James2 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 the axle will still end up under the radiator. That should yield the exact location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 New frame built with buggy-sprung drop axle up front. (old frame in background). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuellerFace Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I wish I could bend styrene that well. I've tried several times to make my own drop I beam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I wish I could bend styrene that well. I've tried several times to make my own drop I beam. A good place to start is with empty parts trees. Some have interesting curves on them that you can use for all sorts of things, especially tube axles and giant exhaust pipes. If you're going the scratchbuilding route, make one side then base the other off of it. It's best to use soft stock for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 What's your Tumblr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 What's your Tumblr? http://gowjobs68.tumblr.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Kool stuff here now!!!!! Love the look!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 If I can make a little time this evening, my plan is to build the steering knuckle/steering arms so that it looks a bit more like a real axle. Not going to go for poseable steering, this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 A little progress: Started making top bows for the folding (hopefully) top. And the low rear 3/4: Once I set final ride height, I'll clearance the body for the axle tubes and QC center section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Love it! Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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