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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:34 pm 
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Finished up the welding - finally!

Starting on the pass side.

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Not great welds, but good enough!

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Bottom all done.

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:35 pm 
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Seats are here... Hopefully have time this weekend for some serious mock-up!

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:32 pm 
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Been slow going... All the welding minus the chassis brace kit is done IE: finished all the gussets. I'm working on getting the bearings installed on the arms so I can get them mounted. I managed to mock up the seats and will start tabbing the floor out this week... Once I get the driving compartment mocked, I will finish the chassis bracing, dash bar, etc.

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:45 pm 
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Slow progress... BUT. Got the floor mocked and seats mounted.

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hyde
PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:33 pm 
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Looking Good . I would look at put a X or a bar at a 45 deg. behind the seat or something?
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PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:22 pm 
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So how does that flooring hold up to weld splatter? Always worried me about them.

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 1:24 pm 
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hyde wrote:
Looking Good . I would look at put a X or a bar at a 45 deg. behind the seat or something?


Yea, roger that - I wanted to get my seating figured before I did the X bracing, but plan to do an X right behind the cockpit.

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So how does that flooring hold up to weld splatter? Always worried me about them.


I wanted to just mock fit the floor - it's coming off for the rest of the welding. I don't want to take any chances lol

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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 4:57 pm 
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Awesome build thread! 8) :D

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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 7:44 pm 
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Lol, sorry I ment the garage floor, how does it like the welding?

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:15 pm 
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ky-bc wrote:
Awesome build thread! 8) :D


Thanks! Sorry its so slow lol

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Lol, sorry I ment the garage floor, how does it like the welding?


Oh ok! lol - it actually holds up fairly well. I've pulled some molted metal from it, but nothing crazy!

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:01 pm 
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I was actually able to get a bit done this weekend. Cockpit done. Steering done. Tabs Done. Front chassis brace done.

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It's taking me forever to get this stuff done, but its starting to get exciting. lol

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:20 pm 
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On Saturday I was able to get the trans mounted and started mocking the suspension and axles. I'm running 930 CV's and I was able to get 14.5" of travel at a safe 23* at droop. I've only got around 15* at bump, but my frame is in the way lol - it's ok because its at a perfect point where my skid will be ~ .5" from hitting. I had a couple issues fitting the arms due to the torsion, but the solution will work.

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This will be close to riding height...

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This close to full droop...

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Will get the other side done next weekend... I'm starting to look at coilovers now - I'm tempted to go with FOA's.... (I can 2 x 2.5 reservoir coilovers for the price of 1 Fox or King) Thoughts?

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Twotrackerbryan
PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:51 pm 
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The build looks great! You may want to weld in a mid tranny mount with that much horse power.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:06 am 
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Looking Sweet!!! Nice build all around. Those Rear Trailing Arms look like more art work from avery's. :wink:
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Alpha Fab
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Twotrackerbryan wrote:
The build looks great! You may want to weld in a mid tranny mount with that much horse power.


Thanks! Nice suggestion on the mid-mount. I've been wondering myself if I should integrate one. I took a look at your site - we ride (when I'm in MI) a lot in the Baldwin areas as well. Well, there, Roscommon, and Silver Lake primarily. Maybe once I get this thing done we can catch up on the trails.

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Looking Sweet!!! Nice build all around. Those Rear Trailing Arms look like more art work from avery's. <img src="http://www.woodsbuggy.com/plugins/system/yvsmiley/phpbb/icon_e_wink.gif" alt="Wink" class="yvSmiley">


Yeah man, the Avery arms are awesome and should take some abuse!

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Alpha Fab wrote:
My power plant comes from a 2008 Pontiac Solstice. It is a 2.0 LNF turbo Ecotec.

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Should put out decent power lol.


I wanted the 2.0 LNF so bad but I couldn't find enough pocket cotton. Those things are pricey! The twin scroll turbos will be awesome in a buggy - almost no lag whatsoever. Really looking forward to watching this thing scat on youtube when your done. :mrgreen:

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Alpha Fab
PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:32 pm 
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Been a loooooong while for posting on this thread lol! I've just been too busy! I've actually made quite a bit of progress though.

Rear suspension is done. I'll have about 16" in the rear:

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Got the front and rear bracing done:

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Along with the rear brakes, radiator mount, brake lines, etc.

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Alpha Fab
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Fuel system is done:

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Been playing with my dash ideas and wanted a "cockpit" feel. So borrowed some ideas from the Tatum cars. Also have been working on body panels, wiring, gauges, speaker system, etc.

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I''ve got a pretty in-depth wiring scheme planned - started on it in my 'free' time. I'll see if I can dig up some pics.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:59 pm 
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Man incredible job on the build! Hands down the best looking console fab I have seen yet. Keep those pics coming!
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looks great!

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Sweet build. 2.4?
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Bubbalowe wrote:
Sweet build. 2.4?


...even better, he's puttin in the 2.0 LNF twin-scroll turbo, 260hp stock and superior torque curve over even the supercharged version. One mean 4-banger!


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Alpha Fab
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Bubbalowe wrote:
Sweet build. 2.4?


Thanks!

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Bubbalowe wrote:
Sweet build. 2.4?


...even better, he's puttin in the 2.0 LNF twin-scroll turbo, 260hp stock and superior torque curve over even the supercharged version. One mean motor!

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Actually, I ditched the 2.0 - will be boosting the 2.4!

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Alpha Fab wrote:
Bubbalowe wrote:
Sweet build. 2.4?


Thanks!

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Bubbalowe wrote:
Sweet build. 2.4?


...even better, he's puttin in the 2.0 LNF twin-scroll turbo, 260hp stock and superior torque curve over even the supercharged version. One mean motor!

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Actually, I ditched the 2.0 - will be boosting the 2.4!

-Shaun


If you accidentally got my 2.4 LE5 order mixed up with a 2.0 LNF, I wouldn't complain. :D


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Alpha Fab
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Here is the front arm setup.

Tweeds 4 x 1.75 arms
Tweeds Combo spindles
12" King coilovers
Saco Rack

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