Construction
The chassis plate was started by using the band saw to cut a rough outline of the piece. The next step was to mill out the correct dimensions. The holes were then measured and drilled into the plate.
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The front and rear mounting pieces were made next. Again, the band saw was used to cut large dimensions followed by milling to the correct dimensions and tolerances. A drill press finished these pieces.
The front tower was constructed next. This milling required creating a window in the aluminum and finding different heights of material.
The suspension arms were made on a CNC machine with the help of Ted Bramble. All pieces made in the shop were milled to specific dimensions and tolerances.
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During initial assembly, all holes were drilled to dimension. Some were required to hold larger screws so those holes were tapped with a #6 Tap.
All the suspension parts were put together and the shocks and steering linkages were added.
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