Strut braces for MY series.
- last celtic warrior
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Strut braces for MY series.
Knocked these up today, after a quick bit of engineering, prototyping and template making. I've made sure the strut towers are braced in a way that takes some load off the panel joins on the firewall, without simply transfering the load directly to the other tower like a bolt on bar would do. I think they ended up looking pretty snazzy too and should look like an original part of the car once welded in and everything's painted. The first car they're going into is a Brumby that I've already done a bit of work on in strengthening it up for an EJ conversion and harsh treatment.
I'll be grafting a set into my own wagon as well, as soon as I get to it. They're designed to relieve stress from the spotwelded seams and give the strut tower more rigidity and resistance to moving under severe load, while not stopping the original crumple zones from doing their job, should the car be pushed a bit TOO far...
I'll be grafting a set into my own wagon as well, as soon as I get to it. They're designed to relieve stress from the spotwelded seams and give the strut tower more rigidity and resistance to moving under severe load, while not stopping the original crumple zones from doing their job, should the car be pushed a bit TOO far...
Steve.
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wow.. What a amazing piece of work.. You're true metal artist!
Good on you!
Cheers
AP
Good on you!
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
That is awesome!! You not interested in making two more for me ute?
"Bianca"
'86 Brumby - Dual Port Heads, 5 Speed Dual Range, Custom Cam, Tuned Weber, Tuned Suspension, 2" Body Lift Kit, LSD, 14" rims, 2.25" Exhaust, Snorkel, Dual Batteries, DVD Player, UHF, VHF, etc. Offically now part of the 350, 000 km Club! And still pulling like a freight train.
"Claudia"
82 MY Wagon - EA81T, RS Liberty WIAC, 5 Speed Dual Range, Tuned Suspension, 14" Rims 27" Tyres, 2" Body Lift Kit, Apline Head unit, UHF, Roof Console, L Series seats, Soon to have New Paint, snorkel, Dual batteries, etc
'86 Brumby - Dual Port Heads, 5 Speed Dual Range, Custom Cam, Tuned Weber, Tuned Suspension, 2" Body Lift Kit, LSD, 14" rims, 2.25" Exhaust, Snorkel, Dual Batteries, DVD Player, UHF, VHF, etc. Offically now part of the 350, 000 km Club! And still pulling like a freight train.
"Claudia"
82 MY Wagon - EA81T, RS Liberty WIAC, 5 Speed Dual Range, Tuned Suspension, 14" Rims 27" Tyres, 2" Body Lift Kit, Apline Head unit, UHF, Roof Console, L Series seats, Soon to have New Paint, snorkel, Dual batteries, etc
- last celtic warrior
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Umm, yeah... Fumes from welding gal WILL make you sick...
Hence why I use a ventilated welding helmet AND regulate my breathing so as not to get too much of the toxic stuff in my lungs. (Done my share of heavy industrial welding on gal materials in the past and know the effects all too well).
Hence why I use a ventilated welding helmet AND regulate my breathing so as not to get too much of the toxic stuff in my lungs. (Done my share of heavy industrial welding on gal materials in the past and know the effects all too well).
Steve.
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Steve was thinking of make up a couple of sets to sell , but he hasnt said any more about it. I dont know what he would sell them for. Did i put you in the sh-t by say that. sorry steve. lol
Ross and myself dont wont to turn them into a production , as we dont wish to cut into anyone who is trying to make a living out of selling strut braces. As for steve, it is up to him personally if he wishs to or not.
Ross and myself dont wont to turn them into a production , as we dont wish to cut into anyone who is trying to make a living out of selling strut braces. As for steve, it is up to him personally if he wishs to or not.
rtcb65
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- AlpineRaven
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Some extra pocket money for you guys!? but i know the feeling, I think its more exciting moving on to new project and finishing projects rather making some items that bores you... It'll be better if you had some sort mould press..rtcb65 wrote:Steve was thinking of make up a couple of sets to sell , but he hasnt said any more about it. I dont know what he would sell them for. Did i put you in the sh-t by say that. sorry steve. lol
Ross and myself dont wont to turn them into a production , as we dont wish to cut into anyone who is trying to make a living out of selling strut braces. As for steve, it is up to him personally if he wishs to or not.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic