90's throw back....Manche build

[mcutler]

Thanks np.

 

[FlatlandFSJ]

Any plans for bedside replacement? Surely you won't have to rebuild the rib cage every time right?

This thread is motivation on most days, other days I open it up and just want to start over on my junk

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Any plans for bedside replacement? Surely you won't have to rebuild the rib cage every time right?

This thread is motivation on most days, other days I open it up and just want to start over on my junk

The rib cage dino thing will be in the cab a pillars. Bedsides are just spot welded to the square tubing. Most repairs will be done with a hammer/ dolly. Full taco will get replaced.

Thanks flatland

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Bumper cappage

Matt

 

[sleepsontoilet]

Gulp

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Gulp

Lol


Accurate to .00001 non-cad designed super secret trailing arm jig....

Matt

 

[5BrothersFabrication]

Now put a 20°bend in it, mount your shocks/coilovers there, rock out!

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Now put a 20°bend in it, mount your shocks/coilovers there, rock out!

You make it sound so easy. But damn it my head doesn't let me do anything easy, haven't you noticed that by now....


Matt

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Now put a 20°bend in it, mount your shocks/coilovers there, rock out!

See what I mean?....it's a sickness....


Teaser, if you like home made trailing arms...

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Ran out to the shop to get the legs fit, before I mow the yard in these after- hurricane Matthew winds...

[emoji481]

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Getting closer. Still have to put the aluminum in, weld, laminate, weld again, but I'm liking the end product- in my head anyway, lol.


Shock box with drain hole facing driveshaft.

Mock link placed beside new arm

Matt

 

[jk101]

Still have to put the aluminum in

Matt

Please explain this.
Looks great liking the arms.

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Please explain this.
Looks great liking the arms.

Here is a picture of my rub rails (nerf bars, what have you). Slugged with solid aluminum to keep the dom from getting smashed to the point of replacement. Cuz I'm lazy and hate replacing dented tubing. Same idea in the trailing arms, to maintain the dom.

Matt

 

[paradisepwoffrd]

Re:

What size tube are you starting with, 2"×0.250?

I was hoping for some speed holes or I beam design or something

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re:

What size tube are you starting with, 2"—0.250?

I was hoping for some speed holes or I beam design or something

Yes on tube diameter/thickness.


Patience...they're not done

Matt

 

[poolman]

Unbelievable clean work, looks great!!

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Unbelievable clean work, looks great!!

Thanks poolman.

Mo doing

Matt

 

[LightBnDr]

My only concern is how terrible that's gonna look after a year or so of abuse. . . . .

Holy smokes. I love the fab work. I think the trailing arm idea and invention is like automatic transmission fluid passage technology. It's just super cool.

Keep it up. I really enjoy the build

 

[jk101]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Here is a picture of my rub rails (nerf bars, what have you). Slugged with solid aluminum to keep the dom from getting smashed to the point of replacement. Cuz I'm lazy and hate replacing dented tubing. Same idea in the trailing arms, to maintain the dom.

Matt

You using 6061 or 7075? Whit 7075 that will get expensive.

 

[onepieceatatime]

Re: Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

You using 6061 or 7075? Whit 7075 that will get expensive.

His fab skills are so good he's literally fabbing a way to hide money.

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