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Ecotec, Fastback, T-Top Build. (Page 4/22) |
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Lunatic
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JUL 20, 06:56 AM
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Lunatic
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JUL 20, 07:02 AM
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quote | Originally posted by ericjon262:
do you have plans or a cut guide for your cradle you built? I've been thinking about doing the same thing with my car.
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I'll draw up a sketch for you with dimensions on it. For now, you can check out the following pictures.
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Lunatic
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JUL 20, 07:05 AM
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ericjon262
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JUL 20, 11:38 AM
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I would recommend capping the end tubes on your cradle to prevent dirt, bugs, road debris, water ect. from getting in there, and possibly causing a corrosion issue from the inside out.
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Lunatic
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JUL 20, 12:48 PM
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quote | Originally posted by ericjon262:
I would recommend capping the end tubes on your cradle to prevent dirt, bugs, road debris, water ect. from getting in there, and possibly causing a corrosion issue from the inside out. |
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Indeed I will. The next time I fire up the welder I'll cap the ends as well as add the mounting point for the trailing arms. Then it's off for powdercoat.[This message has been edited by Lunatic (edited 07-21-2014).]
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lateFormula
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JUL 25, 07:54 PM
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I finally took the time to read through this post and check out all the pictures. I gotta say Shayne that you have got some seriously good welding skills. I've seen a lot of posts in this forum with people showing off things they have fabricated for their cars, and very very few demonstrate the welding abilities that you have shown here.
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fieroguru
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JUL 25, 09:00 PM
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Looking good!
Just make sure you install sleeves where the cradle bolts pass through. That is the only way they will stay tight and not collapse the tube.
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Lunatic
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JUL 27, 07:54 AM
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quote | Originally posted by lateFormula:
I finally took the time to read through this post and check out all the pictures. I gotta say Shayne that you have got some seriously good welding skills. I've seen a lot of posts in this forum with people showing off things they have fabricated for their cars, and very very few demonstrate the welding abilities that you have shown here. |
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Thank you the nice words and for taking the time to read this thread. I enjoy my hobby and welding goes hand-in-hand with this hobby. Good welds are a must for strength. I too have seen a few pictures of poor looking weldments. With just looking at those pictures, one can quickly see the possible failure. All I can say is, "set up your welder properly and practice". There are many tutorials online for this. If one cannot weld, at least tack it and have a friend come over that can weld.
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Lunatic
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JUL 27, 07:59 AM
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quote | Originally posted by fieroguru:
Looking good!
Just make sure you install sleeves where the cradle bolts pass through. That is the only way they will stay tight and not collapse the tube. |
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Nothing gets past you, does it Paul? Lol. I agree with this statement and I'm one step ahead of you. I've already done this. For those following this reply, here's what fieroguru is talking about.
[This message has been edited by Lunatic (edited 07-27-2014).]
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Lunatic
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JUL 27, 08:22 AM
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