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Old 10-11-2011, 04:01 PM
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I wanted a set of Tinman connectors, but decided to try Daze DIY connectors. I got very lucky when I got 8' of 2x2 tubing and 1/8x2 plate from a mutual welder friend for $5. Spent this afternoon cutting, welding and following Daze instructions.
http://dazed.home.bresnan.net/sub-frame.html
They came out identical to each other and hopefully they will fit since he has a disclaimer that they may not be a direct fit on convertibles.



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Old 10-11-2011, 08:31 PM
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Looks good, are you going to paint them prior to install?
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Old 10-11-2011, 08:45 PM
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The tubing had some surface rust on it so I am going to treat it with Phosphoric Acid and then paint with Por15. I still have to weld the tabs on the back, but I first want to see if they will fit right.
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That was a major oversight on my part when I got my set of Tinman subframes. I was so happy to get them and so eager to get them welded on that I didn't think to coat them with anything. Now they are covered in rust. Ugh.
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Looks like I will have to cut the seat pan reinforcement to fit these in so it's gonna have to wait a bit as I don't want to start hacking into that.
I will finish the welding on the connectors and paint them first.
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I used his layout also. I think they turned out pretty good. I tacked them up first to make sure they fit ok before welding. After adjusting the back angle a few degrees they worked great.

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i need to make some of those.My new welder has been sitting with nothing to use it on
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Originally Posted by Iskwezm
i need to make some of those.My new welder has been sitting with nothing to use it on
That's pretty much why I did it. I wanted a small project so I decided to build my own using the plans.
What started as a small project now will become larger now that I need to split the reinforcement pans. I just painted them with Por 15. I will snap a pic.

I love being able to weld... not very good... but weld all the same.
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Originally Posted by chip_127
I used his layout also. I think they turned out pretty good. I tacked them up first to make sure they fit ok before welding. After adjusting the back angle a few degrees they worked great.

They look good, especially when all goes as planned.
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They look great, I'd like to see them installed.
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