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[Olds455guy]

Hey Im just posting to keep my account active and to introduce myself. I live in central Utah, and Ive been speed bagging for a about 8 months or so. Im self taught so far and Im finding tons of great info on this site. I like to weld and fabricate so I built a few of my own bases out of steel and used some old desk tops I got from a local school for the wood. So far its worked out really good. Anyway thanks for all the info and wisdom I look forward to improving my skills.

[Speedbag]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your homemade handiwork and punching.

[Biff]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your homemade handiwork and punching.

Hey Olds455, welcome to the forums. Also, I'd like to see some pix of what wraps around that 455.

[Olds455guy]

Ok Ive got a cell phone pic of my car, Ill take a few pics of the bases Ive built tonight.

[Olds455guy]

Here is a few pics of the first base I built, solid as a rock with the added support on the end of the platform. I have lots of scrap metal so it only cost a few hours and a can of spray paint so Im happy. I don't like the square platform, as soon as I get time Ill build a thicker round one. I just finished an improved version for my brother, so Ill get pics when I get out to see him. Anyway let me know what you think.

[Biff]

Ralph/Olds, looks like a '69 or '70. There was a smaller back window that year. I think the body style changed in '68 from the longer looking, boxy style to the "sleeker" look.

Edit: I agree with Ralph, your platform looks SOLID.