Model D Racer Frame Extension

[WINTERMODEL150]

Been in me garage again ,I've been set the task of extending a model D frame by 50mm to be made into a race replica ,so here are some pics of it if anyone is interested.







I had to borrow this straight frame to make some brackets up for my jig ,when this was done I then set about modifying the other frame so here goes with some other pics

[twin]

good work, dean

[WINTERMODEL150]

Thanks Dave

[Andy Pickering]

if anyone is interested.

Oh yes very..great work again..very very clean welds and scrubbed up great..

[RICSPEED]

whats the train of thought re the frame extension then ?? is this a mod done back in the day and does the extra wheel base give better handling ??

[WINTERMODEL150]

Apparently the model D will handle a lot better with a longer wheel base so I'm told :wtf: ,we will just have to wait and see,I just do as I'm told well usually

Dean

[T5-190]

Very good work, nice jig you just need a bigger workshop

[WINTERMODEL150]

Me garage has seen its share of work over the years and its cheaper than renting a workshop

The jig is something iv'e been working on for a while and is still ongoing :wtf:

Dean

[tonydevon]

nice jig, and good preperation etc, however just to add my opinion, that slug in the frame, Im assuming is tube, but deffo isnt long enough as far as Im concerned, should be supporting the tube further in.

I would personally want to see on my own builds, frame slugs in tube, ideally the same wall thickness as the frame tube, but the slugs to extend into the frame by about 2 x od

especially with an open top frame like that, the lack of top tube putting so much importance on that tube

[WINTERMODEL150]

That won't be going anywhere trust me

Dean