03-28-2016, 12:16 PM | #81 | |
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That totally makes sense. Everything that's in the car, is as low as it could go. The motor and tranny sit just above the slid plate height, so it's more U4 setup. __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. R.I.P Dave Mirra | |
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04-03-2016, 07:05 PM | #82 |
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| Re: Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E.
This is an awesome build. Tons of useful information for this noob. I did some brazing with brass on my micros. I used a butane pencil torch. I am going to be starting a tube built jeep liberty soon. Would my butane pencil torch work with the silver solder or would it not get hot enough? Also are you using just bare steel brake line?
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04-03-2016, 07:59 PM | #83 | |
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I have never tried one of those torches so can't say for sure. Maybe someone with some butane brazing experience can post up. If I had to guess, I would say yes. I think a butane torch gets like 2000°. And yes, 3/16 brake line. I chuck it up in my drill, and remove the coating on my bench grinder with a wire wheel. | |
04-04-2016, 04:51 AM | #84 |
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Thanks. This all has been very helpful. Can't wait to get started.
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04-04-2016, 09:39 AM | #85 | |
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And what helps when you build ( you don't have to), is to try and find a template of what chassis your wanting to build. It helps a lot on your first one. I think Harley has a couple of templates. __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. | |
04-04-2016, 10:07 AM | #86 |
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04-04-2016, 10:19 AM | #87 | |
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| Re: Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E. Quote:
I actually downloaded Harley's templates for the ibex. Yours looks pretty good by the way! Nice job. But after Harley posted them there seemed to be a few already being built, and I wanted to build something I hadn't seen done before. Last edited by Poprivet; 04-04-2016 at 10:24 AM. | |
04-04-2016, 11:37 AM | #88 | |
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Thanks man! I looked through the ibex builds before I built mine, it gave me some ideas for things. But, mine is the only one in town :p __________________________ 1.9 Ibex tuber - The Merica ibex. | |
04-11-2016, 08:49 AM | #89 |
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No real update. Sorry. I have not had any time to work on this thing in almost two weeks, but yesterday a local group had a comp in Disney Oklahoma so I had to make it out to play at least. I only brought this rig for testing it out. I zip tied some batteries in place and temporarily mounted the electronics on a piece of lexan. Just to see if that layout was going to work, and it did great. I was very happy with how well it hugged the ground at high speed, and crawled alot better than I thought it would. Hopefully I can get some work done in the next week or two. I've had alot of life block this month. I don't have the batteries I will run in this rig yet. (I need them before I can fab the mounts for them) They will be a little bigger. 2- 3s 3000mah packs. We will see if the extra weight helps or hurts. Last edited by Poprivet; 04-11-2016 at 08:53 AM. |
04-11-2016, 09:26 AM | #90 |
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Still love them beadlocks!!!! How did the growlers work at Disney ?
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04-11-2016, 09:37 AM | #91 |
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| Re: Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E. They did very well. You know Disney though, the rocks out there are pretty sticky.
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04-11-2016, 09:53 AM | #92 |
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Looking good bud!!! One thing that I don't see and is a must have for this type of crawler is a sway bar. Even if you don't think you will use it, put a mount on the back so you have it if you change your mind later. You don't want to ruin a good paint job trying to add one later. If I missed it, ignore all the above accept " Looking good bud". Ernie, |
04-11-2016, 09:59 AM | #93 |
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Poprivet won't have it long enough to scratch the paint! I have dibs on buying it way before than!
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04-11-2016, 10:01 AM | #94 | |
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That is a good idea. I have been toying with the idea, and that's one of the reasons I took it out for testing. So far it seems unnecessary, but you are right about adding one after paint. What are guys using for that mount? Looks like just an open ended piece of 3/16" tube. I would assume the torsion bar people use is just 1/8" piano wire, but I'm not sure. Last edited by Poprivet; 04-11-2016 at 12:10 PM. | |
04-11-2016, 10:03 AM | #95 |
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04-11-2016, 10:34 AM | #96 |
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04-11-2016, 11:10 AM | #97 |
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| Re: Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E. Sometimes I worry about you. No judgment...just worry.
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04-11-2016, 04:14 PM | #98 | |
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The other thing I was thinking about was your body panels. Have you thought about using lexan and having one of the venders that make skins do a perforated design with the size simulated holes you need, they could even do what ever color you wanted. Would be lighter also. Just a thought. Ernie, Ernie, | |
04-11-2016, 04:56 PM | #99 | |
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What size hole, and what size piano wire do I use? Also what do you use for arms? Post some pictures if you could please? And where is the best place to get 3/16" x .035 wall tubing? Sorry, but that post sparked alot of questions. | |
04-11-2016, 06:23 PM | #100 |
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| Re: Poprivet's first full tuber named U.N.C.L.E.
Oh yeah, and the wrapped panels are a good idea, but I plan on hinging both side panels for battery doors, held shut with a couple neodymium magnets. So lexan is out. I literally just now seen the exact material I need. It was right in front of me the whole time. I just don't have enough of it, nor do I want to destroy my speakers. I measured the holes with micrometers, and they are .020". So I think what I found at McMaster will work. Now if I could just remember where I planted that money tree. Last edited by Poprivet; 04-11-2016 at 06:37 PM. |
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