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Posted 7/23/2008 9:19:02 AM


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I spent all of last night cutting, cutting, cutting. I don't have a plasma cutter or anything like that so I'm using my RYOBI 4" angle grinder with cutting wheels...I went through 5 wheels...man those things go quick when that's all your cutting with. so here are the results of cutting...the control arms pieces. (plates were cut at the steel shop)




...does it come in black?

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Posted 7/23/2008 9:23:54 AM


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here's the wood mockup of the front plates




...does it come in black?

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Posted 7/23/2008 9:40:06 AM


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Today I am ordering 4" axle hubs that will be used for the arms. Still trying to figure out the exact mounting method...I figure, get all the parts, stare at everything for a few minuets, get a headache, then get help from my friends at CLTC. Uh, Shaggy? Dave? here's your cue HaHa...but seriously these guys have helped out big time already, and others here have helped me as well. I can honestly say without this site, It would be very hard to do all of this, and it would take much longer. The site keeps proving to me time and time again how valuble it is if you want to build the car of your dreams (isn't everyones dream car a Batmobile?) 

So I should be getting those steel hubs and axle rods tomorrow. here's what one hub looks like

Tonight I will be grinding and smoothing out the mounting points for the plates. Can't mount, or weld them them until I get the hubs. I'll need to measure the center hole in the hub and bolt holes to mount on the plate. Then take it back to the shop for drilling.


...does it come in black?

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Posted 7/23/2008 11:24:28 AM
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Wow, as much as I am interested in building an 89' car, I'm also fascinated by anyone taking on the amazing task of building a Tumbler car. This is fun build to watch.
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Posted 7/23/2008 1:18:12 PM


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Conrad, you might try using a set of hubs off of the back of a front wheel drive car. You won't need  an axle shaft and could just bolt them on a bracket adn then use a kingpin type setup behind it for steering. (just an idea if you are on a budget like me
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Posted 7/23/2008 1:20:57 PM


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what are you using for the pivot points for the front control arms?
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Posted 7/23/2008 7:17:09 PM


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I'm using small trailer hubs.

My wife surprised me today. She just started at PetSmart as a lead Groomer. she brought back something for my little guy.




...does it come in black?

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Posted 7/23/2008 7:36:04 PM