Rebel RT

[TomyJ]

Upper brackets are tack welded for location and they give me 18 degrees of shock angle, The lower bracket was remade to move the shock mount location toward the shock .5" for more clearance when riding and now the cross member can be located and tack welded on the frame rails and upper brace, then the push-pull rod length will be next...

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Some of the machined parts for the lower shock mount and the rings are for each side of the heim joints...​

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

This is how it is going to lay out, I ordered 2 more heim joints L&R, DOM material cut and threaded for Ride Heigth adjustments...

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Ready for more tack welding on the lower frame rails, then the upper frame rails from the control arm mounts to the swing arm cross brace...​

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

All the heim joints are in and fitted, just need the correct size 7/16-20, 4.5" lower bolt, hope the push tubes are finished tomorrow...​

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Busy all day and it feels like I have done so little...​

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Thank you fuzz man, It is kinda nice to get a good word every now and then from the on lookers/builders...

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

I am not one to pat myself on the back, BUT, in this case I just might brake something, :clapping:

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

This style seat seems to fit best, and yes I am playing with a mock up fender and bags (bagger)?

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

If anyone wants to see the shock and brackets they will have to get down on their knees to do so Now you can see the cross braces and the upper frame rails will be mounted on the ends, this will give me 16.5" W. for engine clearance...

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Mock up upper rails and control arm brackets...​

 

[LarryA]

top pic made me think your lower frame rail was below rear wheel rim height, but next pics shows frame height good. coming along nicely!

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Thank you Larry, I need another set of eye's More mock up with 3 piece 30 degree rails, The next part is going to the front rails with control arm brackets, only problem will be keeping them straight and flat...

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Playing with the coil overs location...

 

[TomyJ]

Hi FuzzMan I am watching that also, just in front of the seat is the engine at 16.5" wide and I would like to go with a smaller width BUT also look cool, have a safe frame, I really admire these people who design kits. I keep telling my wife and friends that this is really HELL not being a Engineer...

 

[stacebg]

Hi FuzzMan I am watching that also, just in front of the seat is the engine at 16.5" wide and I would like to go with a smaller width BUT also look cool, have a safe frame, I really admire these people who design kits. I keep telling my wife and friends that this is really HELL not being a Engineer...

no engineer here ... more of a farmer... especially the 1st one actually built in the farmers workshop 1978 or 9

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Upper control arm brackets, Guess what the spacers are for?

 

[grandpanystrom61]

I really do like watching you work TommyJ, just inspires me to try to do more myself. I really need to practice my TIG welding so I can put my gas tank together.

What are the spacers for ??? not sure my self, but they do have a purpose I am sure.

Camera's are weird about taking a picture of what you see, mine always seem to be a bit off from what I wanted to show others, LOL

This will be low to the ground and hug the road way, my kinda ride, not the safest with big trucks and all, but I just wizz in and out underneath them, LOL , yes a bit crazy some say..............

Love it.....

 

[David357]

RebelRouser

Fascinating thread and excellent progress TomyJ .

Very nice craftsmanship.:goodjob:

Keep up the good work.

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

MOVING SUCKS...

Now at least 2 full days of putting things away so I can find them again, The middle cab will hold my fasteners from under 10.32 to 1.5"​

 

[grandpanystrom61]

I do hope the move goes better for you than me. I am here 5 years and still looking for things I packed back then, LOL

I did get most all done, but I always lose things, usually my tools for some reason.

Moving sucks, but once it is behind you life moves forward. I just hate the unpacking and trying to find what I know I packed. We all send our best thoughts your way.

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Boy am I getting lazy, I am still putting things away and then try to find something... Started on the RT working table, Don't know about you guys but working on the floor is out for me at my age, BUT the 30" 4x8 table top is out also to hard to lean over, So this is where I am at in the garage and still looking for a TIG welder AND, YES for the 220 electricity I know have...​

 

[Fowler]

I hear that, working on the floor sucks

I have been procrastinating finishing my 4 link system because I don't want to get down on the cold concrete floor

 

[stacebg]

I hear that, working on the floor sucks

I have been procrastinating finishing my 4 link system because I don't want to get down on the cold concrete floor

carpet store... get remnants

 

[grandpanystrom61]

The hard concrete takes out my knees, anything hard, so I wear knee pads a lot of the time. Even pulling weeds in the dirt I found I last longer if I have my knee pads on. I have foam pads and runners on the floor where I work the most to help my feet, as the concrete does not love them either, LOLI do like the project up where you can get to it, and welding off the floor sucks too, so love your custom work bench.

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

The second photo is for Miata Man, The 2x6s for the rear support need to be longer, at least 6ft this will give me extra room for tools on the table.

 

[TomyJ]

RebelRouser

Moving to Hemet Ca. Big 2 bed House and huge garage for play time on the RT, with new work table...​