The Ford Barn

Ziffer · 06-29-2015, 11:01 PM

Getting ready to put the holes in my webbing and I remember on my last car it was a BEAR. Anyone have a good technique they are willing to share?

Thanks in advance.

Z

CA Victoria · 06-29-2015, 11:06 PM

I bought an inexpensive hole punch from Ace hardware. Other sources: Tandy Leather, Fastenall.

Kahuna · 06-30-2015, 12:07 AM

As Tim mentioned, a hole punch works great. Make sure it's sharp

deuce_roadster · 06-30-2015, 12:26 AM

Cheap Harbor Freight set of hole punches and a block of hardwood to punch on.

325w · 06-30-2015, 07:31 AM

What they said. Hardwood is important.

jimvette59 · 06-30-2015, 07:41 AM

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I was taught to use the hard wood on the end grain when punching gaskets. I guess a hand held multiple punch will work also.

FL&WVMIKE · 06-30-2015, 08:51 AM

I remember using a ball peen hammer on it right on the frame, as I was installing it. It worked !
MIKE (mikeburch)

Willit Stop · 06-30-2015, 08:52 AM

Vice grips on a small section of 1/2 inch copper works well.I heat the pipe up with a propane torch and burn a nice clean hole through the webbing.

WestCoast · 06-30-2015, 11:28 AM

stretch the webbing out on the frame and secure the ends, take a piece of chalk and find the holes and mark them with a piece of chalk, while the webbing is still on the frame slip a piece of hard wood under webbing and punch the holes right there, that way you can correct any that might get off, use a slightly bigger punch to get some play to make it easier to install the bolts

WestCoast · 06-30-2015, 11:33 AM

maybe im wrong, but shouldn't this post be in the model a room?

J Franklin · 06-30-2015, 12:24 PM

Any frame needing webbing will do here.

WestCoast · 06-30-2015, 01:47 PM

franklin your right, but I just related webbing to the model a's

Tinker · 06-30-2015, 02:25 PM

Usually everyone has a bunch of extra brass hose barbs that come in kits in various sizes. Which I personally don't throw away.

Some wood, a hammer, and a couple hose barbs. Most likely all these things you might already have stashed in your garage. Works really well when making gaskets too.

Tinker · 06-30-2015, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willit Stop

Vice grips on a small section of 1/2 inch copper works well.I heat the pipe up with a propane torch and burn a nice clean hole through the webbing.

I like this idea and will try this next time. It would seal the hole in the webbing. No frays.

DavidG · 06-30-2015, 02:35 PM

Ford used it at least through the '38 model year.

CA Victoria · 06-30-2015, 03:21 PM

Question, how do you tell model a webbing from efv8 webbing? :-)

waterboychuck · 06-30-2015, 06:06 PM

A hole punch works great.

Strick · 06-30-2015, 07:16 PM

I recommend Willit Stop's technique

06-29-2015, 11:01 PM	#1
Ziffer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 171	Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Getting ready to put the holes in my webbing and I remember on my last car it was a BEAR. Anyone have a good technique they are willing to share? Thanks in advance. Z

06-29-2015, 11:06 PM	#2
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? I bought an inexpensive hole punch from Ace hardware. Other sources: Tandy Leather, Fastenall. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

06-30-2015, 12:07 AM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? As Tim mentioned, a hole punch works great. Make sure it's sharp

06-30-2015, 12:26 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Cheap Harbor Freight set of hole punches and a block of hardwood to punch on.

06-30-2015, 07:31 AM	#5
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 379	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? What they said. Hardwood is important.

06-30-2015, 07:41 AM	#6
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,330	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was taught to use the hard wood on the end grain when punching gaskets. I guess a hand held multiple punch will work also.

06-30-2015, 08:51 AM	#7
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? I remember using a ball peen hammer on it right on the frame, as I was installing it. It worked ! MIKE (mikeburch)

06-30-2015, 08:52 AM	#8
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Vice grips on a small section of 1/2 inch copper works well.I heat the pipe up with a propane torch and burn a nice clean hole through the webbing.

06-30-2015, 11:28 AM	#9
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? stretch the webbing out on the frame and secure the ends, take a piece of chalk and find the holes and mark them with a piece of chalk, while the webbing is still on the frame slip a piece of hard wood under webbing and punch the holes right there, that way you can correct any that might get off, use a slightly bigger punch to get some play to make it easier to install the bolts

06-30-2015, 11:33 AM	#10
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? maybe im wrong, but shouldn't this post be in the model a room?

06-30-2015, 12:24 PM	#11
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Any frame needing webbing will do here.

06-30-2015, 01:47 PM	#12
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? franklin your right, but I just related webbing to the model a's

06-30-2015, 02:25 PM	#13
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Usually everyone has a bunch of extra brass hose barbs that come in kits in various sizes. Which I personally don't throw away. Some wood, a hammer, and a couple hose barbs. Most likely all these things you might already have stashed in your garage. Works really well when making gaskets too.

06-30-2015, 02:35 PM	#15
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Ford used it at least through the '38 model year.

06-30-2015, 03:21 PM	#16
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? Question, how do you tell model a webbing from efv8 webbing? :-) __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

06-30-2015, 06:06 PM	#17
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? A hole punch works great. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

06-30-2015, 07:16 PM	#18
Strick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,100	Re: Any good ways to put holes in frame webbing? I recommend Willit Stop's technique