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Ruby Soho
12-12-2007, 03:17 PM
i want to add a couple gussets to my frame before it gets powder coated.. im going to make them since i have the tools to do so, but the only metal i have at home right now is like 1/4inch thick, very heavy duty steel but i dont know if thats overkill.. would thinner metal be alot better?
monster300ex
12-12-2007, 04:22 PM
1/4inch thick is good
that is what I used it is not overkill to me
300ex mxracer
12-13-2007, 12:04 PM
I would use steel about the same thickness as your frame. it makes it easier to weld.
jherbie28
12-28-2007, 06:58 PM
im pretty sure that my bare kit is that thick:confused: pappy did it
12-28-2007, 10:13 PM
how much is it costing you to gusset and powdercoat your frame? I was told $300 at the place near me for the powdercoating but gusseting it too idk
jherbie28
12-29-2007, 06:47 PM
go over to the BKPERFORMANCE thread, ask pappy. he will strip, gussett, and powder it for ya. you wont find a better job:)
12-29-2007, 06:51 PM
Originally posted by jherbie28
go over to the BKPERFORMANCE thread, ask pappy. he will strip, gussett, and powder it for ya. you wont find a better job:)

only thing is shipping will kill me!
jherbie28
12-30-2007, 08:09 AM
shot him a post man, he will get you all set up. he gets frames all day long, cant be that expensive:confused: good luck
d3ktrix
12-30-2007, 12:47 PM
Originally posted by jherbie28
shot him a post man, he will get you all set up. he gets frames all day long, cant be that expensive:confused: good luck

I shipped pappy a Frame / Sub frame / A-arms / Nerfs w/ heel guards in a MASSIVE box that weighed almost 70lb for only $37 fedex ground insured. (u being in florida might coast few more bux)

I'm sure pappys price will be much less then the 1 u mentioned above for gusseting/coating a frame.
And he even fixes any cracks in the frame for free.
12-30-2007, 03:29 PM
where did you ship from and to?
jherbie28
12-30-2007, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
where did you ship from and to?

if you are talking about d3ktrix hes in New jersey, im only an hour out so i drive. spend most of my time at kevs though:devil:
d3ktrix
12-30-2007, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
where did you ship from and to?

From NJ to West Virginia

Fedex is just super cheap for large/heavy stuff for some reason compared to UPS.
DHL also isnt bad, but they loose a lot of packages from what I've seen.