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Old 05-16-2011, 09:45 PM   #1
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home built tubular control arms

hey all. did some searching and found nothing currently on the topic. looking for some tips or someone who has built there own tubular control arms for their bagged project. hopefully i can get some direction or advise from someone. thanks in advance
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Old 05-16-2011, 10:59 PM   #2
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Best bet is to use your stockers to build a jig. That way you maintain all the stock geometry.
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Old 05-16-2011, 11:07 PM   #3
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Re: home built tubular control arms

Here are some that I've done. Stock cross shafts with Delron bushings. [66 Impala]







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Old 05-16-2011, 11:59 PM   #4
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Mad skills Lou!!!
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Old 09-10-2011, 12:52 PM   #5
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that looks awesome Batman!!, oops i mean Lou
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Old 09-10-2011, 01:44 PM   #6
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in the 60-66 projects/build section look for "Homebuilt 63" He just built his own frame, and control arms
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Old 09-11-2011, 12:36 AM   #7
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in the 60-66 projects/build section look for "Homebuilt 63" He just built his own frame, and control arms
Cool, im headed there now, i met Lou last weekend in millington at the relaxed atmosphere show, and i tell ya this is one cool dude!
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Old 09-12-2011, 07:02 AM   #8
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nice Lou!

I was also at the RA All star event as a vendor. nice to meet you!

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Old 09-14-2011, 07:58 AM   #9
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Re: home built tubular control arms

that some sick work lou. got a question what size rec tube did you use on that set of arms? i really like the look and the simplicity of it might steal the idea if thats ok. id like to do a set of round tube but dont have a bender yet.
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