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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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The other thing I was just thinking is that cutting the top is going to change the caster setting. you might have to modify the shock arm to trunnion mounting or lengthen the tie bar
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Kustombruce valued contributor
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 603 Location: Canberra, where they put creative spirit in the water
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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If I get the top right the caster will be the same, but yes the tie bars will need to be modified as the mounting point is closer I can machine down the front shoulder and tap the thread longer.
I will take a tad more off the top arms to give it some camber angle.
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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The caster will change as you take meat off the top arm. As you move the arm in the mounting point is moving back as that arm is on a 45 deg angle. If the top arm was paralell to the bottom one all you would have to worry about would be camber but the arm is on a 45 deg plain from the lower arms so you will need to make a new mounting to keep the king pin inclination the same or leave the tie bar the same length or longer which will push the bottom back to keep the KPI the same as standard.
Gee its hard to put on paper what you mean sometimes but i hope you can understand what i mean
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Marc. I'm new - be gentle
Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Great work mate, really liking the work being done, looking forward to next update.
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RussLCV moderator
Joined: 11 Sep 2003 Posts: 536 Location: Cardiff WALES
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Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Bruce
Trust you are well.................long time no speak I am looking forward to seeing thi sone finished and a I hope a full report for Minor Monthly & Minor Commercial
Thanks
Sopeak soon
Russ
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: |
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Russ
Doing well, just trying to survive the short and cold days here down under.
progress has been slow on Clockwork, but hope to get in the the old girl in the next month.
As you can see I had to take a dramatic change in direction to get it OK for rego.
Bruce
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RussLCV moderator
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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:41 am Post subject: |
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Keep us posted Bruce for a nice feature in Minor Monthly once its done
Speak soon
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minormadman I can steer now
Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Posts: 171 Location: YORK .ENGLAND
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Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Bruce, as we say "a shed load done already" but my goodnes me ,its going to look and work great when you have done-not long now keep it going mate.
Agree also -the paint and wheels just look the dogs doodaars-good choice
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Robbo troll
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Bruce car painted yet? If so color and pictures??? Robbo
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Robbo
Not yet, I have been helping a few friends with their cars, plus I purchased a 1960 caravan to go with my Zephyr.
But the good news is the garage is clear of others cars and the ute is in the middle of the garage. ready to have the front guards taken off then I can get into finishing off the cabin and doing the rest of the panel beating.
I am also taking long service leave all of September and October so I can spend the time getting it finished.
I hope to have some new photos up soon.
Bruce
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Robbo troll
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:16 am Post subject: |
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Looking good Bruce, April will be here before you know it.
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The Toss overdrive
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Who is cutting your glass & how are they doing it ?
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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mowog I can steer now
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:58 am Post subject: windscreen |
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my understanding is that the hot rodders grind the glass down.
with laminated you score each side then use methylated spirits to dissolve the centre laminate.
go to oldholden.com.au and post a question for streetneat, he can probably advise how to go about it.
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Mowog
Grinding is OK for small amounts, they use a big belt sander, but with 4" to cut it would take all day, so not economical.
A lot of the things I have noticed on the web is the examples are by people who work with the stuff as a trade, so have all the black magic needed to do it right. when you only do a task once, it's not as easy.
That is why I will take the screen to the professionals.
Bruce
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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mollythemoggie Full Licence
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Looking stunning! cannot wait to see this put together!
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Kustombruce valued contributor
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mollythemoggie Full Licence
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:59 am Post subject: |
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wow bruce that looks FAN-TASTIC! PHEWW!
did you make up the amp rack yourself? it looks HOT! fibreglass?
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