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michel richard |
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On my /6 project, I have decided not to add the tub reinforcements on the inside rear wheel well, for a variety of reasons. I did decide that I wanted the dog-ear reinforcement, also for a variety of reasons.
I am building the whole thing from scratch and I will post a detailed picture sequence in the hope that some will find it interesting. I first bought some cold-rolled flat stock, 1/4 inch by 1.5 inch. I will say that I did not try to calculate if this resulted in a tang of the right strength, but it's what I used. There's 8 tangs required, 6 the same and 2 a little longer. To make the tangs, I began by drilling a 3/8 inch hole: Attached image(s) ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,291 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Longueuil, Québec Member No.: 936 ![]() |
Okay, a couple of changes in the project, since the last update.
1. I have decided that would switch to 1/2 inch rod ends. That will mean a slight modification to the tang assembly that bolts to the bulkhead, but that's no big deal and 2. For a variety of reasons, I'm making a second set reinforcements (but they're not available). The tangs are pretty much done, so I moved to the stay itself. I was able to visit a metals supply house and get the following: 1) 4 feet of 1 inch od round steel tube. They had a variety with the outside ground to a fine finish, and I took that. 2) 1 foot of 1 inch steel hex bar plus some cold rolled steel for the second set of stays. I started in the machine shop with the hex bar. I figure I can make two end fittings at a time. I chucked a 3 inch piece, and squared the end: Attached image(s) ![]() |