Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

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MikeRenz

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Well we put one to the test yesterday. :lol:
For mattw's rack & pinion mockup/fabbing process...he decided cutting the front end of a frame off would be a good idea.

Well i don't know if you've ever torch cut a frame w/ the body on...but you can't get all the way around the frame since the body is in the way. Well not sure of what to do next...we decided to try to just tear is the rest of the way apart.

www.michaelrenz.com/frame.wmv

literally 5 secs after the vid stops the frame snapped apart. It actually tore a little bit at the top seam before breaking apart. Pretty strong shit though. :rotf:
 
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MikeRenz

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Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

well in case you didn't see the 'final product' in the other threads:

Rack%20mocked%20up%20in%20test%20frame.JPG


now maybe it makes sense WHY
 
Zewerr

Zewerr

ToeJam is a Poindexter
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

:popcorn2:

Uhhh, wouldn't a plasma cutter get the job done alittle easier?
 
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MikeRenz

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Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

Zewerr said:
Uhhh, wouldn't a plasma cutter get the job done alittle easier?
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no it wouldn't. I cut the frame w/ a torch first....still wouldn't be able to get to the top of the frame (between the body and frame) w/ a plasma cutter.
 
Nova67ss

Nova67ss

New member
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

That was .... :D not weak hm, thats explans why the chassis of the fastest Sy/Ty dont need to much work to be stiff in the first place..

Awesome video. :D
 
Windedv6

Windedv6

Ty n 10s
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

You only had a couple more body bolts to take out and you could cut the frame clean. Also it would have been off to weld it back together. Hopefully you didn't mess up the body if you were planning to keep it.

Of course this may just be a donor jimmy/blazer to give you the front chassis section for your rack and pinion development. In that case we think you should have beat it even further...maybe rolled it on it's back and slamed it a couple of times so we could get the feel of how well the body does (or doesn't) hold up!

Good luck on the rack!

John
 
Quickstop [UK]

Quickstop [UK]

Combating adversyty.
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

No, that had Typhhon on the sides. Another one bites the dust :(

Awesome project though : )

Wish I had the garage / time / money / tractor for all the fun you guys are having!
 
sytyguy

sytyguy

Moderated User
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

OMG! Those hydraulics are teh hotness sauce!!!!! ph34r t3h 1337 sk1llz 4 1if3!!!!

LOLLERGASM
ROFLCOPTER
LMAONNAISE
ROFFLEWAFFLEZ

Hood
 
Sy-1177

Sy-1177

Turbo Inside
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

Glad I got 0740 out of there when I did!! :idea: :lol:
 
phoonTy

phoonTy

Truckless. For now.
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

:rotf: :rotf:

Note to self: Don't let Renz touch my Typhoon... :rotf:

Wonder how he changes spark plugs.... does he just shake the truck until they fall out? :rotf:
 
BigBadSmoosh

BigBadSmoosh

Picking fights on I-65 since 2013
Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

it was a clone, it has already been shot numerous times with various guns, lit on fire, and raped for any worthwhile parts.
 
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MikeRenz

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Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

smaug said:
it was a clone, it has already been shot numerous times with various guns, lit on fire, and raped for any worthwhile parts.
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we still haven't shot it w/ guns.

I did sign my name on the drivers side door w/ a grinder though. Hopefully matt got a good pic of it - i was quite impressed...came out better than my handwriting
 
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MikeRenz

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Re: Ever wonder how strong our frames are?

torch.jpg


custom grinder engraving on the door. Maybe i'll bring a grinder to NATS and sign everyone's truck! :rotf: :rotf:
 
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