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Old 04-02-2006, 09:48 AM   #1
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Scratch Built Street Rod: Parts 2 (Updated: 12/19/06)

I thought I'd create a new thread since a lot of people were having a hard time keeping up with what is currently happening. A quick breifing on whats going on; 1/12 scale scratch built street rod, mostly out of styrene, 100% scratch built.

Got a lot of work done on the driver side lower control arm. Machined out of 9 seperate pieces and soldered together with about 13 hours of work at this point.

The shock mounts in the gap with a pin that goes through. The pin is a zero tolerance fit and is hidden once it is put in. It sticks in the hole well, but it also comes out with a nice tap. Note the beginning of the working ball joint half soldered to the bottom half. The inside still needs more solder, and finishing.







Next I will assemble the upper control arm, also machined out of brass. After spring break I will finish machining the passenger side control arms.
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