90's throw back....Manche build

[mcutler]

Good shot of the sway bar from below

Almost finished rebuilding the rear upper link mounts to accept 1.25 heims. Upon closer inspection, apparently po was running 7/8-3/4 heims- reason for the narrow width.

Still lack capping and plating the drivers side, finish grinding old brackets from the tubes, and the back half will be very close to being done. Be mounting front bumps next.

Matt

 

[hokie_yj]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

****, I feel the same way about sxor chassis', have loved them for years. 22", unstrapped.

Took me a long time to get there, (self taught) . Been welding 20+ years for hobby. Wasnt until I started playing with thinner wires, (mostly .023, sometimes .030) that I figured it out. I still struggle some days with finding my rhythm. I was a grinder for 10 years before really became a welder lol...and still probably would fail a cert.


Thanks guys!

Matt

Thanks man, but you're just too modest. lol Your **** is on a whole different level! :smoke:

 

[sleepsontoilet]

I've never seen sway bar end links mounted opposite like that. I'm assuming it'll be fine since it didn't bind, just not used to it.

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

I've never seen sway bar end links mounted opposite like that. I'm assuming it'll be fine since it didn't bind, just not used to it.

Yea it's not the norm. I didn't want to induce any extra twist to the lower links by being mounted to the side, and got lucky that there is enough misalignment in the small joint to operate this way.

Matt

Also, if I need to go to the other adjustment holes, I can just move the heim to the other side of the tab.

 

[mcutler]

Rear end is tidied up. Upper link mounts complete, old tabs cleaned up. Only thing I may do is add some bash plating on the rear lower diff.

Also charged the shocks and threw a couple springs on to be ready to determine corner weight a little later.

Matt

 

[5BrothersFabrication]

Pretty as a titty!

 

[LightBnDr]

I just feel like you have rushed through it. The craftsmanship and quality I think is lacking a little. I was hoping to see you really think out some of your designs. Instead you have just taken off the shelf Chinese aluminum foil and puzzled it together. I think it's just gonna rip apart at 120mph across the whoops

Lol, all jokes aside, it's lookin phenomenal. I really like the thinner material and using the bent boxing of materials ideas that HUGE mass manufacturers are utilizing. All done by hand after you cut it out of poster board.

Great work man. Keep it up

 

[The Luke]

4000 trees were harmed in this build.


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[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

Pretty as a titty!

I like titties...

I just feel like you have rushed through it. The craftsmanship and quality I think is lacking a little. I was hoping to see you really think out some of your designs. Instead you have just taken off the shelf Chinese aluminum foil and puzzled it together. I think it's just gonna rip apart at 120mph across the whoops

Lol, all jokes aside, it's lookin phenomenal. I really like the thinner material and using the bent boxing of materials ideas that HUGE mass manufacturers are utilizing. All done by hand after you cut it out of poster board.

Great work man. Keep it up

Thanks. It's a lot of work by hand to keep up with the big boys.

4000 trees were harmed in this build.


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...and horse hooves, lots of glue on all the painters tape...Probably make more templates with it than board. Easy to transfer to cut table.

Thanks guys!

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Finally received the Hougen bits for my newly acquired mag drill, (bought in a load of scrap tools- fastenal had it brought up to snuff for $150!) Had to test it out, so I went ahead and knocked out the bash protection on the rear diff.

First two bends done on my swag brake

Next four done by hand with the vise and a hammer...then of course sanded and scotchbrite treatment.

Matt

 

[ridered3]

drool drool drool

When do you think it'll be ready?

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

drool drool drool

When do you think it'll be ready?

Thanks red.

Idk, I've quit setting deadlines...lol. first it was Dixie. Then Nov 1, then new years, then koh- but i will not travel across country untested. There's so much I want to do and do right to the manche, and I have other paying projects in my shop that deserve proper attention as well-( '41 Chevy on s-10 frame, ls, 4l80: early bronco full frame off with all new steel body, 5.0, auto). I will say I'll be ready for riding season...but that's as close as I can nail it down at this point, lol.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

No progress to post per se, but the back half is done, heavy fab anyway, only storage, wiring and trans cooler mounting left.

Moving to the front, the bumps are tacked in place.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

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[ToyotaTom]

I see you are also working on the 4410, any major changes for it?

 

[mcutler]

The manche got to step outside and take a break today. Had a play date with its new roommate for the week.

The mall crawling 4410 is coming in for a nut and bolt general inspection to prep for KOH 2017. I appreciate the confidence from Jay and Redlyner Racing for the opportunity. Looking for a podium finish from our local team!

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re: 90's throw back....Manche build

I see you are also working on the 4410, any major changes for it?

No, just inspect, nut/ bolt, and prep for KOH.

That earlier post didn't come out right, so I erased it and redid above.

Matt

 

[onepieceatatime]

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This build makes me want to buy a plasma cutter and plate the **** out of all the brackets on my jeep. That thing looks tough as hell.

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[mcutler]

Few more pics from the manche's day out...(plus my storage is filling up, good a place as any to keep them here. )

You may notice the passenger side fenders have not been final trimmed.

Matt

 

[mcutler]

Re: Re:

This build makes me want to buy a plasma cutter and plate the **** out of all the brackets on my jeep. That thing looks tough as hell.


Thanks


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In my best water boy movie voice..."you caaan dooo it!"

Matt