it should be aloud. It doesnt add any metal and anyone can do it. I just dont see why you would try to limit people from beating on their car with a hammer.
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mgm
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Post by mgm on Apr 14, 2012 2:18:55 GMT -5
id say no just more poop to have to do to a car
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Post by cheater111 on Apr 14, 2012 14:04:50 GMT -5
I say its up to the builder if he wants to do it and if rules say no frame altering then u cant. but id beat the heck out of my car if its allowed
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Post by dpi on Apr 14, 2012 16:04:26 GMT -5
I say why not? heck if you can weld a package tray in, this is no more major than that! And anyone can do it with basic tools and time so why is it a big deal to the promotors? I understand completely changing the shape of the frame like making an I beam or triangle but just squaring them off isn't as big of a change. EYE CANDY Start it with a hammer and chase it with a iar tool hooked up to a good compressor.     |
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Post by crusher71 on Apr 14, 2012 21:00:30 GMT -5
LETS SEE SOME "AFTER" PICS TO SEE IF THERE IS A DEFINED DIFFERENCE.....
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Post by pourdown437 on Apr 16, 2012 13:32:59 GMT -5
That is the after pics MR.PERFECT
Thats why im dead set against putting pics of anything on here....because some people dont know everything
Creasing the frame makes a difference but it also makes it 10 times as hard to inspect a car
So i totally understand promoters that dont allow it anymore but if its allowed im hammering the heck outta mine 😁
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Post by crusher71 on Apr 16, 2012 14:31:12 GMT -5
DUHHHHHHHH, THE "AFTER" THE DERBY PICS...............  AND IF YOU TELL ME THATS AFTERWARDS THAT THOSE PICS WERE TAKEN, DO YOU REALLY THINK WE WOULD BELIEVE YOU RAN STOCK FORD LOWER MOUNTS? |
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Post by cheater111 on Apr 16, 2012 14:39:59 GMT -5
I would like to know HOW thats awesome dpi you still selling frames like that
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Post by derbybob32 on Apr 16, 2012 18:39:04 GMT -5
Have you had problems with spliting the factory welds? The 80s GM I did shaped ok without seam welding, but the 70s buick I tried started splitting the factory welds. No seam welding allowed around here. I used hammers to do it.
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Post by crusher71 on Apr 16, 2012 22:44:45 GMT -5
HAMMER THE SIDES, THEN THE TOP, BACK AND FORTH, FLATTENING THE EDGES TO 90 DEGREES. NOT ROCKET SCIENCE FOLKS...... CERTAINLY NOT WORTH 500 BUCKS THAT DPI CHARGES......
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