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Pete ... Looking Good !!!
Once all the fabrication is done, will you paint or powder coat the frame / bits and pieces ? |
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I dipped in cold water after the red glow went away. The chrome moly does not change much its torsion rating. The anti-roll bar is a 1 inch 0.187 inch - [/quote] Quote:
I’m still contemplating what color I will use on the parts. Frame, silver or black? Moving parts, silver, black, red, blue? This will be spontaneous decision when I bring the frame to the coater. I have 10 things on my to do list and after that she will be taken apart and the frame sent of to the coater. That will be happen within two weeks. Stay tuned for updates…. |
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Looks like we'll be done about the same time. Let's go for a spin when they get on the road. :3DSMILE: |
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Also... pm sent. |
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You do incredible work:D! |
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I have but one thing on my list done. That will be done this week and the frame is off to the powder coat. Just saw your PM - answered. Quote:
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DPUB, here is a picture of the CSX2290 289 - that is the general direction about the flares and stand...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...0/IMG_4124.jpg |
That'll work! Hope you're feeling better soon...
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Little update, I managed to finish the frame and I carried that bugger to the powder coat shop.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07121.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07124.jpg After I got that done I got an offer that I could not refuse. Complete rebuild of an '98 SVT engine (just labor) in exchange for brand new SOHC complete crate engine. This sets me back on this build, but I will have a complete new drive train. Now the decision is easy to put a brand new transmission in there. The rear end is already overhauled with new parts... :D:D:D:D Here some pictures of the engine, the main on the cyl.# 5 spun and even landed on top of each other... http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07126.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07128.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07129.jpg ...so stay tuned - soon I will be back on the Cobra. |
Pete, this is one of my favorite thread's on here. Love your work :)
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And now you need to start an engine rebuild thread. :LOL: |
No engine rebuild thread**) - but I will open a photo section on my picture website.
The frame will be in semi gloss black. Great news for me. At work my boss just signed the final papers for a new manufacturing facility. 4 buildings sitting on 3 acre land - just 1 mile from my plant. Friday I got the keys. That means we get the electrician and other workers on that project by Monday next week. That legal process took just over 5 weeks and in that time I developed the floor plans for the machines and material. By end of June the move should be completed. We move the welding shop first and then the machine shop. With other words John, the completion of the car will be more likely in the fall. |
Howdy Pete,
What does your employer manufactor? Gee, I thought you lived in Allen, TX not China! Keep us updated! Need to finish the welding on my Spyder's frame so I can send it out to be powdercoated. I'm going with a lt. gunmetal metallic. I have to buy a new mig gun for my welder because someone (not naming names) cut the hose with a cutoff wheel. Paul |
Paul,
the main is aftermarket accessories for Pickup Trucks, but we do all kinds of fab work too from Lawinforcment vehicles over aluminum boat seat frames to bicycle stands and pallet rack systems. My database now carries close to 15000 part numbers:eek: Take a look... Truck accessories for pickups, vans and SUV's Although GO is in business since 1978, I started in the fall of 1999 the manufacturing part in a 2500 square foot shop. All manufacturing was outsourced and in Summer of '99 I assessed the situation presented a business plan based on the my assumption "it is possible to manufacture competitive in the USA". It takes dedication and skills - but it is possible. When the market went down, especially in the automotive section I did not lay one man off. We are very proud of having the label Made in USA on our products. Even it took some German engineering (G-Pete = German Pete):LOL: Guess that explains my silly grammar sometimes...:o |
Howdy Pete,
I checked out the link and y'all make some neat products! I too work for a "Made in the USA" manufactor. I work for General Cable. General Cable Home Page We make bare overhead transmission power lines and the medium voltage underground power lines at the plant that I work at in Jones' Mill, AR which is 10 miles east of Hot Springs. Any updates? Paul |
Hey Pete,
I finally got your splash guard ready. I didn't want to send it before I took some wet/dry sand paper to get to get rid of the tool marks. Hope you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zs...feature=relmfu |
Here comes the update Paul.
Roger, thank you looking forward to that splash guard. The IRS cradle had these rubber bushings in there. I decided to cap them, after a while they get soft and the whole rear end gets wobbly. Time to get the pumpkin out for final touch up. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07170.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07171.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07174.jpg The other parts got also a touch up treatment - final welds and grinding (sure you know I like grinding:JEKYLHYDE) http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07175.jpg After the paint the IRS cradle is back in the frame and secured. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07178.jpg Freshen up the Pumpkin. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07186.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07187.jpg |
And yes, the frame is gloss black. Last second decision - I called the powder coat shop and changed from semi gloss to gloss:D.
Now the assembly begins. Started with the rear end upper and lower A-Arms. Next step the front. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07188.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07189.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07191.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC07192.jpg |
I love this part....bring it, Pete!
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Looking good Pete!
It's amazing what a coat of paint will do. :) |
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