Carly's 96

[Andy Jones]

Looking good, Randy!


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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Thank you Andy. It won't be as crazy as yours but itll go where it needs to.

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[madmatt1]

Progress looks nice Randy.

Good deal here on knuckles ready for swing steering.
https://classifieds.race-dezert.com/FOR ... les-161401

Word of caution, those are off of a 1990, and have a six bolt pattern, your 96 is five bolt. You'd have to have the spindles, hub/rotors, etc for the 1990...
I saw those yesterday and got really excited, for a moment! I have a 95.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Thank you I saw that. I remembered that being an issue.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

I made the first plate and tacked a stub to it. The front will land on the hump with 4 bolts. No bends as I like the look of the welded tubes vs bent. Also I save room.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Got the front mount for the passengers side cut out and holes drilled. Just need a piece of tube and 4 holes in the frame and I can tack together the passengers side

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Don't judge too harsh final fitment isn't done just tacked to configure tubes. Still need the front tube and plate done

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[Pickuptrucker]

Good progress!

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Tacked and waiting for the shock tabs I ordered from ruff stuff.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Good progress!

Thank you. I try to get to it when I can. The tube has been sitting for 7 months.

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[AussieRod]

Well done, Randy! We'll make a fabber out of you yet.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Well done, Randy! We'll make a fabber out of you yet.

Ha thanks Rod. I learned alot building my vw. Part of it is wanting to say I did it the other is the ever pesky wallet

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[Andy Jones]

Kick ass, Randy! Looking good.


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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Kick ass, Randy! Looking good.


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Thank you Andy! Looks like I'll have room for bumps up front so mounts will be made. I have to replace the steering so I'm figuring on a swinger setup. Got alot to go but it's taking shape.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Four revisions and more time than I'm wanting to admit and I have beam shock mounts. I should have the tabs from ruff stuff for the engine cage on Friday then the lower shock mounts to cut out of 1/4" plate. I maybe able to cycle the suspension this weekend and see how much I screwed up the shock position.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

My ruff stuff tabs showed up today and I cut out the lower shock mounts, tacked them on the beam fitted tubes and cycled suspension. I'm leaving some room in case I end up going with glass for more bump travel. I think my shock shafts either have a short rod or a spacer. I'll have to take them apart to find out.

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[ChaseTruck754]

Looking good!

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Looking good!

Thank you Steve. I'm capping the ends with 3/16" tear drop plates so the ends are closed and more weld area. It makes me feel a bit better.

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[hobbyturnedobsession]

Ok done for the night. Just need to gusset the shock mounts and add tabs when I get the driver's side done.

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[Pickuptrucker]

Good progress