stump Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 The 4-link is getting a lot closer. I fabbed up a triangulated centre bar, to aid in stabilization..It's not 100% accurate, but it should do the job. Here's the pics of how it all looks now. Once painted, it should look right at home I hope. Ok guys, when next you see things, some extra rear bar work should be in place. No time this arvo tho, gotta get out and watch the F1 telecast. Seeya all again before too long. cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Very interesting Gregg, I like how you mounted up the Wishbone to the 4Link instead of off the chassis. I see you also went off of the center bar mount between the 4 link by the rear end housing instead of mounted to the housing. NICE Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Greg Outstanding work on the coilover and the rear end , its like im holding my breath waiting on each update. Keep up the good work buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Greg... You are blowing me away with the detail on this build Mate!! It's looking great my friend. Don't stop what you are doing because you do some killer work. I am itching for more. Those coilovers and rear end is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Looks great Greg, nice clean work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Bart, yeah....I guess it's back to front compared to how most mount the wishbone. ?? But it seems to work ok, and stops any side to side movement. The cross bar (between the upright mounts) is also glued, er...welded to the centre section of the diff. So there isn't any free movement nose to tail. I think that's right. Thanks everyone. Well, having made a start on the front struts, and knowing I have a kool set from Jim sitting here waiting........for the next build...... I decided to get a move on the rear strut/shocks. These were made in a similar manner to the fronts, moving piston too, so they will function, if required..... Oh, I threw some paint on 'em too..... Bolted in place, I can get into some more bar work.......no, not drinking...... The mounting bolts are only temporary....I have some nickel plated ones cut to size, ready for final assembly.... And I started making mounts for the wheelie bar assembly.... The top bars will mount to the top of the diff centre. That catches things up a bit guys...be back soon when I have some bar work to show you all. Thanks for hanging around cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Killer work Mate!!! those coilovers look awesome and they even work... Hmm you are wanting me to step up my game on my funny car and make a few things work huh . Keep this awesome build going. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) Outstanding. You're killin it. Edited March 22, 2012 by pharr7226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Your a sick man my brother , I have a cure for this sickness but you may refuse to take it as i did. The cure has something to do with yarn and knitting needles LOL! good job as usual Bro keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 dang greg, im loving all the work that you have done. keep it going bro, gonna be one wicked build. im still hoping to see the dato get done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Nice work on the shocks Greg, they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 REAR SUSPENSION LOOKS KILLER GREG! except for the goofy wanna be mark williams rear you have there.......that thing sucks. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks so much guys. Chris, you're already doing a stellar job on the Funny.....no need to "step up your game" mate. Rom, I can spin a good yarn (story).....not so good with needles. Luis, the Zed has actually been a recent visitor to the bench.......but it got kinda crowded, so it went back in the garage. Dave, something wrong with my rear....? Oh..........Mark Williams' rear............... Saving the 9inch for my next Camaro. Well, bar work...................Sheesh, the guys who build these things got real can have it......They deserve everything they charge to build them if you ask me. Ok, so no one said it would be easy....but then again, brass and solder would have made it easier in my opinion.... Next one. This is just a pictorial update in stages, as it all relates to the same area. Just a few new bars added each time. Still a good ways to go, having just finished boxing up the section above the diff. (shock mounting points) (Pay no attention to the angle of the shocks, they were just pushed back out of the way...) (Joints still require lots of finishing off......) Hope to get some more completed tonight, and possibly a good few hours again tomorrow...... Stay tuned, and thanks a bunch for hangin' in there. cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Greg... man your build is just plain..... HOT...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Looks Great Greg, your off to a nice start on the rear section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedster Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 WOW! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks Tyrone, Joe and and Jeff. Well, between a session in the garden and a few odd jobs, I did get a bit more done yesterday. Splashed a little primer and paint of the rear member...Makes the added extras a bit more obvious now it's not all white and cream. Top mounts for the wheelie bars are in view here too Rear frame and cage top Roughed up a digital "Racepac" style module for the dash And a bracket to hold it Been working on rear brakes this arvo....if they turn out as I hope, you'll have pics over the next few days. Thanks again for taggin' along guys. cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Nice work greg, rear looks good in paint, nice building on the race pac to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 It's looking great, Greg! The paint definitely brings out the detail in the rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 updates are on pointe Greg.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 that is fantastic work Stump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 looking great, greg!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hey, thanks Joe, Scott, Tyrone, Bill and Dave. Well, this is a little embarrassing...... Kinda pleased that the Racepac didn't have hundreds of hours machining thrown at it........................ This pic will give you an indication of what I mean......... As you can see (even with nothing else to gauge by..) I ....um.......made it just a tad on the largish side........................ Didn't even give it a thought until after I placed it in the cockpit area......and I was thinking, that just looks BIG ! So, off I went to my friend Google and happened to find the CORRECT sizes......... And we have "spec II" Smaller, more compact, and much more accurate, for now....... And the brake work so far....................... Dave, I added thin (.015) sheet to the back face and re-drilled everything....Kinda looks ok, and just made them a little stiffer. They won't have a proper "fully floating" look to them, but once I get all the studs mounted and fill the recess', all should hopefully look alright. Another weekend approaching, which I hope will give me more time for more work.....at least there will be no gardening this weekend. Plus I'm having an extended break after Easter, not due back at work till the following Monday.....so more leisure time. Or bench time. Thanks again for tagging along guys..... cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolas Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 such fine work, that is totally incredible! i hope to reach that level! just one question, newbee one, where do you find your decals? i assume that we can do them ourselves, (i have got some Micromark sheets to print) but for the white ones??? can't wait for next updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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