autotr8er2 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Industries Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac222/xtreme_industries/Untitled-3a.jpg here is what I found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac222/xtreme_industries/Untitled-3a.jpg here is what I found WOW!!! So, What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Are you sticking with the stock vette wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 yep. They are staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm just worried its going to look like a hot wheels car. Not trying to be offensive at all. Really love the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm just worried its going to look like a hot wheels car. Not trying to be offensive at all. Really love the build. No worries. I'm concerned as well. It's gonna be ground breaking, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty86 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 WOW!!! So, What do you think? Thanks Extreme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Designed the front upper shock mounts. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/091A0236-61C7-407D-88FB-5163C96D26D1.png http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/CF4822FA-6915-408B-9611-BC1BCFF2F0B4.png http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/845E1C26-4216-4284-A9A0-C5D05DD9ECB5.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-VO Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 No bent pushrods this time? Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needsq Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm just worried its going to look like a hot wheels car. Not trying to be offensive at all. Really love the build. I love hot wheels cars. Reminds me of the 80s GT cars. I like it, plus its blue so, WIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) @ Devo - lol @ needsq - hey someone else with vision! Cool!! lol Edited October 17, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/D9F08768-0EF9-45DA-B4AB-BEBC4D44786C.jpg Parts are in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Sent the drawings Wednesday evening. Already got the parts back today. 3 day turn around!!! http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/8F8BA91B-5F75-4145-ACBF-4EEAF70F934B.jpghttp://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/14826819-784D-4485-B4DD-0E46EE15490D.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Completed upper shock mounting bracket http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/C99307CD-FC61-4A3C-8565-58B2024B9034.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 sweet I see ya making progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-VO Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Why you would cut that logo out in the middle of structural steel is beyond me... you've seriously reduced the strength of those parts and created stress concentrations. Before you weld them onto the car, get another batch run without the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) D-VO, you are correct. The forces present however are outside the logo. It's just real estate designed to help me position the bracket. Have a little faith in me, it's 3/16" steel. When you see the final installation, you will understand. Edited October 19, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-VO Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 The forces present are not only outside the logo. This is not the same as an a-arm where the space in between the legs is "free". You'll be fixing the right angle to the frame rail, so any loads will have to go "around" the logo cut-out, you're well boxed out to prevent twisting motion, but the stress concentrations induced around those areas are going to wear your parts out faster. A circle cutout would have been a much better choice, not all negative space is created equal. I get that it's 3/16" steel, but when (this is not a matter of if) you wind up fatigue cracking those inside corners from the cutouts and destroying your suspension, that will be a pretty awful fix to have to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) I'm agreeing with you, D-VO. You are 100% correct as the setup is shown now. Just wait and see. You will understand. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm and concern. Richard Edited October 19, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-VO Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not trying to be disagreeable or hate on the work you have done, from what I have seen the fabrication is of high quality, and I certainly don't want to detract from your ambitions on this project. I want this to be as awesome and reliable (and safe) as possible. Looking forward to the next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm not offended at all. I really appreciate all feedback. It makes this project much more rewarding to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autotr8er2 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Air Ride, Baby!!! Body is still sitting above the frame. Next step is to take the chassis to an alignment shop to verify everything is where it's supposed to be. Enjoy the video! http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/autotr8er/Mobile%20Uploads/th_56785D01-7C22-493C-9F9E-683F95803C10.jpg Edited October 24, 2015 by autotr8er2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Spllooooossssh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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