Reinforcing and molding 1959 Impala lowrider X-frame PART 1

This is the first part of a series on reinforcing and molding the x-frame I’ll be using to the 59 build, this section in this video alone took about 30 hours to complete, it’s definitely the most involved area on the frame to wrap and mold, it’s done now, hope y’all enjoy, I bought the frame wrapping kit from ​⁠‪@caddyshack8574‬ it’s a 1/8” inch kit and I’m loving it, definitely saved me a bunch of time, purchasing was a breeze, told them what I wanted and the kit showed up a week later 👍

[@busaracer590]

Red rocket 🚀 frame looking sick 👍🏾💯🔥💪🏾💪🏾 I see 👀 you all the way from huntsville alabama great work man can't wait to see the final results.. chevy bowtie for life

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you my man, appreciate that, got to keep the chevys alive 😎

[@Thoth432Hz]

Also the spring pockets added more plates. You have done an amazing job to this frame. 👍👍👍

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you sir 👍

[@stevemendoza8580]

Finally we get to see someone work on the horns!! Thank you for showing us how to properly do the work! Love your content show more! Muchas gracias por tu tiempo!!!

[@RedRocket64]

Yes sir, your welcome, I’ll be uploading the frame horn video this weekend 👍

[@lawrencecardenasjr8073]

Brooo that looks good you just gave me some inspiration just get mune done ... following forsure

[@RedRocket64]

Glad the video helped, more to come, thank you 👍🤝

[@StreetcertifiedCustoms]

Clean work 💪💪💪 a lot don’t understand how much work goes into doing all this

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, you’re right, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted 👍

[@gemcitywelding7234]

Very nice job! I got a build series on my frame over on my channel as well. Only thing I did different was the front crossmember. Glad to see you making content again. Looking forward to part 2.

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, I’ll check it out 👍

[@lonestarlows]

Oh this boy here seasoned. I'm talking bout the boy put in. I ain't gone lie, this boy putting some shit on

[@drewsvlogs9797]

Good looking work 💪💪💯💯

[@vencilldavid]

Great work! I’m wrapping my brothers 64 frame now; this will definitely help out a lot! Keep it up

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, sure thing, glad the videos help 👍

[@jessejuarez2508]

Very nice !

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you

[@robertrichards6459]

Nice work 😊

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you 🙏

[@BUTTA611]

Yeszirrr.. my 60 frame about 90% done! Great video!

[@RedRocket64]

Nice! Can’t wait to to be at that point, Thank you 👍

[@edgrabski1390]

I was going to Email Ken on Monday to see if you ever started on the frame. You had to spend time with Bobby to get him "Motivated" after he was having so many rust problems, so that took up some of your time. I never knew that the Canadian frames were that different but after you explained the differences I understand why you are using one. The Warp Kit looks like it was a great investment, a real time saver after someone else made all the adjustments to make it fit as good as it does. The amount of bending you had to do was amazing but you did a great job on that part. A lot of people do not understand that you have to weld all the parts together to get the greatest strength. My Buddy was a Election Beam Welder and the test was to weld a a 12" thick block so I know a little about welding from him. Great that you Son can help, sounds like he is learning some good skills. The finished frame looks GREAT !!!!!!

[@RedRocket64]

Yeah, had to give Bobby a little boost there, not sure why he ever second guesses him self, he’s very talented, the frame I built for the rocket was also coincidentally a Canadian frame, very happy I was able to find another one 👍 I’m loving the frame wrap kit, definitely saved some time there! My older brother was a welder by trade, he was always stressing welding everything together making it ONE structure instead of overlapped pieces, made perfect sense ✔️ That’s one heck of a test your buddy had to go through, happy my son is around to learn, he loves cars, love having him around 👍 thanks for your continuous support Ed, we really do appreciate it 🤝

[@edgrabski1390]

How did you ever fine 2 Canadian frames ????? Yes Bobby just needed a little push to get him back on track, he seems like a real good worked, never says much just keeps working 🙂 Great that your Son has interest in what you are doing, anything he learns will be with him for life. My Son raced Karts for 9 years so we were on the road a lot and had great fun. He helped do tech at National events and raced at them He worked Summers in College for Indy Car teams, then went full time for almost 10 years. When he worked Summers for small teams they never had enough people I got to work on the car, great fun for me. Keep up the great work, which I know you will.

[@DevilDog3531]

Glad to see your back making videos! Been waiting for you to drop some new content!

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, happy to be back 👍

[@straightpipeproductions3726]

Great video man, very few x-frame wrap videos on the ol’ interwebs….

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, more to come 🤝👍

[@straightpipeproductions3726]

I’m also doing a 3 part frame wrap for a 64. 🤙🏼

[@RedRocket64]

@straightpipeproductions3726 Awesome, I’ll check it out 👍

[@landry209]

getting ready to start on mine

[@RedRocket64]

Hope the videos help 👍

[@donfullbright8468]

Thanks I need to do the same thing.

[@user-lf2sj7js4n]

Gawd dog beautiful work

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, lot more to come 👍🤝

[@robsoultrain1061]

💪🏾💪🏾💯🔥

[@RedRocket64]

👊🤝

[@robertruano1871]

I bought that same kit, I don’t know if you are aware that you have to notch for the a arm, by putting the plate on the inside of the a arm mount it pulls you arm closer in to where it hit the frame, oh and you shaft , well at least mine didn’t sit flat so I had to use a flap disk to flatten the face of the mount, oh and congratulations on the 59 but that 4 was clean 😩

[@RedRocket64]

Thank, I’ll keep a eye out for that, I’ll be mocking up everything before the pretty stuff 👍

[@Thoth432Hz]

Where the upper A Arms mount the top where the cylinder holes are drilled and the sides of the ears I haven’t seen many people plate and weld those in.

[@RedRocket64]

Yes, definitely adds strength and a nice smooth look 👍

[@HiptonismHD]

It's a good amount of work and a lot of time, but I can't imagine paying someone $10,000 for something like this.. That's the price I've heard. Not sure if that means stripping the car off first or a finish like paint or sealer or whatever but that sounds like an insane amount of money to me...

[@cleo-wu4bo]

Look what the cat drug in 😂

[@TTGTO288]

Do you worry about water getting stuck between the frame and the wrap work and causing rust/rot? If i go this route, i think i'll POR 15 the crap out of everything, then use a weld through primer on the bare spots before welding.

[@RedRocket64]

Im not worried about that at all, the epoxy im spraying on it is water proof. Por 15 and weld through won’t hurt anything but is way overkill. Even if a frame is submersed is fresh water 24-7 it would take years to rot. My advice is to not overthink these things or you’ll never get anything done.

[@TTGTO288]

@RedRocket64 I can respect that. I'm not a lowrider guy, but have a '63 Impala that I want to put a Duramax diesel in for big block power and V6 fuel mileage. I'm looking into ways to reinforce the frame without putting a cage in the car ... hate roll cages in street cars.

[@RedRocket64]

@@TTGTO288 That’s one heck of a combo! Would love to see that 👍 frame wrap would definitely help in your case, I would completely box the whole thing or worry about molding it either, that will save you a bunch of time.

[@TTGTO288]

@@RedRocket64 I like the molded look. Adds to the aesthetic of the car. I am also considering doing the side frame rails with extra body mounts and maybe a hoop behind the back seat.

[@tonyg8362]

That looks like a shit ton of work

[@RedRocket64]

You are correct ✅ 🫠

[@RedRocket64]

Yes sir, thank you 👊🤝

[@alejandrodreal5764]

Thanks for your video bro.. had a question is it necessary to reinforce the inside of the spring pocket?

[@RedRocket64]

Yes sir, I wouldn’t say it’s necessary, I’ve build a few frame without them and never had any issues 👍 I will be uploading part 3 of this frame build in the next couple of days.

[@alejandrodreal5764]

Thank you.. will definitely check it out!

[@vicentecastro9403]

Frame is going look nice. What welder are you using?

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, it’s a Vulcan mig max 215, 0.30 wire C25 gas

[@Thoth432Hz]

Hello Bro I noticed that you didn’t weld/close in the sides and top of upper an arm frame mounting ears is it because of clearance?

[@RedRocket64]

I did add metal and weld on both sides of the towers or ears that hold the upper a arms.

[@BUTTA611]

How were you able to flip the frame over and back over again? Looks dam good!

[@RedRocket64]

Thank you, I had my son help me flip it over, it’s not that heavy yet.

[@stizolac]

​@RedRocket64 I saw GemCity make a frame rotisserie out of a couple engine stands. What do you think...would it be helpful, or a waste of time?

[@RedRocket64]

@stizolac that’s very helpful! I would recommend it 👍

[@diytypeofguy6502]

When u get a 59? Where's red rocket?

[@RedRocket64]

Bought the 59 in January 2023 👍

[@diytypeofguy6502]

@@RedRocket64 tell me u still have red rocket ?