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Old 01-19-2021, 11:12 AM
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Both rails set up

And I just had to see with the motor/trans

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Old 01-19-2021, 11:29 AM
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that is such an elaborate frame! how did you come up with the clearance bends for rear travel? and in the front there, where the lower tube kicks up, is this thing going to be IFS?
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Old 01-19-2021, 01:38 PM
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I draw pieces in CAD and use it as a guideline, like this.
And yes, kick ups for IFS
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Old 01-25-2021, 01:33 PM
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Progress

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dude this thing is lit! did you already post, is it all 1.75x.120?
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All chromoly,
The main rails are 2" x .095"
Suspension tie ins are 1¾" x .120" and other longer runs 1¾" x .083".
Little tubes 1½" x .065"
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Old 03-20-2021, 06:38 PM
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Little progress. Been waiting on some parts..

Motor mounts

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Can't say it enough, you do such clean work man. Looks great as always.
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Finally the long awaited parts.

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wanna cut out new top tabs
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