Bowtie T's build

[Bowtie T]

Its been a while since I posted anything, also trying to learn new way to post pictures. I think I got it.

 

[choppinczech]

Wish I could weld like that.

 

[old round fart]

Are those stainless? Where did you get them?

 

[Bowtie T]

Wish I could weld like that.

Thanks. Wasn't really trying to make it look good, I knew I was going to grind it off.

 

[Bowtie T]

Are those stainless? Where did you get them?

Yes 3/8" s/s. I got rough dimensions out of speedway catalog then drew them and cut them out on the water jet. Only problem was they were a little short.
Tie rod hit spring shackles when i tried to turn sharp.

 

[2old2fast]

That's got to be one heck of a press brake to be able to bend 3/8 stainless !!

 

[rubicon]

Very nice work.

 

[Bowtie T]

That's got to be one heck of a press brake to be able to bend 3/8 stainless !!

Yes 12' 175 ton Wysong

 

[Bowtie T]

Very nice work.

Thanks

 

[Bowtie T]

Borrowed this tip from Ex junk and cut tabs off of caliper and ground smooth. Thanks Jim

 

[choppinczech]

View attachment 13858 Borrowed this tip from Ex junk and cut tabs off of caliper and ground smooth. Thanks Jim

I did the same with mine. Although I didn't know at the time that the shape I ended up with was nearly identical to Jim's.

 

[RPM]

That's got to be one heck of a press brake to be able to bend 3/8 stainless !!

We use a 40 ton brake and it does not know the difference in the two.

 

[Bowtie T]

I bought stainless headers,mufflers,and turnouts. Then trimmed them all down
until I got the length I wanted then tacked together. Going to weld joints solid then polish out the welds. I thought they would look a little different plus I wanted mine a little longer.

 

[Bowtie T]

Got my roller back together. Frame,front axle,radius rods,tie rod,drag link,panhard bars,spindles, and caliper brackets all powder coated. Calipers,rotors,leaf springs, and rear end
painted satin black. All bolts are stainless steel.

 

[Bowtie T]

 

[Indycars]

You probably know this, but many may not. Stainless steel fasteners, unless stated otherwise are little more than a grade 2. There are few places that deal in high strength SS fasteners.

Totally Stainless
ARP | The Official Web Site

Some info on SS fasteners:

http://www.ssina.com/download_a_file/fasteners.pdf
Bolt Depot - Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart

 

[Bowtie T]

Got my roller all back together now. By the way, these are not going to be
the rears I use. They will probably be the last thing I buy. Have since tore my engine down for new cam, seals, and gaskets etc. Will post pictures of that shortly.

 

[tfeverfred]

View attachment 13896 View attachment 13897 Got my roller all back together now. By the way, these are not going to be
the rears I use. They will probably be the last thing I buy. Have since tore my engine down for new cam, seals, and gaskets etc. Will post pictures of that shortly.

VERY nice! I love.

 

[one finger john]

O.K. Fred, the gauntlet has been has been thrown into the ring. What do you have to counter ?






Just kidding. How goes the battle in Houston ?

John

 

[one finger john]

I really love frames at this point of construction. I like the thought of a k member to stiffen the frame rails. They are so simple and honest. So much promise. Add an engine. Throw in a trans. Maybe add a body.
So much promise.

John