Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #50 – July 05, 2017, 02:34:43 pm Would there be any benefit "bolting", to the angle iron, 3 stringers in the form of 1/4" x 3" from front to back bulkhead, with self tapping screws at each vertical partition to stabilize and support the straps. Quote Selected
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #51 – July 05, 2017, 10:57:56 pm Quote from: hotonthetrail – July 05, 2017, 02:34:43 pmWould there be any benefit "bolting", to the angle iron, 3 stringers in the form of 1/4" x 3" from front to back bulkhead, with self tapping screws at each vertical partition to stabilize and support the straps.I have heard of that. I have also heard of people cross strapping it in the same way. Quote Selected
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #52 – July 05, 2017, 11:01:39 pm Quote from: RandallBrink – July 05, 2017, 02:10:35 pmThank you for the suggestion and photos. Initially, I am going to have the service center here inspect and estimate the project. I would much prefer to have the work done here locally if at all possible. My front bulkhead seems to be good, but of course will not really know until the Fiberglas pan is removed for inspection. In re the other post with the frame diagram, many thanks. I am aghast that the frame bulkhead deterioration can affect the axle position.Yes, my friend that is doing his own repair, had a adjustable end added to either the upper or lower trailing arm. Gene's alignment in Spokane can do a 4 wheel alignment on FT's. They also understand them.My friends was a 1/4" out. When he is done, Gene's will realign it. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #53 – July 06, 2017, 02:06:54 am It would be a good quick fix until a proper repair could be done... if the rust was continuing to work under the skin, those angle irons would eventually be the only thing supporting the basement structure. On the other hand, I saw a U300 that someone had done this on and they considered it fixed.DonQuote from: hotonthetrail – July 05, 2017, 02:34:43 pmWould there be any benefit "bolting", to the angle iron, 3 stringers in the form of 1/4" x 3" from front to back bulkhead, with self tapping screws at each vertical partition to stabilize and support the straps. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #54 – July 06, 2017, 05:40:52 am My thinking is to stabilize any rust or apply rust preventive to a good bulkhead then use the stringers as a peace of mind, bolting and making one end adjustable would take care of any alignment, should it be necessary. I think a flatter material would be better than angle. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #55 – July 11, 2017, 12:35:49 pm HiDid you get a quote yet from RnR?Thanks Quote Selected
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #56 – July 11, 2017, 08:28:31 pm I have not yet; I had an air bag issue that caused me to re-schedule my RnR appt until Monday. Will know then or sometime thereafter, but very motivated to get in with the inspection and repair. Will have lost the northern season, but now want to be on the road in the Fall, if at all possible. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Bulkhead Question Reply #57 – July 11, 2017, 11:11:36 pm Quote from: RandallBrink – July 11, 2017, 08:28:31 pmI have not yet; I had an air bag issue that caused me to re-schedule my RnR appt until Monday. Will know then or sometime thereafter, but very motivated to get in with the inspection and repair. Will have lost the northern season, but now want to be on the road in the Fall, if at all possible. I am going through the same thing with a race car engine. Started ordering parts last Christmas. Expected to be racing by now.Still waiting on machine work to be finished.Summer is flying by. We are pulling for you, only want the best for you.Chris Quote Selected 1 Likes
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