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bigdodge88 · 11-26-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wtcarter

video please!

X2. Do you still use heat or will it just bend without heat applied?

Justin

Grizzly4x4 · 11-26-2008, 11:35 AM

Man, that is one busy buggy.

It looks friggin amazing though. Absolutely amazing work.

DMC · 11-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdodge88

X2. Do you still use heat or will it just bend without heat applied?

Justin

Not to steal any of the OP's glory but this is pretty good tech for the DIY crowd.

It is only 3/16, unless it is solid then heat really isn't necessary. That said, if you go to fast with too much force you will kink brake line because the radius is small and the die (hole saw in this case) does not support the "sides" of the tube while bending. Just try it and you'll see what works.

3/4 is a good "scale" looking radius as most automotive based bend tools are a lot bigger than that and tend to look too big and a bit hoopy (a technical term) IMHO. My pro-tools one shot hydro bender (1:1 so don't start searching the web for it) has a CLR of 7" for 1.75" tube Scale that down to 3/16 BL and it is just under 3/4 (.7). I actually use a 5/8 bolt at the bolt head (ARP) as it is a rounded transition and helps to keep the tube straight or as a reference point when a bend is forming a compound angle.

bigdodge88 · 11-26-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMC

Not to steal any of the OP's glory but this is pretty good tech for the DIY crowd.

It is only 3/16, unless it is solid then heat really isn't necessary. That said, if you go to fast with too much force you will kink brake line because the radius is small and the die (hole saw in this case) does not support the "sides" of the tube while bending. Just try it and you'll see what works.

3/4 is a good "scale" looking radius as most automotive based bend tools are a lot bigger than that and tend to look too big and a bit hoopy (a technical term) IMHO. My pro-tools one shot hydro bender (1:1 so don't start searching the web for it) has a CLR of 7" for 1.75" tube Scale that down to 3/16 BL and it is just under 3/4 (.7). I actually use a 5/8 bolt at the bolt head (ARP) as it is a rounded transition and helps to keep the tube straight or as a reference point when a bend is forming a compound angle.

Thank you sir.

Justin

rocpede · 11-26-2008, 02:17 PM

the best looking frame on the site, and since i have been on here. keep up the good work too.

jeep94xj · 11-26-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

i have center marks on the holesaw and the vicegrips, once its locked on at my mark i just use the bench top to press one end against and roll the vice grips to bend the tube, slow and not much pressure.

i bought two different types of benders before this and they work well but A: cant get small enough bends B: hard to get the bends in the right spots.

Hope that helps, if not let me know and I can video it being done.

BTW thats a 3/4 inch hole saw I used on everything.

Thanks man! Gonna try it out.

Robbob · 11-26-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

Man, that is one busy buggy.

It looks friggin amazing though. Absolutely amazing work.

Thanks Grizzly.

The drive to do good comes from seeing builds like yours and many others around here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMC

Not to steal any of the OP's glory but this is pretty good tech for the DIY crowd.

It is only 3/16, unless it is solid then heat really isn't necessary. That said, if you go to fast with too much force you will kink brake line because the radius is small and the die (hole saw in this case) does not support the "sides" of the tube while bending. Just try it and you'll see what works.

3/4 is a good "scale" looking radius as most automotive based bend tools are a lot bigger than that and tend to look too big and a bit hoopy (a technical term) IMHO. My pro-tools one shot hydro bender (1:1 so don't start searching the web for it) has a CLR of 7" for 1.75" tube Scale that down to 3/16 BL and it is just under 3/4 (.7). I actually use a 5/8 bolt at the bolt head (ARP) as it is a rounded transition and helps to keep the tube straight or as a reference point when a bend is forming a compound angle.

Couldnt have said it better. No heat since its only hollow brake line, just patience and enough pressure to hold the tube.

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Originally Posted by rocpede

the best looking frame on the site, and since i have been on here. keep up the good work too.

Thank you, I appreciate that alot.

Nabil · 11-27-2008, 12:32 AM

did i mention that i hate you?

i get depressed everytime i look at this thread. if you EVER decide to sell it let me know

1BadJeepBruiser · 11-27-2008, 03:58 PM

amazing attention to detail

One of the best scale tubers on RCC, cant wait to see more

moparman89 · 11-27-2008, 07:58 PM

thats gonna be awesome...I would like something like that myself..

braceysdad · 11-28-2008, 07:53 AM

I just soiled myself, in a good way...

Gosh danged cool freakin build!

Robbob · 11-28-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

did i mention that i hate you?

i get depressed everytime i look at this thread. if you EVER decide to sell it let me know

LOL

Will do. I know alot of people including myself will hate me if i sell it before I run it ..... im very well known for doing exactly that lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

amazing attention to detail

One of the best scale tubers on RCC, cant wait to see more

Thank you. I think this things giving me OCD

Quote:

Originally Posted by moparman89

thats gonna be awesome...I would like something like that myself..

I said the same thing when I started lingering around here, little patience and some bandaids and you can have anything

Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad

I just soiled myself, in a good way...

Gosh danged cool freakin build!

you scare me lol

........ just kidding.

Glad you like it.

Robbob · 11-28-2008, 08:38 PM

well i got the motor almost done. i started building it the Hemi way but just wasnt happy with it, even built a matching manifold to the original.

the dist up front wasnt doing it for me when trying to match the original so i pulled it out and went the GM way.

still got a bit of work to do on the pulleys and the fuel injection/fuel pump

highhpcummins · 11-28-2008, 08:51 PM

Wow, you must not have many distractions. That is freaking awesome. PATIENCE. How much time do you have in it so far?

Robbob · 11-28-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highhpcummins

Wow, you must not have many distractions. That is freaking awesome. PATIENCE. How much time do you have in it so far?

3 weeks, I get lucky my wife tells me to go in the basement. LOL

rcjeepbuilder · 11-28-2008, 10:01 PM

Killer fab work!!!! You are making it look easy,, and we all know it isnt...
What are you using for heat and if you already stated Im sorry ,but I cant seem to read any of this dialog with all
these bad ass pics!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.....

ClodMonster · 11-29-2008, 10:06 AM

This is one of the best builds I've seen all year. Oh and what kind of motor is that. Is it one of the model motors you can buy from a model car kit?

bige · 11-29-2008, 10:49 AM

Very nice work..

What do you have planned for panels??

Robbob · 12-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

Killer fab work!!!! You are making it look easy,, and we all know it isnt...
What are you using for heat and if you already stated Im sorry ,but I cant seem to read any of this dialog with all
these bad ass pics!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.....

Thanks. Ive been using just regular Mapp gas with a regular tip. Got about 6 paper weights that gave me plenty of practice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClodMonster

This is one of the best builds I've seen all year. Oh and what kind of motor is that. Is it one of the model motors you can buy from a model car kit?

Thank you. I used the Parma Hemi kit. The intake manifold is just basic styrene and I moved the distributor in the back. I wanted the Chevy appearance to the motor, even though the Hemi valve covers kind of ruin it. Nluv's motor build is making me rethink my motor and want to build another one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bige

Very nice work..

What do you have planned for panels??

Thank you. I dont want to cover up to much of the tube work but still keep it like the original, figured some lexan for a hood to show the motor off and some on the sides painted silver to look like aluminum.

Robbob · 12-07-2008, 08:03 PM

got some styrene work done over the past week.

firewall is in

got the radiator

fuel tank and radiator built

worked on my engine belly pan

little dash work

tank and radiator mocked up

interior floor with shifter/switch in

pedals done

radiator and fuel tank painted up

and some mock ups of it all together

cant forget the juice .... little Optima should do it

dash done with gauge pots in ..... just waiting on the gauge faces to show up

more planned this week after the rest of my suspension and shock stuff comes in. got some minor things for the frame left to do plus rear bump stops then off to the sandblaster ........

11-26-2008, 11:35 AM	#62
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Man, that is one busy buggy. It looks friggin amazing though. Absolutely amazing work.

11-26-2008, 02:17 PM	#65
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	the best looking frame on the site, and since i have been on here. keep up the good work too.

11-27-2008, 12:32 AM	#68
Nabil no talent hack Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redwood City Posts: 2,479	did i mention that i hate you? i get depressed everytime i look at this thread. if you EVER decide to sell it let me know

11-27-2008, 03:58 PM	#69
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	amazing attention to detail One of the best scale tubers on RCC, cant wait to see more

11-27-2008, 07:58 PM	#70
moparman89 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Liberty Posts: 32	thats gonna be awesome...I would like something like that myself..

11-28-2008, 07:53 AM	#71
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	I just soiled myself, in a good way... Gosh danged cool freakin build!

11-28-2008, 08:38 PM	#73
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	well i got the motor almost done. i started building it the Hemi way but just wasnt happy with it, even built a matching manifold to the original. the dist up front wasnt doing it for me when trying to match the original so i pulled it out and went the GM way. still got a bit of work to do on the pulleys and the fuel injection/fuel pump

11-28-2008, 08:51 PM	#74
highhpcummins Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spanish Springs, Nv Posts: 697	Wow, you must not have many distractions. That is freaking awesome. PATIENCE. How much time do you have in it so far?

11-28-2008, 10:01 PM	#76
rcjeepbuilder I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg Posts: 2,009	Killer fab work!!!! You are making it look easy,, and we all know it isnt... What are you using for heat and if you already stated Im sorry ,but I cant seem to read any of this dialog with all these bad ass pics!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.....

11-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#77
ClodMonster Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in a Cornfield Posts: 65	This is one of the best builds I've seen all year. Oh and what kind of motor is that. Is it one of the model motors you can buy from a model car kit?

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11-29-2008, 10:49 AM	#78
bige Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B-Town Crawlarado Posts: 77	Very nice work.. What do you have planned for panels??

12-07-2008, 08:03 PM	#80
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	got some styrene work done over the past week. firewall is in got the radiator fuel tank and radiator built worked on my engine belly pan little dash work tank and radiator mocked up interior floor with shifter/switch in pedals done radiator and fuel tank painted up and some mock ups of it all together cant forget the juice .... little Optima should do it dash done with gauge pots in ..... just waiting on the gauge faces to show up more planned this week after the rest of my suspension and shock stuff comes in. got some minor things for the frame left to do plus rear bump stops then off to the sandblaster ........

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