Diamonite Electrathon America Racer

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Mockin' up the front axle ;)
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The spindle brackets will mount about like this
...maybe include a lower "brace" (additional support)
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Also, thinkin' about incorporating an upper brace too (additional support)
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Checkin' steering clearance (left turn)
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Checkin' steering clearance (left right)
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Now, for them side brackets

Added some bolt holes (just pilot holes...for now)
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...& squarin' 'em up on the monocoque
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Front view
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Probably hide the welds in/behind here :thumbsup:
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Marked for bendin'
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Hey T,

I wasa wonderin' about where you been??

I'ma finally puttin' these black plastic wheels (& your kool custom hubs) ta use :cheers2:

I mocked-up the front wheels ta get a looksie ;)
Been a lot going on here at MTL and none of it involved working on the buggy.
Looks like i might be able to get get back on it now.
I see the wheels and they actually work as advertized?
 

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Time for some side bracket bendin'
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Set 'er up in a vise w/a piece of pipe (like a round die) :thumbsup:
...& used my adjustable, manual, metal, extra leverage, bendin' aparatus (Crescent Wrench)
...ta "grip" on & bend 'er
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Used a manual, impact, persuader (hammer) ta "finish 'er off" ;)
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Looks pretty good
...so, lets give 'er a try
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Hmmm...just a bit too much (tight) o_O
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A closer view

We want the sides to "hug" the sides
...& the top (actually bottom) ta "hug" the top (actually bottom) a bit better :geek:
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I can "fix" it
...back ta the bender :cheers2:
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