Looking better all the time !!!
How far is it from the top of the rear coil to the brace that comes down from the roll bar ? That looks like it could be a possible weak spot.
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04-10-2006, 09:21 PM #51
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04-10-2006, 10:21 PM #52
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the bracket that the coilover bolts to is 1 1/2" center to center
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04-10-2006, 11:21 PM #53
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I'm talking about the tubular frame work. It looks like the tube could bend where the coil connects to it upon heavy impact in rough use. Maybe a brace from the coil bracket up to the tubeing that runs to the roll bar would make it a little stiffer ??
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04-10-2006, 11:33 PM #54
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ohh i see what you are saying, its about a foot from the downbar. I dont foresee it having any problems but ill take a closer look at it tomorrow, thanks for looking out
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04-11-2006, 09:34 PM #55
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well today i mocked up the interior again, mounted the radiator, and started figuring out brackets for the r&p/spindles.
its officially crunch time. one week and one day to get it road worthy
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04-12-2006, 09:49 PM #56
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got the tie rods done today, and the fuel cell straps done. Tomorrow ill start welding up all the loose ends and hopefully jake will pick up the crank/block tomorrow from the machine shop, drop off the transmission, drop off the driveshaft, and we'll hopefully start painting by friday
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04-16-2006, 10:33 PM #57
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Got the chassis painted, bedlinered the interior, painted most all of the suspension parts, and assembled the motor. more pics tomorrow
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04-16-2006, 10:52 PM #58
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What a differance a little paint makes. I want to see some pics of that rascal airborn and kicking up some dirt !!!
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04-17-2006, 11:02 PM #59
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haha yea believe me, seeing that burnt brown rust color was getting old. And im sure a few burnout/jumping videos will be in the mix soon
Today I assembled the 4 link, rear coilovers, front coilovers, 90% of the steering, master cylinder/brake pedal, control arms, fuel cell, and did some more work on the motor.AIM: Zachary188
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04-18-2006, 11:16 PM #60
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Today i got the rest of the motor/trans assembled and installed
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