Got frame modifications done this weekend and turned out exactly the way I wanted it. Note: Not using the sheet metal bottom, but rather will have drop in, bolt in aluminum floor (.125).
Modifications:
1. Added 1” x 1/8” x 18” tie ins to front three cross sections. Substantially increased strength in these areas
2. Added 1 1/2” x .095 cross tube across back and up against tunnel. Additional support for frame rear and tie in for bottom plate and seat plate
3. Added 6” x 18” x 3/16” bottom plate. Ties in from new tube to the rear cross pieces and tunnel. Substantially increase strength in this area.
4. Added .125 steel seat base. Ties in bottom cross tubes, lower left side frame rail, and doubler plate on tunnel. Very solid base for seat mounting.
5. Seat belt rear cross tube. Brings seat belt mount to proper level through rear of seat.
6. DZUS Plates (11 each side) for mounting full body sides (will get fabricated).
7. Flooring mount tabs to mount drop in aluminum flooring.
8. Mount for Kirkey seat rear.
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Total weight of welded in parts: 38 pounds.
These mods work for me and maybe not for everyone.... sharing to give others ideas and to keep my build log current.
View attachment 8651On to Powder Coat (gloss black) next week!
Ken