New atc70 project (frame stretch)

[fastatc70]

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Hey guys
I have just started to strip and cut a atc70 for a frame stretch. I have a couple of pics in prep work and the frame in two pices

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I have the spacer made up. The spacer is 7" long in total and is pounded into the frame so the total spacing is only 1.5 inches

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The spacer is all the way in and is ready for welding.

This is my 3rd frame stretch. The line going up the frame I used to keep the frame straight.

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I have the freshly painted gas tank in its new location. The front tank mount was moved rearward 1.5".
I am starting to look at stickers for the tank and fenders.

I think it's a good start. I am calling it quits for tonight. I will start welding and grinding. I also need to finish my frame stand I will have pics soon.

[jays375]

I personally would v it out a little more.Even put a little gap in between the pieces.Plus you need to plug weld the inner piece in.Do that and it should be good.

[fastatc70]

I plan on rosette weld the spacer. The v is narrow, I will tig weld the first pass for penetration and a clean weld root.Then clean and cap with the mig welder.
The spacer is a 2" stock that is 3/8 thick cut down 1/8" to slip fit into the frame.

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[JasonB]

Looking good fastatc, keep us posted w morepics!

[fastatc70]

This is what I got done this weekend. All stripped168000

I also made the frame stand using spare stainless steel tubing.

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Here is a pic of the motor I built for this machine.

[John jr]

Looks Great. I'm sure digging that intake manifold on your engine, And the angle of the intake out of the head. No wonder those motors haul trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro.