The BAD AST Project - Faze II

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I built a motor mount jig tonight. I used the solid motor mounts, bolted them in and then welded some tube and angle to maintain their position when unbolted.

Now I can cut them out and gut the cross member and not worry about getting them back where they belong.

I tacked pieces of angle onto the frame to locate a piece of 2 x 4 tubing set on the top rails.

Another piece of angle is welded to both ends of the 2 x 4 to locate it side to side

I then tacked some more angle to the 2 x 4 to locate the jig side to side.

Now, once the mounts are cut out and trimmed I can drop them straight down 3 inches and rebuild the attachments to the frame.

If I can delete that cross member I will be happy.
Mark