Tina Turner

otter · Post by **otter** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:04 am

I have been plugging away. I am not so good with the updates or taking pictures. But here is the progress so far. 95% of the fab work in done as of today. Should be able to start assembly tomorrow. Had to completely redesign the cantilever arm. Got all the mounts and truss on the rearend and finished up the shock mounts. Pretty happy with how its turning out.

Kel Fab Creations · Post by **Kel Fab Creations** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:16 am

Awesome! Can't wait to see more!

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:21 am

Looks great!

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:54 am

Damn that is looking good!

otter · Post by **otter** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:02 am

Thanks Guys. I just hope it works. haha.

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:39 am

Wow, I can not wait to see it!!! Awesome!

otter · Post by **otter** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:43 pm

tcm glx wrote:Wow, I can not wait to see it!!! Awesome!

Thanks.

Hopefully I can make it. It's not looking good right now. Lots of stuff to coordinate to get the trip to work.

otter · Post by **otter** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:28 pm

A few hours away from her first test drive. Here is how its sitting right now. Only thing left is rebuilding the shocks and figuring out the exhaust, plus a few odds and ends to tighten up.

Oh yeah, I got this sweet Rockstar Koozie in the mail yesterday. It works perfectly. haha

Kel Fab Creations · Post by **Kel Fab Creations** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:45 pm

So stoked for you dude! Got any pics of the front mounts? Did you have to clearance anything for the upper links?

Rmc · Post by **Rmc** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:54 pm

I'm very curious to see how it does, also I'm thinking spring rate choice would be interesting due to leverage points.

otter · Post by **otter** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:11 pm

Kel Fab Creations wrote:So stoked for you dude! Got any pics of the front mounts? Did you have to clearance anything for the upper links?

Here's a crappy picture. I will try to get a better one. My camera sucks. I didn't clearance anything except the mid frame cross member. I did have to mount the upper links lower on the frame than I wanted, in order to get the drive shaft angle where I liked it. That short little drive shaft is a pain in the ass. The upper link mounts on the axle just barely touch the heat shield under the body.

Rmc wrote:I'm very curious to see how it does, also I'm thinking spring rate choice would be interesting due to leverage points.

It's only at a 1.5-1.6 to 1. I have a 300/500 on there right now it seems to be ok as of now. I put it on the ground last night and it's sitting right where I want it. But we will see.

otter · Post by **otter** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:21 pm

So the first drive (2 miles) went amazingly well. She drives like a dream. Everything worked great. I plan on driving around a lot more tomorrow after work. Here's proof it moved.

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:54 am

Wow! You're fast Patrick. Great work. That came out fantastic. Does this mean you're on for Oct?

guard · Post by **guard** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:24 am

Great job... I'm looking forward to seeing all your work in action at the BajaHID event next month!

cs_drums · Post by **cs_drums** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:36 am

Awesome! I like to see well executed out of the box thinking. Right on!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:37 am

Damn that is awesome!!!! A month before the mojave run, so plenty of time to put some miles on her!

otter · Post by **otter** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:12 am

Thanks guys. I am super excited that it turned out as planned.

The BajaHID run is not going to happen for me. I have Surgery the weekend before the run. But I am trying to get down to California city on Sep 28th if anyone wants to join.

robertcrav · Post by **robertcrav** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:44 am

This looks freaking awesome....Great Work!

cypher · Post by **cypher** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:53 pm

Wow! Amazing design and execution!

otter · Post by **otter** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 10:51 pm

I have been chipping away at all the little stuff. Making sure she is good for this weekend. Got all the shocks rebuilt, lights mounted and wired up. Plus a bunch of other stuff that is not picture worthy. Had a little help today too.

Tina Turner

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