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AceX · 03-20-2009, 04:48 AM

Just out of curiosity, what did you do with the old welder?

Twisted Minis · 03-20-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Just out of curiosity, what did you do with the old welder?

I sold it to a friend of mine.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-20-2009, 01:01 PM

Nice work.....

dieselarmy13 · 03-20-2009, 02:01 PM

Dude, that Crown Vic is awesome!

Twisted Minis · 03-25-2009, 12:30 AM

Lol, glad you like it.

Built strut rods. Getting some time in with the new MIG welder. Car is completely wired and plumbed, aside from the front two air lines. Strut rod mounts on the axle also act as a brace.

Scottshotrods · 03-25-2009, 12:36 AM

what mufflers are you useing there in your picture
justin

Twisted Minis · 03-25-2009, 12:43 AM

They are by SLP, and I believe they are the Loudmouth muffler? I could be wrong. But SLP is stamped into them, so that I am sure of.

Twisted Minis · 03-29-2009, 10:09 PM

I pulled a straight 26 hour shift, with a friend helping me for 12 of them, to get this car done for a show. Started Thursday at 8AM, and finished Friday at 10AM. Owner picked it up at 11AM and drove to the show.

Built front bump stops to limit the down travel. Also had to cut a hump off the oil pan and shorten the pickup tube to keep the pan off the ground.

And a couple pictures taken right after it went on it's first test drive.

It needs to come back for some little things, but it made the 600 mile round trip pretty much problem free. I fixed a couple of fitting leaks at the hotel, that was it really.

Ghostwhite · 05-09-2009, 01:16 PM

That car looks amazing! Along with all the truck fab work I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread and it has given me a lot of motivation to become a better fabricator. Simply amazing

Twisted Minis · 05-09-2009, 07:46 PM

Thanks.

A while back someone asked about the spindles I was working on for myself. Here is a little teaser, of the rough shape I am starting with. I sent out some drawings to have some more pieces laser cut for them, as well as for my sheetmetal control arms.

scotts62 · 05-09-2009, 09:49 PM

Thats very cool! I like it its simple!

XXL · 05-10-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

Here is a little teaser, of the rough shape I am starting with.

What's the fitment for these?

Twisted Minis · 05-10-2009, 11:51 AM

I'm sorry, but I am not following you.

scotts62 · 05-10-2009, 12:43 PM

What vehicle do they work on?

Twisted Minis · 05-10-2009, 01:00 PM

I am building my own frame. So they are not vehicle specific.

scotts62 · 05-10-2009, 01:52 PM

oh, gotcha. Thats cool have any pics of the frame?

Twisted Minis · 05-10-2009, 02:44 PM

Its just the rails from the firewall(ish) to the front bumper at this point. It's sitting on the frame table under a bunch of stereo stuff. I will try to remember to move some stuff and take a picture of it.

scotts62 · 05-10-2009, 03:49 PM

ok cool, mine was in the same shape there for a while. its always cool to see new frame being fabbed.

dieselarmy13 · 05-10-2009, 04:20 PM

Dude, that cruiser turned out awesome. Nice work!

heidesign · 05-12-2009, 08:52 AM

you mentioned you learned most from books. If it would not be too much trouble, could you post some literature you suggest for a nubie?

Im really looking to getting my truck done very mildly, then come back after a while and get it totally custom after getting a few other projects on down the road. i would like to plan out as much as possible,and get some good experience.

If you have an ISBN# that would be GREAT, if not a few titles would be nice.

Thanks,

Bill

Twisted Minis · 05-12-2009, 11:56 AM

I learned a lot from books. But most of what I know comes from real world experience, and people I know.

The 3 books I have are:

Chassis Engineering - Herb Adams
Tune To Win - Carroll Smith
Engineer To Win - Carroll Smith

heidesign · 05-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Believe me, I know what life has to offer for learning. Still doing that. I just have tons of questions I dont understand and figure this would be a good place to start.

Nice builds by the way, and thanks for the reply.

Bill

Twisted Minis · 05-12-2009, 12:32 PM

If you don't have a general understanding of suspension going in, I would start with Herb Adams book. It's very basic, and not a lot of detail, but it will get you started. Carroll Smith's books could be pretty intimidating for someone without a decent understanding of suspension to begin with. His books are more refining.

I think everyone should read the chapter in Engineer To Win about the proper use of bolts though.

Twisted Minis · 05-12-2009, 01:10 PM

Here are some random things I have been working on over the last couple weeks.

A little random for me, but I made and installed a custom wall mount for a flat screen TV. I fastened it with drywall anchors. I can hang off of it, so it should last.

I got some rings rolled from the local steel shop, and built a stripper cage. I first built a fixture to hold the uprights square in all directions, which took more time than building the cage itself. It worked really well though. I was able to tack all of the uprights in place, then sit the other ring on top, and tack in down.

The guy that owns it stuck it on his home made raft after getting it painted pink. He's actually a member on here.

Twisted Minis · 05-12-2009, 01:13 PM

And a different kind of fab for me, wood.

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03-20-2009, 02:01 PM	#129
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Dude, that Crown Vic is awesome! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

03-25-2009, 12:30 AM	#130
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Lol, glad you like it. Built strut rods. Getting some time in with the new MIG welder. Car is completely wired and plumbed, aside from the front two air lines. Strut rod mounts on the axle also act as a brace. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

03-25-2009, 12:36 AM	#131
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Not so budget 3-link build what mufflers are you useing there in your picture justin

03-25-2009, 12:43 AM	#132
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build They are by SLP, and I believe they are the Loudmouth muffler? I could be wrong. But SLP is stamped into them, so that I am sure of. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

03-29-2009, 10:09 PM	#133
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I pulled a straight 26 hour shift, with a friend helping me for 12 of them, to get this car done for a show. Started Thursday at 8AM, and finished Friday at 10AM. Owner picked it up at 11AM and drove to the show. Built front bump stops to limit the down travel. Also had to cut a hump off the oil pan and shorten the pickup tube to keep the pan off the ground. And a couple pictures taken right after it went on it's first test drive. It needs to come back for some little things, but it made the 600 mile round trip pretty much problem free. I fixed a couple of fitting leaks at the hotel, that was it really. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#134
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: Not so budget 3-link build That car looks amazing! Along with all the truck fab work I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread and it has given me a lot of motivation to become a better fabricator. Simply amazing

05-09-2009, 07:46 PM	#135
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Thanks. A while back someone asked about the spindles I was working on for myself. Here is a little teaser, of the rough shape I am starting with. I sent out some drawings to have some more pieces laser cut for them, as well as for my sheetmetal control arms. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-09-2009, 09:49 PM	#136
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Thats very cool! I like it its simple! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-10-2009, 11:51 AM	#138
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I'm sorry, but I am not following you. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-10-2009, 12:43 PM	#139
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Not so budget 3-link build What vehicle do they work on? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-10-2009, 01:00 PM	#140
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I am building my own frame. So they are not vehicle specific. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-10-2009, 01:52 PM	#141
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Not so budget 3-link build oh, gotcha. Thats cool have any pics of the frame? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-10-2009, 02:44 PM	#142
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Its just the rails from the firewall(ish) to the front bumper at this point. It's sitting on the frame table under a bunch of stereo stuff. I will try to remember to move some stuff and take a picture of it. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!



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05-10-2009, 03:49 PM	#143
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Not so budget 3-link build ok cool, mine was in the same shape there for a while. its always cool to see new frame being fabbed. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#144
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Dude, that cruiser turned out awesome. Nice work! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

05-12-2009, 08:52 AM	#145
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: Not so budget 3-link build you mentioned you learned most from books. If it would not be too much trouble, could you post some literature you suggest for a nubie? Im really looking to getting my truck done very mildly, then come back after a while and get it totally custom after getting a few other projects on down the road. i would like to plan out as much as possible,and get some good experience. If you have an ISBN# that would be GREAT, if not a few titles would be nice. Thanks, Bill

05-12-2009, 11:56 AM	#146
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build I learned a lot from books. But most of what I know comes from real world experience, and people I know. The 3 books I have are: Chassis Engineering - Herb Adams Tune To Win - Carroll Smith Engineer To Win - Carroll Smith __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#147
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Believe me, I know what life has to offer for learning. Still doing that. I just have tons of questions I dont understand and figure this would be a good place to start. Nice builds by the way, and thanks for the reply. Bill

05-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#148
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build If you don't have a general understanding of suspension going in, I would start with Herb Adams book. It's very basic, and not a lot of detail, but it will get you started. Carroll Smith's books could be pretty intimidating for someone without a decent understanding of suspension to begin with. His books are more refining. I think everyone should read the chapter in Engineer To Win about the proper use of bolts though. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it! Last edited by Twisted Minis; 05-12-2009 at 12:32 PM.

05-12-2009, 01:10 PM	#149
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Here are some random things I have been working on over the last couple weeks. A little random for me, but I made and installed a custom wall mount for a flat screen TV. I fastened it with drywall anchors. I can hang off of it, so it should last. I got some rings rolled from the local steel shop, and built a stripper cage. I first built a fixture to hold the uprights square in all directions, which took more time than building the cage itself. It worked really well though. I was able to tack all of the uprights in place, then sit the other ring on top, and tack in down. The guy that owns it stuck it on his home made raft after getting it painted pink. He's actually a member on here. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

05-12-2009, 01:13 PM	#150
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build And a different kind of fab for me, wood. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

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