Starting a Granddaddy Build from Florida

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Hi everyone, I'm a new guy about to start a Spyder Cart Granddaddy build from scratch. I purchased the plans and steel this week. I started cutting yesterday. I plan on using the HF 420cc Predator engine. I've read that I will need to use the 40 series Comet Torque Converter. If anyone has any input on this, please speak up.

For anyone who has experience with this build, I have a couple questions in the parts list.

For the A frame arms, it calls for a TL bushing 1'' in diameter X 2'' in length welded. Is the a tapered lock bushing? Is the 1'' outside or inside diameter? Can I just cut 1'' pipe to fit?

The other question, it calls for 2 foot of 1/8'' angle iron. What size angle?

Anyway, I'm off on this build. I'm going to try and build it in 3 months. I'll keep everyone posted with pic and question.
 

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You will have to look for 1/8 thick both sides. The standard makes the size of the angle "grow" with the thickness. For example, 3/16 angle will be bigger in the legs than 1/8". Hope that makes sense. And welcome.
 

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You will have to look for 1/8 thick both sides. The standard makes the size of the angle "grow" with the thickness. For example, 3/16 angle will be bigger in the legs than 1/8". Hope that makes sense. And welcome.

Makes sense, but I can get 1/8'' angle in 2''X 2'' or 1 1/2''. That's more what I was referring to.
 

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OK, got some main frame stuff cut today and ready to weld. Here is the equipment I'm using.
 

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Cool Just look at those rules a little, You gotta make a sign and Start a new thread.
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