G35 Front Tube Frame Build - Part 1

While I am waiting for the 6MT transmission to arrive so I can finish the conversion, I've decided to start building a tube front end. It is not complete yet, and all pieces are only tack welded on for now (I will TiG weld the entire part when it is complete).

This is the main upper tube, and it was the most complicated piece to make because of all the bends. I took measurements and carefully bent it to match the contours of the factory composite core support.


Once I was happy with the upper tube, I completely removed the factory core support. Here you can see all the different fluid coolers I have. 1. Power Steering Cooler, 2. 5AT Transmission Cooler, 3. Dual Core Engine Oil Cooler.


I created brackets that will mount to the shock towers and temporarily attached them with Cleco Pins. I then cut the upper tube to the correct length and tack welded it onto the brackets.


I checked to make sure the hood still closed properly, and then added the headlight brackets and front bumper brackets. The dual core oil cooler is crooked because it is not attached to anything yet.


Brackets were created to mount the front bash bar to the factory location. The Aerocatch hood pins were also mounted to the upper bar.


I will work on it this weekend and post more progress pictures. Thanks!