✅ Home Made car body frame machine, Frame rack, Collision Repair Equipment, Universal DIY Jig

[@nandito7021]

a caroliner frame rack designer took 10 years to achieve this same design an you took a few days to take over his prime idea and even mastered it...!! genius indeed.!!!! hopefully it wont become a nightmare finding a spot for it when not in use.

[@fix206]

Thanks for a compliment bro, one of the main points for my design was that I could stand the base of a rack on it's side when not in use, thus reducing it's footprint to almost nothing. Something I wouldn't have been able to do with caroliner without the use of forklift, since caroliner weighs quiet a bit more.

[@nandito7021]

@@fix206 are you nuts mate those fucking frame racks weigh as much as a fucking train mate...i work at this bodyshop were you gotta carried those racks all over the shop just to either use it or store it but good thing yours are lighter then all of them

[@fix206]

I'm certain that a caroliner is much sturdier/capable/heavier duty rack then mine, with much thicker gauge metal. It would be a great rack for a shop, but all I got right now is my driveway. Cant even imagine pushing the caroliner around on an uneven ground :)

[@wdisoncutrim8933]

Boa noite amigo vc poderia me disponibilizar as medidas pois achei muito top e preciso de fabricar um desse obrigado​@@fix206

[@f3rnando00]

​@@fix206 I would like to buy your frame machine

[@chupposity]

Nice work- thanks for sharing. If anyone plan to build one of these - consider making the rack lighter by welding material to the tower to fit the rack dimension instead of expanding the rack to fit the tower dimension.

[@absentbrainded]

Great job man. I considered welding up a simple setup for vector pulling for a long time, but I eventually tripped across a used Dataliner 80, and saved myself the time doing it. I'll probably still fab up some universal jig fixtures for times when sill clamps won't work. In any case, I'm thrilled to finally see someone put a DIY video up for this kind of thing. I think that rig will serve you well.

[@RidingwithDylan]

You'll like save your self mad time and money buying a Data-liner from the 80,s than building one..

[@customr22]

great job! respect from republic of Georgia🇬🇪🇬🇪. i think you should continue filming vidios on youtube. your videos are helpfull to learn how to fix cars!👍👍👍

[@fix206]

Thank you! Will do!

[@laceyforrest5799]

I think that your frame pulling stuff will be just as strong or even stronger than a factory made one. You did such a great job on this! Absolutely incredible! The workmanship is of the highest quality. You really have alot of talent. Well done!

[@fix206]

I do appreciate the compliment 👍 I honestly don't see anything snapping or breaking on this frame rack, the one pull that I did with it so far went great, the rack had passed the test with flying colors. I'm sure this thing will serve me well for years to come

[@mrmusic6311]

@@fix206 Everything in Europe is made stronger than US things, which is not problem and thats why you'll use that machine for lifetime

[@horaciobruno1284]

Dear sir, if you are afraid that it will bend, you must rest assured, before that it will bend the vehicle you are repairing will break. Rest assured that it is very well done. A big greeting from Buenos Aires.

[@fix206]

Yes, you are right, after using it to make a frame pull everything worked out just perfect. No bending or breaking anywhere... I actually made a vide of that frame pull right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqkZ5qCi554mKc

[@kirkdittenber7003]

I can't wait for the pulling vid. Excellent work for having to do everything outside. Those Harbor Freight welders are a game changer! These new ones are not junk. Thanks for the time you put into filming.

[@fix206]

Pulling vid will be here real soon. I do enjoy working outside, but since I live in Seattle I have to put work on pause a lot due to rain :( As far as the welder goes, this thing is a soldier, I am very impressed with it. Originally bought it thinking that I'd be returning it since it is a "Harbor Freight welder", however after putting it through a trial run, I decided that this thing is definitely a keeper, It worked GREAT and earned it's keep :)

[@Zuiyo1974]

This video is the stuff of legends. What a time to be alive

[@fix206]

Thank you! This frame rack turned out to be something I cannot live without these days... I've used it a bunch of times with awesome results. Many on the projects that I have already completed would not be possible without it

[@TheLuca777]

My men ! That’s stronger than original! Will last forever! Now boys let take some tool and do your own body frame! Good luck to everyone!

[@fix206]

It did come out to be pretty strong... Thank you

[@alblake5994]

Former body man , for the cars that you will be pulling that rack will hold together no problem . I would recommend that you put a pressure gauge in the hydraulic line so you can see what the load is . Like your rocker clamps, great idea . I commend your fabrication work . When I was doing it I had a parameter track buried in the floor .

[@fix206]

Thanks for the tip on the gauge and a positive comment !! Cheers...

[@stokeburner6730]

Outstanding job man. You can really handle that plazma cutter and your welding is great too. Its just a well built piece of equipment and I think it will do the job you built it for.

[@fix206]

Thank you for a comment... I'll have a video of the frame rack in action out here pretty soon... Stay tuned... Cheers !

[@ArCh-or7ey]

Omg this looks amazing bud, collision tech here, you just saved your self over 15k$ easy. I want one now. 😩

[@fix206]

Thanks man !! Im very happy with the way it turned out. I did put a good bit of time into building it, but all in all I'm about $700-800 into all of the materials. Plus I wanted to make it portable enough to where I could put it up on it's side against the wall once I'm done with it. And it worked out just the way I wanted to !!

[@DrewbiehdORIG]

I will never be able to build that myself, but man that was entertaining watching you build it. Very talented sir!

[@fix206]

Thanks Drew !! I'm glad you've liked the vid, don't think I'm all that talented, I was just determined to make that damn thing and my persistence payed off :))))

[@1nvisible1]

*What do I think? You're a mf'ing genius. Make it so you can disassemble it into the trunk of a Corolla dragging on it's shocks and you'll be a billionaire.*

[@MATTYANDSMOKE]

That's awesome. Real mans work in a Real world environment. Not a $200.000 shop with massive fabrication tables. Out in the slushy shitty cold and damp, in the laneway. Snow on the bloody ground and you're out in it making things happen. Good on you bud. No doubt just trying to make a few extra $ for you and your family. Good job lad,and best of luck and success to you.

[@fix206]

Thanks brother... Yeah, I just don't have the funds to buy everything that I want, so I just build it instead. Rain, snow or shine I'm out there on the grind.

[@davidlee-mf5yf]

I have used a Car O Liner frame rack in the past and it’s a good set up, as long as your welds will hold you should be in good shape. 👍

[@fix206]

I turned my welder up to the max, I used dual shield welding wire for a deeper penetration and I also did double pass on my welds to reinforce them even more.

[@bruceyoung1343]

Your welding technique is second to none. Rack looks GREAT 👍

[@fix206]

Thanks Bruce, I am quite certain that with the right guidance after about an hour or two of practice most folks can lay down a decent looking bead. The rack did turn out great, I already got a few vehicles straightened out on it, this thing is a champ :-)

[@tentotwo8290]

Brilliant use of the plasma cutter! Really made it look a million dollars 👍 Thanks for sharing 😎😎

[@fix206]

Thanks man, I wouldn't have been able to do this project without a plasma cutter,. it was a godsend... Thank you for comment 👍

[@TrampusWingo]

Fix206 What plasma cutter are you using here?

[@DavidHarnadek]

Dude that is fantastic work. For some reason I was skeptical of a guy wearing sneakers welding in the snow but man your welds are great and the design looks perfect.

[@fix206]

Thanks David, I'm really happy with the way everything turned out, I put the rack through a trial run and it did great ! Here is the video of the rack in action kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqkZ5qCi554mKc I also want to build a little add-on to this setup to get the car on and off the rack much easier, I'll do a video on that some time later...

[@mechanicmike1236]

It turned out very nice, looks like a professional frame machine. It’ll work very well on unibody cars and suv’s, frame work will be dependent on the capacity of the ram but I think the frame work that you made will hold up no problem!

[@fix206]

I already did a frame pull with it and everything held up like a champ... That ram is rated for a lot more then the frame deck can handle I'm sure :) A vid of the frame rack in action will be out in couple of days

[@jimgriffeegriffee5536]

bet you could build a few and make yourself cash!

[@sasha-leecassim3324]

Really helpful , I learn a lot from your videos. Thanks all the way from South Africa

[@fix206]

Thanks Sasha... I'm glad you like my stuff, stay tuned I'll have more videos out soon

[@alsedpozo6159]

You can subscribe to a channel. alsed pozo

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

This will work great for a front or rear end wreck, but I think you should have welded the 1/2" plate to the boom instead of on the one end of the frame. That way it can be used on the sides as well. A and B pillars take hits and need to be pulled as well!! Otherwise, great job!!

[@fix206]

I actually have another half inch piece of plate that is loose, meaning if I'll clamp the tower to the side of the deck then I'll just put down that loose piece on top of the frame tube where ever the tower would have to be placed at any given time, the plate that I welded on partially tied front tube to the side ones thus giving the front of the rack a bit more rigidity, since that area will likely see most action.

[@theantichrist6524]

Even if it has some unforeseen problems you will quickly rebound from it and solve the problem that was an inspirational build I'm proud of you and your drive to get a machine like that even if you had to build it yourself great video

[@fix206]

After doing a few frame pulls this thing is hold up like a champ. No issues at all, but as you've said, if any issues will arise I'll be able to quickly solve them

[@josuemunoz415]

That was amazing man! Wow I've been looking into a frame machine for a while but even the smallest bought setup is pretty pricy, and this hadn't even crossed my mind. After watching this im pretty stoked. My motivation is out the roof rightnow. Those plates you welded on the sides should be enough reinforcement and if i remember right welds should stand 60k psi or so you should be good man.

[@fix206]

I did a double pass on all of the welds, so this thing will hold ! I'm glad my vid is getting you motivated, at first I thought about buying a portable frame rack but everything was just too expensive so I decided to build one instead. altogether I spent 700-800 on eve thing, Are you thing about building one now?

[@josuemunoz415]

@@fix206 HELL YESS!!

[@Supercarlsunday]

I was using a mk5 caroliner body jig on an insurance production line at the age of 17, fantastic bit of kit!

[@fix206]

That's what I used for an inspiration :-)

[@franckodeleon4518]

Woow, Excelent, I need 1 to my Body Shop, congratulations buen amigo.

[@fix206]

Thank you amigo

[@stevepaik3570]

Your channel is pure gold! My car recently got hit by an uninsured driver and I'm desperately trying to find a way to fix it the right way. I have learned so much from your videos and it gives me the confidence to think I can actually do this! My question - would you consider loaning or renting this frame rack to me? I live close to you and could use this to fix my car. Or better yet, interested in filming it too? Please?

[@xm4rux]

i'm impressed. well done. it looks beefy. i don't think it's gonna break...

[@fix206]

Thank you!!

[@jmfb.1984]

A big greeting, gentleman, and a thousand congratulations on your good work. I think your idea has been good and with patience, effort and detail you have achieved a very efficient tool. An artisan work of the few that exist today. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@fix206]

Thank you very much my friend !

[@Mihai_Ciulei]

It is stronger that a factory one , u need to put plates for side pulling also , if you need to pull a door pillar ...

[@fix206]

I do have a loose plate that i would just place on top of the square tube, so this way I can place the tower just about anywhere.

[@Celette]

sure ?

[@michaubkowski6122]

I dont think soo... I have factory frame and trust me its lot of metal. But if you dont fix suv jeeps that's enough.

[@michaubkowski6122]

@kosmosleha you mean full body frame set? If yes, you should try to find second hand. Try in google: car-o-liner, blackhawk, unicar, car bench, celette.

[@TheClowngender]

You did an awesome job on the whole thing! Those with the negative comments would never attempt or complete a task like this.

[@fix206]

Danilo I appreciate the comment brother... There are for sure plenty of trash talkers online, I don't let them get me down though 👍

[@gerardovillarrealsil]

Great Job, you’re skilled man, working on the floor.

[@damonedwards6724]

Great job man ..... lots of planning to go just off a picture of a auto body pulling rack.... admiring your engineering skills there!! I bet this saved you a good chunk of change!!! Thx for sharing it with us!!😊

[@fix206]

Can't tell you how many hours I spent thinking about how I;m going to go about making any given component of this frame rack. Planned it all out in my head as you've said just going off the pics of other racks i'v found online... I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I'll have a vid of the rack in action uploaded tomorrow. 👍

[@sail235aeh]

Very impressive. Youve got some mad skills Sir !

[@fix206]

Thanks man 👍

[@martinoroubata6998]

I 'm Martin from Benin Republic,guy cheer up,it's fantastic

[@fix206]

Thank you Martin

[@TPRPTech]

Great Job Fix206 in fact so good I subscribe :>)

[@fix206]

Thank you sir, promise I won't dissapoint !!

[@northkarachigottalent4527]

Mind blowing job man, that skills of welding, then lathe was masterclasss

[@fix206]

Sir, thank you for such a great comment !!!

[@dirklangenstein6381]

Why not weld the 1/2“ plate into the tower? Doing that, the tower would fit everywhere on the frame!

[@fix206]

I explained why I did things the way I did them in the follow up video where I actually used the frame rack to make the first frame pull... here is the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqkZ5qCi554mKc

[@curtishatch6414]

You built that right as rain,it's not going anywhere but where you want it to.good job!!

[@fix206]

Thank you for a comment, I've already did a frame pull using this frame rack and it passed the test with flying colors...I 'll have a video of that pull here pretty soon. Cheers !

[@2323sheeba]

Is it possible to purchase the plans from you??? I an in Western Australia. Cheers

[@fix206]

A few people asked that same same already, as of now I don't have anything, but later on I might create a PDF file with drawings or sizes and such. Stay tuned :)

[@zak7990]

Dave mate why don't u import one from China Alibaba check they have really good stuff.

[@gregh7457]

@@zak7990 made in china crap breaks soon after purchase

[@olivertaylor4779]

@@gregh7457 Too right, why would trust chineesium steel over quality steel.

[@olivertaylor4779]

Rewatch the video and make notes, that's what I do with many yt vid, then modify to your own needs.

[@fullmetalflix5195]

I find myself working with metal more often. This was an inspiration, i am going to purchase a plasma cutter and mig welder

[@fix206]

I love hearing this sort of stuff. I never thought I'd have the power to inspire people, but when I read comments such as yours that inspires me to do even better and put out higher quality content.. Thank you !!

[@Anthony_Pell]

Freaking awesome

[@fix206]

Love the comment bro !!!

[@pg9112471]

Very good work sir. My congratulations on a piece of equipment that can help put people's cars back together. There's no way that thing is coming apart.

[@fix206]

Thank you Pete, I am definitely happy with the way it turned out 👍

[@ovanestopchyan1755]

I think that heavy frame needs V12 engine!

[@fix206]

I bet it'll handle it to :)

[@rarkitorparkit]

THE BEST TOOLS ARE ONES CREATED YOURSELF Nice build from thought process to final fabrication. I have used almost every bench out there from Autorobot, Celette, Blackhawk, MiTek, CarBench, Apple trees, lamp-posts, and my favorite Car-O-Liner, so I've worked with a few and have observed their varied constructions. Below are a few noted aspects that may help to assist others with a build like this and are not intended as criticism of this build or builder in any way. This bed is sound in design and construction and will serve its purpose amiably for years. Intended use and the constraints of the individual will vary and so too will the build. 1. Even though substantial steel stock is used, a central crossmember would be beneficial in combating distortion from a loaded pull which will improve measurement accuracy if intending to use the bed as the datum plane. 2. The side pull issue previously mentioned in the comments. Any of the suggested rectifications would of allowed a completely true bed, a must when using it as a datum plane or for reference station points. 3. Consider enlarging outrigger backing plates. If these are compared to other similar designs it will be seen production examples (even when employing the use of jam-bolts) use a larger mating surface area against the bed, working to react to pull loads by pivoting slightly when starting to slip thereby working as de-facto retainment wedge. 4. Bite teeth on outrigger clamps are overly vicious, almost appearing on screen to look as though it could pierce the metal or marr the surface. I would be inclined to use smaller spikes or use something like bench vice-jaws. 5. Outrigger bolts look like a pain in the datehole to access being back there but that could be due to my spoils of using the latest chassis machines. Easy access to all fixture fasteners is a godsend especially with a vehicle that is being awkward to mount due to an unforeseen problem and requires fixture relocation. My 10cents anyway. Worst chassis machine: CarBench Best chassis machine: Car-O-Liner (Quick42) (Interestingly Snap-On just recently purchased the Swedish company)

[@darrenbivens7500]

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[@randalcrossman9005]

Grate job man welding grate

[@MrGoldman9]

Wow so beautiful job professionally saving a lot of money good luck keep making these videos

[@fix206]

Thank you!!

[@MrGoldman9]

By the way I’m watching Your channel and one of your followers from overseas country all the best be safe

[@fix206]

What country are you from?

[@ianwoollard9008]

I am well impressed with that Frame you made. Your welding looks very professional making the project look equally as good as a Factory Made Car-O-Liner / Unicar Frame & the Dozer was a lucky find. I'm sure you will have some fun with it. I follow Arthur Tussik too & 23rd Garage in your country. Arthur has took this Frame Straightening to new heights & i would out of interest, like to see a car that he has declared as a Write-Off. It's his Lead Work that impresses me. The boys at 23rd Garage don't do lead filler it seems.

[@fix206]

Thanks man... Got to say the rack turned better then I've expected, I've used it on a few projects with great results... As far a led work goes, I might do some lead free "lead" down the road on one of my projects, not a fan of on actual lead because it is a toxic metal that can harm your body and give you cancer...

[@ianwoollard9008]

@@fix206 Sorry........I say lead but no doubt it's a more environmentally friendly tin that he uses. When you fit a new quarter panel & splice it in it is essential to use tin as opposed to cataloy bondo because it will only crack.

[@fix206]

Every time I see Arthur lead the seams and then level the area with an orbital sander I always cringe, deep down hoping that he is in fact using tin 🤞👍

[@adriansandor1733]

Hi, if I was you, I would definetely modify the tower you bought to match the steel square you find in your country. You spent a lot of money on the additional material. You did a great job, anyway. Bravo !

[@fix206]

Thank you Adrian,

[@billarroo1]

I think it will hold up, but just in case I would weld a cross section right across the center to aid in anti twist of the long sections, but u will know when u do a heavy pull, I think u did a really great job of designing, Great Video.

[@fix206]

Thanks Will... I was actually thinking about putting together a section that could be removed or moved over if needed vs welding it in, just in case if I have to do a side pull I wouldn't want it to be getting in the way.

[@douglastodd1947]

when i was in the Trade our Company bought one of these from CAR BENCH ,1972 they called it the Car Bench , it came with 3 or 4 different jigs for different makes and Models of cars, you could hire extra jigs for lining up chassis holes and securing cars in place to allow pulling on crumpled zones it also raised and lowered like a normal car ramp but left the wheel beds on the ground

[@fix206]

Yeah these things had been around for a while, I see that mostly European frame racks are more portable in size versus full size racks that we have here in the states... But since I'm not a shop and I am tight on space I modeled my rack based on the European designs and I'm happy with the way everything turned out... so far so good :)

[@qayskaro2116]

I build a frame pulling machine, including frame tower two years ago, it works amazing.

[@fix206]

That's awesome !! Definitely a very useful tool to have !

[@RONANDAJDOGG]

LOOKS GOOD, YOU USED THE BEST AND SIMPLEST RACK TO BUILD IT LIKE! THE CAROLINER, ONE THING I NOTICED, YOU WELDED PLATES ON TOP OF RACK SO PULLER WILL FIT , WHY NONE ON THE TOP OF ON SIDES FOR PULLING SIDE HITS! MAYBE IT WOULD BE BEST TO WELD PLATE ON PULLER SO IT WILL FILL ALL AROUND RACK, I WORKED WITH 2 CAROLINERS FOR OVER 30 YEARS! THEY ARE THE BEST! GREAT JOB, CAROLINER HAD A FEW CROSS BRACES!

[@fix206]

I actually have another half inch piece of plate that is loose, meaning if I'll clamp the tower to the side of the deck then I'll just put down that loose piece on top of the frame tube where ever the tower would have to be placed at any given time. I could have done it the way you've mentioned but I didn't want to modify the tower in any way. Plus the plate that I welded on partially tied front tube to the side ones thus giving the front of the rack a bit more rigidity, since that area will likely see most action. Caroliner decks are longer then mine and I've seen then have up to 2 crossmembers, i might build a removable crossmember later on, and since my deck is shorter I should be fine with just one

[@RONANDAJDOGG]

@@fix206 I ALSO WANTED TO SAY YOU SURE DESIGNED WELDED UP A HECK OF A SET OF PINCH WELD CLAMPS! I WORKEF AT A SHOP IN SF. FOR 22YEARS DOING FRAME WORK EVERY DAY! WE HAD 4 FRAME RACKS , 2 CAROLINERS,ONE WHITNEY FOR CONVENTIONAL FRAMES AND A CAR BENCH WITH JIG FIXTURES! I LIKE THE CAROLINER THE BEST! YOUR RACK WILL WORK GOOD FOR YOU! THOSE ATE SOME NICE LOOKING WELDS! PENETRATION!

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

Well I guess I just became number 468 subscriber I've been wanting to build my own frame machine for a while stumbled across your Channel seen your skill at fabrication and Welding I look forward to seeing you do actual Auto Body repair good luck and God bless

[@fix206]

That vid will be out before long ,I'm going to sneak in one more quick video of the other project that've recently completed before I post the vid of the frame rack in action

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

@@fix206 cool can't wait

[@jimgriffeegriffee5536]

my thought is kick ass. dam good fabricator and welder.takes a lot of talent this man has it. i worked many different frame machines this i good for being made in the drive way. most good frame equipment you have to dam near make yourself. this man shows it.

[@fix206]

Thanks Jim, I am very pleased with the way this thing turned out. I've used it on a few different projects and it worked out great, this is one of those tools that no other tool can substitute. Also love the fact of how portable it is, when I'm done using it I can just flip the base it up on its side, set it up against the wall and it takes up no space at all. Sure am glad I have one now :-)

[@jimgriffeegriffee5536]

i should post my totals i do .the real deal bananas sways diamonds. i had cars t-boned so bad it shrunk the side of the car.thats where you need the sling shot pull.those are real hard to do on a bench or drive on rack. i am just thankful i got a dam good floor system that takes up no room. my shop has 24 pull pots in the floor in my frame area.after 51 yrs dabbling with bodyshop crap i want to retire.started at 11 yrs old.but i would say you have a hell of a talent most people dont comprehend to. you do a dam good welding job better than me.just wait till you get into the silicon bronze welds.leave it for the younger generation to figure out if they are smart enough and not lazy! i am dam near certain were at the end of frame repair. insurers just total it.srs goes with it. i could go on and on but wont have a good day and use the hell out of that machine you made. make it make you some cash off your idea and talent!

[@fix206]

Jim, it sounds like you're fixing some hard hits, I've done some in the past, but never any bananas, those require too much damn time to do right. Some folks don't mind that type of work, I personally just don't have the patience ☺️ Believe it or not but this thing already paid for itself a few times over. All in all I believe I spent about $800 in materials/welding wire/gas. The cheapest used frame rack that I could find in my area was around 5-7K and that thing was not portable by any stretch of imagination... weighed so much that it would have to permanently reside in a spot where it was parked. I am looking for property to build on, need a bigger house with a shop, most of the work that I do, I do in my driveway, I also happen to live in Seattle area where it rains a lot and let me tell you, it's no fun to work on cars in the rain 😣

[@jimgriffeegriffee5536]

@@fix206 i live in the thumb of michigan i just have a small shop built on the whim ?. there is not 1 pull i can do its big enough shop. if all you had was ike 800$ and your time you did dam good. a new 10 ton 10 inch ram is like 400 $..i did build my own posts and i did drill 24 3 inch holes in 6 inch cement.i just use the floor as my rack sometimes. i have another home made rack deal i dont know what to really call it. i am selling out any how when summers done i am 62 and retiring. i started this at 11 yrs old.i used to live in Olympia wa. yes it rains. .lacey collision back like 35 yrs a go i worked at. i do a lot of heavy hits .i rear clip cars also just cut the outer rocker (caps) drill out the inner just follow the welds in the floor.make a floor jig use the frame holes to A-line use the centering gages so you get no dog track.sways are my favorite. diamonds usually you got to replace part of the rail that dam hi strength steel and the ultra hss man you can burn drill bits up.i got every possable spot weld cutter and i found nothing beats the drill. i grind some welds its quick ez.glad i am quitting retiring technology no can do. just wait for the electric shit.i am also i-car certified. that dont mean shit i-car.

[@martygonazga8545]

That is totally awesome great job nice frame straightener

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justinshields4216]

My only suggestion on some of the thicker material.. beveled the edges.. then have ran a root pass then a cap.. but should be very efficient as far as footprint and overall design.. A+ work my friend. I like how you took basic theory and physics in your own way and applyed it to the brackets for the frame rails and notched everything so it was locked into place with extras gussets makes for a solid finish design that should outlast any vehicle it sees.

[@fix206]

I'm not planning on working on any trucks or full size SUVs so with the research I've done 1/4 wall is sufficient enough for what I'll be using this frame rack for. I didn't show every detail of this project but I actually did bevel the edges of the tube and I did do the root and the cap double pass :) Also used the dual shielded wire, because it burns hotter for better penetration, just wanted to make sure that the welds wouldn't be weak point of the rack.

[@justinshields4216]

@@fix206 I honestly thought so at first.. but just didn't see it in the video.. your welds looked great and very professionally done.. i would love the specs on those frame clamp designs. All in all.. i was impressed.

[@fix206]

Thanks man... yeah just let me know what measurements you need and I'll let you know what they are

[@joseosorio3767]

Dude you a syco money maker 💰👍🏼🤯

[@fix206]

LOL Thanks !!

[@laceyforrest5799]

Wow! You built that? such a fantastic job you did! Well done!

[@fix206]

Thank you... I really appreciate your comment ! Cheers

[@Ray-om5xt]

Well done you've done a great job. It doesn't look like it will break. 😊

[@fix206]

That frame rack has been amazing. I've already done a few frame rail and strut tower pulls with it and it performed beautifully without a hitch... 👍

[@RidingwithDylan]

Oh My Goodness.. Never could I imagine building my own frame machine I love m car-o liner but what an amazing job this turned out to be!

[@fix206]

Thanks man ! I'm too cheap to buy a car-oliner, I figured I could throw together something similar, and it worked !! :)

[@owenparker6651]

Great looking piece of work! Love the design and your workmanship is top drawer. Get your design on paper and sell the plans to other industrious people that don't have the room or the cash for a full size rack!

[@fix206]

Funny, my wife said the same thing, put the plans on paper and start selling them :)

[@owenparker6651]

@@fix206 Well, randomly finding your vid led me to watch a bunch of other vids on frame racks (I am a computer geek so don;t ask why, there is no reason) and the ones people had bought were no better than yours and seemed quite identical in most every way. I guess the tripping point is the frame tower. Can't always find a like-new one for $300.

[@411lofty]

Great Job I need all the measurements you used on your bench auto, also need to do if you did buy the main pulling ramp

[@maverick9769]

Great job,you could also have adapted the post by putting a half inch plate in the gap of the tower to reduce it to 5 inches instead. That way you can use all around the car

[@fix206]

I actually have another half inch piece of plate that is loose, meaning if I'll clamp the tower to the side of the deck then I'll just put down that loose piece on top of the frame tube where ever the tower would have to be placed at any given time. I could have done it the way you've mentioned but I didn't want to modify the tower in any way. Plus the plate that I welded on partially tied front tube to the side ones thus giving the front of the rack a bit more rigidity, since that area will likely see most action

[@maverick9769]

@@fix206 I totally see what you mean, good thing the sides have the 1.5 wide channel which should make the sturdy and maintain levelness.

[@miguelangeljimenezramirez4234]

Sin palabra super excelente. Podria hacer miles, yo trabajo en enderezaro y pintura hacer esa herramienta es increible amigo y te quedo como de fabrica!!

[@fix206]

Mucho gracias Miguel !!!

[@glbell4024]

Great job. It would be nice to have had one of those when I was working in auto body. It would also be nice to have two post for compound pulls. With your skills, you can make another pulling post.

[@fix206]

The guy that I bough the post from did have 3 more posts available for sale. I might run out and grab another one for compound pulls just as you've mentioned.

[@boclark9796]

I thought the same thing when I seen it where was that s*** at when I was working on cars I got 50 years in rebuilding selling that s*** I quit it I'm retired now ..they can have they're fun with cars I'm through thank you Jesus I'm retired

[@geralspringer1003]

I SEE THERE 326 PEOPLE don't like this. but as time goes by there be more. how can you not like this? this is better than what I built I built a dozer type. that type is my next one to build. this man did a very good job an layout it and the idea of it. he has been working at the auto body for a long time. I say to you 326 and more you build one and use it then come back and tell us about it. you 326 and more you just bunch lug nuts that loose you know what a loose lug nut good for nothing. your welding was good I have seen a lot on youtube as a welder, i started in 1966 i know ...

[@fix206]

Thank you for kind words Geral !!

[@uptrend9378]

how do you only have 8k subs?? you need more autobody repair videos as well as frame repairs !!! love the acura!

[@fix206]

LOL..thank you... I know that I have to upload more often, maybe then youtube will promote my channel some more and I'll get more subs? Not really sure how the algorithm works. I do have more auto body/auto paint and "how to" videos on my Chanel.

[@uptrend9378]

Fix206 just gotta post more good content ! Keepem coming !!

[@tramptruck4859]

Excellent video. It will work without question - I'd consider a couple more pieces of plate on the side rails to let you do a side pull.

[@ntokamak693]

Yes that's what I thought and would have given it more strength. It is too easy for us to say these things after the job is done, he has done a superb job and I really enjoyed watching the build.

[@richardcampbell3693]

Great job . I owned several brands of frame machines big racks. And the caroliner portable system is a good design for almost any vehicle. Only thing I would have done would have played the tower with that steel plate to make up the thickness. Instead of the channel. Great job .

[@fix206]

I figured by adding a channel that it would give the base a bit more rigidity.

[@farazsiddiqui6689]

Legend! Great job. Professionally done.

[@fix206]

Thank you very much Faraz !!

[@russsmith9042]

Looks like it would work good on light pulls nicely done. The hard part looks like to me is getting it underneath your vehicle. That’s gonna be a friggin nightmare unless you drive a four-wheel-drive then you gotta lift it up to it. It’s still cheaper than the frame machine. I understand that.

[@SombraRD]

Hello, excellent channel!!!, I am a fan. I need your help, I have the Car O Liner Tower, but without the hydraulic bottle, would you help me know which one it is exactly? (hydraulic bottle)

[@fix206]

Sure thing, what information do you need on that hydraulic cylinder?

[@SombraRD]

What type of hydraulic bottle is it, and the adapters (where it connects to the tower)?@@fix206

[@fix206]

What's your email? I can send you some pics

[@SombraRD]

juancarlosgara@@fix206

[@fix206]

what is your full email address?

[@fernandoovalle379]

You are a genius man , congratulations....

[@fix206]

I am far from genius, but I do appreciate the comment !!!

[@pcecoffice4760]

Nice job for a homemade machine. NOT for precsion collision repair that is needed on late model vehicles but okay for older veicles with greater build tolerances. One thing I would change right away though is your jaws. Those jaws will rip holes in pinchwelds and the vehicle will slip and you will have to repair the rockers when you are done. Consider buying some jaws from a frame machine company. Keep in mind that "Energy Management Controls" on late model vehicles require precision measuring capabilities of less than 2mm and some late model vehicles to 1mm. Your homemade machine doesn't come close and air bag timing and other energy controls will be compromised. Stick with sheet metal repairs and you should be okay.

[@Witsenburg]

Have you seen his Mazda repair videos he did with this in the meantime?

[@ekim000]

That's an impressive build.

[@willierule3744]

I don't know what to say I mean I'm kind of speechless the only thing I can say is wow. Good job

[@fix206]

Thank you Willie... Comments like yours make me feel real good about what I do.

[@willierule3744]

@@fix206 you're very welcome thank you for replying I like getting advice from people lets me know they hear what I got to say

[@donaldfontana1178]

I think you did a dam fine job . I have made things like this before and they worked but yours is better built and will work fine.

[@fix206]

Thank you Donald, I've looked at a bunch of pictures of different frame racks online and based on that I've created an idea of what I've wanted... I think it turned out great, already proved itself on a couple of pulls including one frame pull. There is a video of the rack in action right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqkZ5qCi554mKc

[@clintonhayes670]

Amazing build i lov watching people make stuff i learned a lot with cutting straight lines and I'll watch all your content well done.justsayin!

[@fix206]

Thank you Clinton... Promise I won't disappoint 👍

[@johnyhefner]

That was amazing. Those welds look really strong. My neighbors would hate you though.

[@fix206]

Thanks man, I normally keep my noise level down and only paint occasionally, and when I do it's normally on weekdays during the hours when most of my neighbors are at work, plus I help a bunch of them out with their car issues so I am good with everyone around here

[@keithglaysher737]

Excellent job man, very professional.

[@fix206]

Thank you Keith, I appreciate the comment 👍

[@rico43stl]

Bravo, Dam Good Job, Best Fabrication Work Ive Ever Seen,

[@fix206]

Thanks bother !

[@stefanmihaylov102]

Hey, i`ve been watching your videos for a while now and i`ve learned a lot of new things thanks to you. I`m rebuilding salvage cars and i need a frame rack. The problem is where i live there are no such offers like tower only for couple hundread bucks, everything is so expensive and hard to get at all. So i figured i`m gonna make my own. I have all the necessary tools and commitment but I would really use some help from you with some specific numbers on the tower. Thanks in advance

[@fix206]

Let me know what measurements you need I'll try to help as much as I can

[@stefanmihaylov102]

@@fix206 sorry for the late response- I could use as much intel on the tower as i can get. I already made the platform and currently working on the fixing system. Greetings from Bulgaria :)

[@andycortez100]

Wow !!!!🙌🙏👏 What plasma cutting use ?????

[@yunoedarovanie]

Отличная работа! У Вас руки золотые.

[@fix206]

Спасибио Николай, благодарю за комент

[@arnoldglean1101]

this is a super mad build!!!! I Love it..i gotta build me one of those!! looks way better and more solid than the store bought ones..ya gotta do a vid with it in action!!

[@fix206]

Working on that vid right not... Should be out in a couple of days !

[@pa6390]

It will hold! Nice work..

[@fix206]

It sure will hold !! Thanks man !!

[@crazymtbrider]

When spraying large projects with aerosol cans it can get expensive sometimes costing more than the project itself for cans of paint, I'd love a frame straightening machine but have no space for storage good job 👍

[@ctr7474paul]

wow what a talented guy

[@fix206]

Thank you Paul, I appreciate it !!!

[@morgansword]

Liked this post well enough that I will share it with some other metal heads. I have never used one like that as the others were store bought junk that bent before frame give a bit..... I liked and subbed

[@fix206]

Thank you for a sub, sharing and a comment. Promise I won't disappoint :)

[@alialsaeedi1024]

Great job. Can't wait to see you testing it.

[@fix206]

That vid will be out real soon👍

[@robertbradford2734]

I think it's perfect design could be incorporated in bigger units really economical build thanks for the video...👍👍

[@fix206]

I tried to keep it under $1K without sacrificing the quality of the build. In the end total investment $700-800... Think I did good :)

[@robertbradford2734]

@@fix206 absolutely!

[@барсказань]

классный стапель, знал что и в америке русские умельцы есть , золотые руки можно сказать , еше вы продемонстрировали ремонт кузова машины было бы вообще супер!!! молодец! я Россиянин город Шагонар Респ. Тува , хотелось иметь в своем гараже такой стапель как у вас !!!! СПАСИБО!!! Четирдим!

[@fix206]

Большое спасибо за комплимент! Я сам родом из Томска, живу в Америке с 95ого года в пригороде города Сеатл. Уже есть видео в котором я продемонстрировал стапель в работе kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqkZ5qCi554mKc

[@NareshKumar-fg6ch]

Very very good work my brother And u inspire me to do it

[@fix206]

Glad to hear that, inspiration is very important. Watching lot's of stuff on KZbin also inspires me to do stuff... :) cheers !!

[@biggoomba2066]

Quality, be proud.

[@fix206]

Thank you, I'm so glad that I built this rack, I've been able to take on projects that I would have passed on in the past. It opens up a whole another world of possibilities when it comes to auto body repair...

[@MrWolveshunter]

Very strong frame well done

[@fix206]

Thank you Samir... It held up great when I pulled 2 frame rails at once...

[@josedelao9124]

I think it will pull sheet metal door posts shock towers but not old school classic car full frame cars trucks not enough power not ridget enough but fo unibody cars small pickup your fine very impressive congratulations nice workmanship.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

I love your style man!!! But have you ever considered using some (steel) saw horses or a steel welding table (also for the drill press...)? You do everything on the floor which will destroy your back in time...and btw..your frame rack will def. hold. Your welds look solid and neat and the construction looks sound too!!! You're one hell of fabricator. With no back ache yet...

[@fix206]

Full size drill press would have been nice to have. But as far as welding up the big pieces, I think doing it on the ground was a good idea, I had no help so lifting big heavy tubes up onto the saw horses would have probably messed my back up :)

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

@@fix206 Yeah you're right there but my mind sometimes wandered off and then I recalled the Pakistani Truck Channel here on KZbin. If you're not familiar with that yet you should watch some episodes. Mind you, only with regard to the back breaking work😉 not your quality of work because IMO it's way up there...

[@rickblackhawk7264]

Fantastic Build

[@fix206]

Thank you !!

[@marcvanderpoelen5210]

love it ! can't wait for a real frame pull!

[@fix206]

That vid is coming soon 👍

[@garthdavids2952]

Really great job. Looks more than just capable of doing what it was built for. i would not mind trying to build something similar for the school where i am a trainer. AWESOME JOB man!

[@fix206]

thanks Garth !! It's not a difficult thing to build. You should totally throw one together if you get a chance

[@garthdavids2952]

I will definitely give it my best shot. Thanx for the video.👏

[@johnnysmith4514]

Good job. A lot of hard work thou, amazing reasults.

[@fix206]

Thank you!