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reamer

I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running!

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Now parts will be more consistent, and this opens the door to new projects, not just for trucks, but daughters art projects, crafts, ect..

1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks

Gary Lewis

Re: I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running!

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That is cool! What software do you use to drive it? And to draw in?

Think you'll branch out into push bars?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Rembrant

Re: I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running!

Gary,

I was joking with Ron on FB that he'd soon be making parts for Sikorsky!

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

Gary Lewis

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reamer

Re: I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running! Hmm brush guards?

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Hi Gary,
Using Fusion 360 (CAD) for drawing, (talk about a head ache, getting the bracket done in 3 days watching tutorials)
and the G-code is driven by Mach 3.

and YES the side frames of the bush bar is next! along with some other goodies!

1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks

Gary Lewis

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I don't know about Fusion 360, but I understand the headache bit. Boy did I hit my head against the wall doing the 3D for the speaker patch!

Are the tubes for the bush bar welded to the side frames? I have a Ford one and the tubes bolt onto the side frames. At least one tube is bent, and I've always planned to take it off and replace it as it looks easy. If I remember correctly, the tube has a piece welded in the end and it has a nut welded to it.

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reamer

Re: I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running! Hmm brush guards?

On mine, yes, tubes are welded.
When making these for others, I plan on supplying the side frames and fog-lamp mounts, you get you own tubes. This is a SUPER saver on shipping....
I don't remember if I ever sent you a complementary dash patch.....Want one?

1986 F-150 Flareside 4x4, 351, 4-v, ZF5 speed. AC, Cruise, Tilt, Slider, Digital clock, Radio, Lariat seat, Pwr doors/locks

Gary Lewis

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I think that having the new owner supply the tubes is a good idea. As you said, it'll sure cut down on the shipping cost. But will you supply any drawings to show how big they usually are and where they go?

On the dash patch, sure! I'd like one.

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Angelo Voltura

Re: I have my new CNC plasma cutter table running! Hmm brush guards?

In reply to this post by reamer

If you are interested, I can supply you with pictures and dimensions of the full size push bars that are a little taller, like this one.

These ones sit the top tube above the Ford emblem, although not in my pic due to the slight body lift.

1978 F150 351W
1979 F150 "410M"
1979 F100 302
1979 F250 400
1987 F150 300
1990 F150 302
1991 F150 300
1995 F150 (1985 clip swapped) 300
1997 F250 351W