Any tips metal fabricator people????

[rbh]

Ok so here is the cab I picked up for the ditch witch, as can be seen by the pics it had a bit of a run in with whatever the heck and got a bit twisted.
So now I am going to attempt to straighten it by first streching it out to were it should be.

Any thoughts???

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

In the second picture it looks like the "A" pillar is bent back too. I would word on that pillar then across the windshield area. That windshiel area would be a fairly easy fix to draw forward.

With a few turn buckles, a welder, and some steel that should be easy. If I were closer I would do that

 

[jeeperman]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

I'd be taken that other glass out first.
2x4's on the inside pushing it all back out, use the rollbar as the push agaisnt spot.
Then use some sq tube or angle iron welded in under the windshield.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

Cut the back leg of the angle all the way to the front leg. Pull it out then weld it back up. It might take several cuts to get it straight.

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

Lets see. Rap a chain around it, give your self about 50 feet of slack. Now hook up the other end of your chain to your pick up and gun it. If it does not fix it, it should be entertaining.

Most of those parts are replaceable and can be gotten fairly cheep from the maker.Some times its cheaper to replace than rebuild.

 

[rbh]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

Just came back from lockin up the shop (-15c in my t shirt, MORON) anyways the vertical post in picture is twisted, I think I can take the monkey wrench and twist it back straight.
As for the streching it back straight across the top I went and borrowed my neighbours old school 3 foot jack with the worm gear, I will block that into a horizontal position and apply some preasure, and see what happens.

 

[JB]

Re: Any tips metal fabricator people????

I once had a Suzuki 125cc bike that had been hit by a car. The stamped steel frame was twisted and bent. $5 at a yard sale.

As I recall, I used chains, an anvil and a hydraulic jack to untwist and straighten the frame. If I had not done it myself I wouldn't believe it could be done.

You can do a lot of stuff with a come-along, but I don't know of anything a strong as a hydraulic device.

Rode that bike around the neighborhood for several years.