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Back to the welding shop this morning, got a lot of work done. The cage has really stiffened up now. The weight is 49.1 grams. Next is to continue working with the files on the joints and figure out the shock mounts. I have a couple of ideas for that!

Well, you guys (and me :mrgreen: ) deserve a look at the "Tuber" as it stands right now. I've modified the Factory Works rear shock tower by narrowing it and removing some material from the top. This let's it fit between the two cage members. I have to massage the top of the cage in the re...

Superb parts man. I really like those thumbscrews!

Nice! I have the rear bulkhead and it's spot on.

That's very nice, using a pattern. I have an old drill press with a cross slide vise. I know it wold be time consuming but this is my technique... Once I've made my marks on the piece I clamp it in the vise. Then I take a 1/4" (new) counter sink bit and using the cross slide vise, get it center...

Cheers mate!

It's looking really nice. Love the bumper, excellent shape on that part! It looks like you could counter sink the screws?

I hear ya man. Counter sinking for screws flat heads screws is soooo tricky! I use a screw that has the threads filed off. It will drop in the hole nicely for checking the depth of the counter sink. I don't have a stop on my drill press!

My first attempt at bending the motor cage was a failure, I didn't realize that as the tube is bent down to meet the cage, they become shorter. I had cut them off, ending up about 4mm short of my goal. :lol: So, start over! I'm close to getting them bent down and notched. I have to make a couple of ...

Yep, the Associated 6182 is a great wing!

Real nice haul!

I guess those little aluminum washers are gone now. "This is an automated e-mail from Team Associated. You had requested to be notified when a specific item came back in stock. Part #: 6936 (Washers, #4, aluminum) Item Status: This item has been discontinued" Is there a suitable replaceme...

This is clean, a very clean build.

Fantastic, a build that I'll bookmark!

Love the colors your using so far.