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di11ard
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 Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Another step closer to her final form.
Increased the caster angle (front), added chassis bracing across the front, new upper shock mounts, new body work, custom long spline axles, new cvs and a few other little tweaks.
(Yes, those are 2x4s supporting the rear end... the first springs were too light)
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 7:06 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Correct springs installed! She can hold her own weight again (and run, and drive and do more than collect dust).
Adding some paint on the new steel.
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Shit. That doesn't look right...
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Vanapplebomb
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 6:45 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Ouch is right. Hard to see what happened... Did the cv ball cage break from over articulation/plunge, or did the half shaft pop out and cause that damage? Pretty impressive either way. 
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di11ard
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| Vanapplebomb wrote: |
| Ouch is right. Hard to see what happened... Did the cv ball cage break from over articulation/plunge, or did the half shaft pop out and cause that damage? Pretty impressive either way. |
Honestly, I am not entirely sure... I need to really clean up all the parts and further inspect. Upon initial disassembly, nothing aside from the boot cap is damaged (aside from the missing cv balls/bearings).
Here is what I can tell you (at this point in time), I was driving in a straight line, no grade to the surface. I was driving rather "spirited" and grabbed second gear, heard the tires chirp, I gained traction, then a small pop and lost ability to accelerate. Pulled into the parking lot and saw what you see.
My guess is traction + angle of the shaft (under load) caused the CV to over articulate... But, just a guess. |
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vwjetboat
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| sick build... love it.. |
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cbeck
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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I did that once, broke both cvs on the same axle at the same time (type 1). Too dang messy to dink with, just grabbed another axle/cv I had and stuck it in.
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di11ard
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| vwjetboat wrote: |
| sick build... love it.. |
Thanks!!! |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| cbeck wrote: |
| I did that once, broke both cvs on the same axle at the same time (type 1). Too dang messy to dink with, just grabbed another axle/cv I had and stuck it in. |
Did it happen again? Or just a fluke thing? |
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cbeck
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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 I had a rowdy little 1915 and dropped the clutch at about 3000rpm. My trans builder calls it abuse. It was stock type 1 stuff, had a half dozen laying around. Now running type 2 cvs, builder said they should break before his type 1 trans. And to quit doing stupid shit 
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di11ard
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| cbeck wrote: |
| I had a rowdy little 1915 and dropped the clutch at about 3000rpm. My trans builder calls it abuse. It was stock type 1 stuff, had a half dozen laying around. Now running type 2 cvs, builder said they should break before his type 1 trans. And to quit doing stupid shit |
LOL. Stupid shit is half the fun! |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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I replaced the cv joint and had glass installed. She is back on the road.
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di11ard
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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New seats and harnesses are getting installed!
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database00
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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how did you install the glass?
is it safety glass?
what rubber did you use?
Will eventually want a windshield on mine and all I have is tube frames. |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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I got a windshield gasket kit (like seen here: http://eastcoastsandrails.com/shop/accessories/win...r-chassis/ )
I took it to the local glass shop and had them install. The glues the rubber, made a template and installed it for me. Yes, it is safety glass. Cost ~$250. I’m really happy how well I turned out. Looks good and really cuts down in the wind (and bugs) in my face. |
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Chochobeef
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Have to say i'm still liking your rail. Probably the coolest street one out there that I know of.
Keep up the awesome work. Can't wait to see another driving video  |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| Chochobeef wrote: |
Have to say i'm still liking your rail. Probably the coolest street one out there that I know of.
Keep up the awesome work. Can't wait to see another driving video |
Thanks a ton!
New videos coming soon... I just need to get a couple more things done first. |
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madmike
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 6:28 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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 I can see some 181 axle's ( bus CV's)for you in the future 
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| madmike wrote: |
| I can see some 181 axle's ( bus CV's)for you in the future |
I'm already running bus CV's! |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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New picture day!
The body work was wrapped in vinyl to match the side panels. Still need to get the harness bar installed and new seat pads made.
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