winter changes/upgrades
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Re: winter changes/upgrades
I just remembered one area of weight added I did not take into consideration. The 11 gauge, .125" thick plate used to box the frame.
I just found a weight/sq-ft for this material and is calculates out to 14 lbs of material for both frame rails.
I just found a weight/sq-ft for this material and is calculates out to 14 lbs of material for both frame rails.
Re: winter changes/upgrades
Next little update.
The TRZ housing showed up Christmas eve and today I was able to fabricate and install the back brace as well as machining and installing the lower shock mounts. The housing is mocked up and I'm ready to bend up the tubes for the back portion of the cage.
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild44.jpg)
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The TRZ housing showed up Christmas eve and today I was able to fabricate and install the back brace as well as machining and installing the lower shock mounts. The housing is mocked up and I'm ready to bend up the tubes for the back portion of the cage.
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild44.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild46.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild47.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild48.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild49.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/rebuild50.jpg)
Re: winter changes/upgrades
I got to work Saturday to discover I was out of some tubing I needed to complete the back of the cage. So I was forced to do some small work instead. I made some brackets to remount the Wolfe anti-roll as well as making some braces for the upper control arm mounts.
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_1.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_2.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_3.jpg)
I got the needed tubing today, so tomorrow evening I'll get back to work on the rear portion of the cage, then work on remounting the anti-roll bar.
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_1.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_2.jpg)
![Image](http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv124/10secBu/upper_brace_3.jpg)
I got the needed tubing today, so tomorrow evening I'll get back to work on the rear portion of the cage, then work on remounting the anti-roll bar.
Re: winter changes/upgrades
WOW! Looks really good........
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et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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That ought to strengthen up those uppers real nice. Looks good man..
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mmmm.... Fabrication Porn. ![Thumbs Up! :thumb:](./images/smilies/icon_thumb.gif)
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'70 GS Stage 1, 466 BBB, 11:1,wiesco pistons, stock rod, ported Edelbrock heads, 1.55 rollers, single plain intake, 950 Quickfuel, aeromotive ss pump, TH400, 9" PTC converter, 3.90 12bolt, NOS Mini, NX Single entry Crossbar
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I was just thinking the same thing !!! LOL LOLevil16v wrote:mmmm.... Fabrication Porn.
Beautiful work, man that is sweet stuff...
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
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Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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Thats exactly what it is.evil16v wrote:mmmm.... Fabrication Porn.
Its always good to see the work of someone who really knows their shit, and cares what it looks like too.
I'm pretty picky but I think I'd let you work on my car.
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Best time to date 7.99 @ 170 mph
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I wish I still had a car so he could work on it!Moparious Maximus wrote:evil16v wrote:mmmm.... Fabrication Porn.
I'm pretty picky but I think I'd let you work on my car.
Damn beautiful work
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Thanks for the nice comments guys. I got a few hours this evening and got a couple more bars fitted in the back end of the car. Wore me out climbing in and out between 40 to 50 times.
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I wish that I was there just so I could watch and learn.
No doubt some of the best fab work I've seen.
You da MAN
No doubt some of the best fab work I've seen.
You da MAN
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I can tell you that fab work is not a spectator sport. You would fall asleep after the first half hour.Carolina Kid wrote:I wish that I was there just so I could watch and learn.
No doubt some of the best fab work I've seen.
You da MAN
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I just decided that I will no longer post pictures of my welding.
I mean, a guy has to reserve *some* dignity, right ?
I mean, a guy has to reserve *some* dignity, right ?
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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Thats what I was thinking I was going to post some pics of the little shock brackets a made but after seeing DOT's work I think Ill keep them to myself.wikd69 wrote:I just decided that I will no longer post pictures of my welding.
I mean, a guy has to reserve *some* dignity, right ?
Really nice work DOT
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