homemade "traction bar" pics.

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    thanks jerry,
    the info you gave me was great...(y)
    here are some pics. of the bars i made today. the tube still needs to be welded onto the nuts but you get the idea. i think they are like the. "caltracs"....frank...
     
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  2. RabidCustoms

    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    looks good!
     
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  3. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Frank...That looks "Store-bought":)

    By the way that sure is a NIce work bench you have them on!:yup:
     
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  4. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Those look good, Frank.(y) I am impressed.:clap:
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    mike,

    strange you should say that...my bride... just told me not more than two mins. ago :yup: that when i build my new shop to make it big enough to put a "counter top" like that in it.:hmmm: i would have thought she would have suggested to put in a "work bench" :huh: ...frank...:bouncy:
     
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  6. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Well, gee, Frank. That's because she doesn't wnat to mess up your routine. If you're used to working on a dining room table, then it makes sense to put one in the shop.:yup:
     
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    Those look real good!
    Very nice.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    she is the only one that thinks i need a "new shop". i am happy working where i am now...i have...frig...stove..running water...heat and air and indoor plumbing...is't the best "shop" i have ever had...what do i need a new one for :huh: ...frank...:bouncy:
    p.s....mike, thanks for the "spring plates" it made the job a lot smoother. i will get mine back to you.(i know, like the doors).
     
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  9. M.A.V.

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    No hurry Frank . I really just enjoy seeing you guys makeing progress :bananaman :yup: :bananaman
     
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    Frank, that looks great! I would never know that wasn't store bought. (y)
     
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    Looks pretty good to me. On the leaf spring, are you using the stock front bushing? The Cal tracks have a 2 piece metal bushing to replace the rubber one.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    dennis,

    i am going to use the "stock" bushing first. if it gives any trouble i will get the alum. one. hopefully it want see enough "hits" to need replacing :rolleyes: ...frank...:bouncy:
    p.s. does someone have a pic. and price of the alum. bushing?
     
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    Frank...Frankieee...forgetaboutit j/k...you do good work, I would have thought you went to jegs or summit for those. You got skills, when you start mass production let me know...Jim(y)
     
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    the best engine shop i had was my wifes kitchen...i put the short block together right next to the kitchen table and left it on the engine stand there for 2 months...

    she was mad at me..but i told her i was not about to put the engine outside and let it rust....


    by the way...those traction bars look sweet....did you make any blueprints??
     
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