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> Swaybar backing plate, How thick?
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post Apr 14 2007, 06:45 AM
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While I have my tank out to do my new heater i was going to install my swaybar. Its a 19mm bar but it does not have the backing plates for the inside. I was planning on fabbing a piece and welding some nuts on the back. How thick should this plate be?

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post Apr 14 2007, 06:50 AM
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The front swaybar mount, factory part, is probably normal body thickness 0.8mm or .032". I think about double that would be better. If you have to have an exact measurement I might be able to measure my part.
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post Apr 14 2007, 07:59 AM
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Mark, I'd use 14-16 GA.

although there are many threads on sway bars here's a recent one.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=60071&hl=
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post Apr 14 2007, 08:57 AM
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Why wouldn't you just order one from Engman? They are perfect for what you want to do. I have bought them for every car I have done and he is fast at shipping too. Here is a link to his stuff. I think I have bought everything he makes and used it on my car with no complaints, ever.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=60168
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post Apr 14 2007, 09:20 AM
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The original is 20 gage. It is welded on the outside. I made mine from 16 gage. I made a tool to form the flange on the through hole. I made threaded bosses and welded them in place.


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post Apr 14 2007, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(skline @ Apr 14 2007, 06:57 AM) *

Why wouldn't you just order one from Engman? They are perfect for what you want to do. I have bought them for every car I have done and he is fast at shipping too. Here is a link to his stuff. I think I have bought everything he makes and used it on my car with no complaints, ever.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=60168


I can water jet one in about 15 minutes for free and I was going to put the bar in today. Plus I just like making stuff.

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post Apr 14 2007, 09:40 AM
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QUOTE(marks914 @ Apr 14 2007, 07:33 AM) *

QUOTE(skline @ Apr 14 2007, 06:57 AM) *

Why wouldn't you just order one from Engman? They are perfect for what you want to do. I have bought them for every car I have done and he is fast at shipping too. Here is a link to his stuff. I think I have bought everything he makes and used it on my car with no complaints, ever.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=60168


I can water jet one in about 15 minutes for free and I was going to put the bar in today. Plus I just like making stuff.

Mark



O I C I am just lazy and would rather have someone else do it for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

How is my guage coming along? I cant afford it just yet but I will be getting one of them from you this year for my car.
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I can water jet one in about 15 minutes for free and I was going to put the bar in today. Plus I just like making stuff.

Mark


Want a drawing? I have a .DWG and maybe I can give you a .DXF
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QUOTE(skline @ Apr 14 2007, 07:40 AM) *

QUOTE(marks914 @ Apr 14 2007, 07:33 AM) *

QUOTE(skline @ Apr 14 2007, 06:57 AM) *

Why wouldn't you just order one from Engman? They are perfect for what you want to do. I have bought them for every car I have done and he is fast at shipping too. Here is a link to his stuff. I think I have bought everything he makes and used it on my car with no complaints, ever.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=60168


I can water jet one in about 15 minutes for free and I was going to put the bar in today. Plus I just like making stuff.

Mark



O I C I am just lazy and would rather have someone else do it for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

How is my guage coming along? I cant afford it just yet but I will be getting one of them from you this year for my car.



The gauge is ready any time. I am also working on a modern "guts" V8/6cyl tach as well as the heater setup and the Porschev SBC valve covers. I should be able to test the heater as soon as I get the swaybar and the tank in.

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post Apr 14 2007, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Apr 14 2007, 07:20 AM) *

The original is 20 gage. It is welded on the outside. I made mine from 16 gage. I made a tool to form the flange on the through hole. I made threaded bosses and welded them in place.


Those are nice! Do you still need to make that little notch on the tank side with you system?
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post Apr 14 2007, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(RustyWa @ Apr 14 2007, 03:41 PM) *

QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Apr 14 2007, 07:20 AM) *

The original is 20 gage. It is welded on the outside. I made mine from 16 gage. I made a tool to form the flange on the through hole. I made threaded bosses and welded them in place.


Those are nice! Do you still need to make that little notch on the tank side with you system?


No!

I have the car stripped but I think these can be installed with the tank in place. I use a template and center punch 4 spots. The large one is 1.25" (IIRC). I used a hole saw. The other 3 are drilled using a step drill. I welded it in place through several small holes and some welds on the outside. It is nearly exactly how Porsche did it only theirs was pretty and 20 gage instead of 16.
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post Apr 14 2007, 05:49 PM
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I think you did a nice job!
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I think you did a nice job!


Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 14 2007, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(RustyWa @ Apr 14 2007, 03:49 PM) *

I think you did a nice job!



Yep, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I saw them installed on Marks car.
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