Alternator bracket

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Friend asked me to make a bench mounted alternator bracket for an invention of his. Some kind of generator/alternator, AC/DC power source. TIG welded it up for him-mild steel. Chevy alternator. Cut the square hole in the front plate with a plasma cutter. The 2 cuts for the swivel slot were plasma cut on a radius centered in the lower bolt hole. TIG skills are getting a little better, much easier to TIG on thicker metal. Could have MIG welded it, but I'm trying to use TIG when ever possible for the practice. Attached Images
Reply:Few more pics.....
Reply:Nice clean, and simple design. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkQualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Looks nice. Your friend will be happy. I can't tell from the photos but most alternators have a long bolt that goes through two ears on the vehicle (bottom in your picture) which ensures the belt tension doesn't pull the alternator out of square. You might want to add a rear ear to your base plate so the long bolt is fully supported both front and back.
Reply:@ forhire  I planned on welding in a rear tab on the back of the lower bolt, but customer said it was fine the way it is. Good enough to hold the alternator in place while working on his "invention".
Reply:I want to see his invention when it's finished.
Reply:I would like to see also! I had somewhat the same thought a few years ago about a compact 'emergency' deal that would be able to power some electrical tools/lights, light welding, battery charger, air compressor, and whatnot.I did out it together and it works for charging batteries well but that is as far as I got with it and it sits on the side now.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...u-use-them-fortesting the theory: 12v battery, jumper cables, and a 6013.I only have a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/VPT/244788508917829