Rear Frame Upgrades - Franna Crane Project Part 29

This video continues Part 29 of the Franna Crane restoration project, focusing on rear frame upgrades at Cutting Edge Engineering Australia. Follow along as the team applies etch primer to new sheet metal for the top deck before bad weather hits, then watch the fabrication and welding process for new engine mounts to properly position the engine. See the step-by-step installation of the articulation joint plate and corner plates in the rear wheel arches. Learn about the challenges of preparing the top deck, including removing broken bolts, filling holes, cleaning welds, and test fitting plates. Observe how the team secures the new top plates with sickaflex and tackles the unexpected complications of drilling out old wiring holes only to discover rust, steel, and tangled wiring. This 48-minute workshop video showcases real-world machining and fabrication techniques in an Australian engineering shop specializing in mining and earthmoving equipment repair.