THANKS TO: A&M Machine and Fabrication, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com), Hermance Design(www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Wegner Automotive Research, Clayton Machine Works
Well, time to resurrect this thread once again. Although I have not posted any updates in quite awhile I have been making good progress! The body is on the rotisserie and wrapped up all of the metal work underneath. I can say the body is 100% done and ready to go. With the body done it was time to tackle the chassis. I wanted to get everything installed to do one last fitment of everything and make sure no issues once final assembly gets underway. With everything installed it was time to do the brake line plumbing. I want to throw some major props to Mark @ Bent Fab and others for sharing their knowledge in this dept. If you are going to do some plumbing and have not read the thread Tubular Tuesday's that Mark started, do so. There is a ton of info in there. https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...hlight=tubular
From thought process to completion, I can say it took me a week to get all of this done. I started with aluminum welding rod to make templates. I then bought 5 sticks of just regular brake line and bent those up before moving onto the stainless lines. Best $25.00 I spent.
Enough talk...Here are pics is the finished product. Very pleased with the results. Now onto the fuel system which will be easy in comparison.
The only thing I would "question" is the T placement for the rear brakes. I wonder if this placement wouldn't cause a slight engagement bias to the passenger caliper before fluid is pushed across to the driver side. These t's are normally centered in the car... IDK -- but I'd look into it.
I didn't realize this was being built as a straight line car?? That 4 bar link will bind up like crazy in any corner. I know this from building my brother in laws Pro Street car. It just doesn't like to turn. Rides great! But just don't ask it to lean into any turn.
Thanks for props Greg! In regards to the T, I don't think it's an issue. I looked at quite a few different builders and have actually seen some put the T on the driver side by the coilover and then run a line to the pass side. Maybe an optical illusion, but my T is centered. I just double checked the measurements and I'm within 1/8" from the T to each caliper. I know what your saying about the rod ends on the 4 bar also. I bought this frame (I'm embarrassed to say.. Lol!!) 11 years ago, and we know how far technology has evolved since. I'm going to swap the ends for either Johnny joints or have DSE make me some swivel links. Appreciate the input!! I'm always open for suggestions.
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