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Rough_Rider |
Oct 9 2006, 10:43 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
TBO this wasn't what i'd call cheap or easy...
Cost Tally: Lexan $60 Braces $100 Arrylic hinges $5 Glue $2 Drill bits $30 Misc $20 Half way thru I had to ask (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) But all my alternatives we're more expensive Or needed welding skills i don't have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Time tally : at least 15hrs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) But you know i kinda like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
drgchapman |
Oct 9 2006, 10:51 PM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm in trouble now............
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Trekkor |
Oct 9 2006, 11:10 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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grantsfo |
Oct 9 2006, 11:16 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
....Can I find all that stuff at Home Depot?
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Trekkor |
Oct 9 2006, 11:27 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
You may have to duck into OSH for this one...Seriously.
KT |
tomamafone |
Oct 10 2006, 12:22 AM
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There's no "I" in Teener Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 7-January 05 From: Hollywood, CA Member No.: 3,414 |
where didja get those links (the braces)? i have a little project im working on and i need a couple of them. And kudos ont he lexan cutting job. looks very clean.
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Jeroen |
Oct 10 2006, 04:45 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
nice job!
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Rough_Rider |
Oct 10 2006, 09:12 AM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
Plastic pieces are available at TAP plastics, got the acrylic glue, lexan drill bits, lexan hinges & core all there. Spoiler braces we're trickier, searched for days through longacre, & tons of racers places. Finally found ones with full degree of freedom heim joints at www.pitstopusa.com Their spendy but ironically if you price up the individual parts there in the ballpark. DIY braces goto pegasus.com |
URY914 |
Oct 10 2006, 09:16 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Nice work.
I bet it hurt when you drilled holes in that paint, didn't it? |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 10 2006, 10:49 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i like how its clear and wont obstruct your rear view... NICE thinking
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Rough_Rider |
Oct 10 2006, 10:05 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
Yeah Trek i hated drilling the holes. The lexan drill bits are worth their weight in gold, they made part the job ridiculously easy.
Anywho here's the final shots Now you see me, Now you don't.... Attached thumbnail(s) |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 10 2006, 10:20 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
looks SOOO BITCHIN!!!
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Randal |
Oct 10 2006, 11:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Yeah Trek i hated drilling the holes. The lexan drill bits are worth their weight in gold, they made part the job ridiculously easy. Anywho here's the final shots Now you see me, Now you don't.... Did you notice...? It is a real optical illusion: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Anyone following you is going to drive off the track. |
Trekkor |
Oct 10 2006, 11:12 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Pretty cool.
KT |
Joe Ricard |
Oct 11 2006, 05:03 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Sort of like Johnathan Jackson's car.
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Mike T |
Oct 11 2006, 05:20 AM
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can't 'member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161 |
I want that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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Randal |
Oct 11 2006, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Plastic pieces are available at TAP plastics, got the acrylic glue, lexan drill bits, lexan hinges & core all there. Spoiler braces we're trickier, searched for days through longacre, & tons of racers places. Finally found ones with full degree of freedom heim joints at www.pitstopusa.com Their spendy but ironically if you price up the individual parts there in the ballpark. DIY braces goto pegasus.com When I was out web looking for the parts you used I found lots of rod end and clevis rod ends at: http://www.mcmaster.com Just use their search engine, type in "rod ends." |
Andyrew |
Oct 11 2006, 09:31 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Now I dont like my f/g sheridan spoiler... shoot.
Thats sick! |
PORobinSCHE |
Oct 14 2006, 04:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 22-July 06 From: Orlando,Fl Member No.: 6,484 |
Trev, what are the chances of getting a paper template from you? or has this been trademarked,copywrited, and all around locked away???
Robin |
Rough_Rider |
Oct 14 2006, 08:10 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
Sure Robin,
I've a styrofoam mock-up & the lexan to make a template. I'l attempt to make a pdf for posting. |
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