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MotaLeira uprights
nitram38 - 26/6/07 at 11:18 AM

Just back from the platers.
Because of a few minor plating problems, they will be powder coated as well.
Rears:
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StevieB - 26/6/07 at 11:26 AM

I don't like them

(Mainly because your skill makes me jealous)

[Edited on 26/6/07 by StevieB]

iank - 26/6/07 at 11:56 AM

If there are problems with the plating surely it's up to the plater to have another go to correct the problem.

Will powdercoat even stick to a shiny plated surface? (without them being blasted first)

nitram38 - 26/6/07 at 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by iank
If there are problems with the plating surely it's up to the plater to have another go to correct the problem.

Will powdercoat even stick to a shiny plated surface? (without them being blasted first)


The trouble with plating hollow objects is you have to drill holes to drain the fluid during the process, so it was my gamble as I didn't want any extra holes.
I only have one upright that has some slightly exposed metal. Plating and powder coating should cover everything!

nitram38 - 26/6/07 at 01:52 PM

One of the rear uprights in place
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welderman - 26/6/07 at 03:00 PM

Looks realy good mate, but can i ask what you do for a living, your always in the garage.

nick205 - 26/6/07 at 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by welderman
Looks realy good mate, but can i ask what you do for a living, your always in the garage.



I believe he works nights, but even that begs the question when does the man sleep

nick205 - 26/6/07 at 03:37 PM

Nitram:

Are the brass looking pieces in the wishbone/rod ends for easy adjustment of camber and toe etc?

nitram38 - 26/6/07 at 04:13 PM

I am an Electrician who works shifts.
Sleep, what's that?
I get about 3-4 good quality hours during the day, but I also get days off in between shift changes.

The Brass looking adjusters are plated steel and enable the rod end to be wound in and out without having to dismatle the suspension.
Sure it is more work, but it will make setting the suspension up very quick and therefore very cheap (if I get someone to do it). I have an old 4 wheel tracker.
The other thing is that adjustments will be more accurate as a rod end is limited to a 180 degree turn. I can adjust mine one degree at a time.
Afterwards I will lock wire them.

StevieB - 26/6/07 at 05:40 PM

It's looking great!

I'm always intrigued to see your progress photo's - do you have any sketches of what the finished article will look like or are you keeping it under wraps?

nitram38 - 26/6/07 at 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by StevieB
It's looking great!

I'm always intrigued to see your progress photo's - do you have any sketches of what the finished article will look like or are you keeping it under wraps?


It's going to look like the atom, except the seats are different and it will be R1 powered.
Have a look in my photo archive under Project X.
I even have an original nose for it!

t.j. - 26/6/07 at 07:04 PM

Yak,

What are you making progress and beautifull shiny bits.