Coping with tubing...aka, fishmouth/notching.
Started this morning with the chore of coping the tube ends.
Saw this on Youtube, and thought I would give it a try.
Seemed quite simple to me. Works pretty good for round tube.
I used a slightly different method. I'm using thin wall, compared to his.
I went straight for the 80 grit flap disc.
I had only 1/4" of material to remove, and then grind the ends round.
Quick and easy
Not to bad for a first try.
Orientation of the fishmouth is important. I laid the curved tubing on its side,
to ensure I would be cutting in the correct direction, each time.
Used my EMT pipe bender,
on the floor this time, to form the front bar.
Total length of the bar is 4'. (39" between ends).
The long straight tube, is just for support, until I get the outside bows welded into place.
I have a gas problem....I'm out.
Had to take a quick trip down the road, about 5 miles, to get my tank refilled.
I have a 55 cf tank.The price has gone up, ( what hasn't ).
Paid $34.22 this time. A jump of about $5 bucks.
Now that I'm full of gas, I can proceed to completing the Oops modification.
Before I could continue with the top bows, I had to finish making the curve pieces, needed to correct the Oops.
They are also needed to support the outside bows, in the correct position.
In this photo, the two curved pieces look different. At least to me they do.
But, they are identical in shape, and position.
Will move the car outside in the morning, complete the welds,
and cut out the front two cross braces.