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Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Z-carfan » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:09 pm

With all the inspiration and supportive info from HRW, I was able to build my first chassis. I am building it for my RMS '68 Javelin and the Trans-AM proxy!
I appreciate any suggestions and or comments, I know it is not the prettiest however a great learning experience.
I would like to thank Retro44, dreinecke, vtecfour and shotgundave for the informative posts and advise as I commented on their posts.
This is only one of the reasons I continue to be an active supporter of this wonderful site. Thanks to Harry also for his supportive comments as I learn this really awesome part of the hobby.

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The beginning was easy, IMHO.

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This guys was a bit of a buggar, but think it will work.

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It did not work, as you can see. I needed to added another support for the front axle to obtain a proper ride height.
Once I went back and look at VTECFOUR's post on his NASCAR build to confirm I goofed. :text-thankyouyellow:
My guess is I was too excited to solder and missed the extra supports.

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The wonderful AMC Javelin from RMS that will eventually be part of this build.
I will post more as I continue of course. I will be leaving Thursday for my seven day honeymoon cruise in the Caribbean with my awesome wife!

Wondering if I will have Wi-Fi access to follow a few posts while at sea. :laughing-rolling:
Not to worry, I will not be spending a lot of time on the web, rather enjoying our trip. :banana-dance:
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby dreinecke » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:12 pm

Wow!!! That is fantastic! Great looking chassis! I cannot wait to see this one come together.

Did you just get married? Congrats!!!
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby VTECFOUR » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:31 pm

Good leap into the pool.

Will become easier (and sometimes frustrating) as you do more.

Wait till you see how it runs!

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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Florida_Slotter » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:43 pm

Z-Carfan,

Hey, if it's flat, square and true, then 8t should work well.

I like your use of wire inside the main rails.

On the suggestion request, why not use another piece of wire, bent in an inverted "U". Then if you bend the end of the "U" up 90 degrees, your front axle will be secured. Just my opinion.

Keep up the great work
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Z-carfan » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:58 pm

We got married on Dec 26th FYI. We waited to do the honeymoon till now. Thanks.

Interesting idea Florida, I had not thought of that. I have not bent a lot of metal yet, so not sure how that would be done.
It seems flat based on the base I used, but more will tell once I get wheels and guide set.
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby dw5555 » Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:12 pm

Congrats on the marriage and the honeymoon. Watch out for the topless beaches though, :scared-eek: turns out my wife liked em. I felt like and idiot standing guard... :lol:
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby TuscoTodd » Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:37 am

That is a GREAT looking first build!
Congrats on taking a dip into the scratch built chassis side of the pool!
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Z-carfan » Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:48 am

Thanks dw, I have heard about the topless beaches. She does not want to participate but we are going to go to say we did


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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Retro Racer 44 » Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:07 pm

Welcome to the honeycomb club, Z. :text-welcomewave:

That chassis looks great. Brass chassis building is addictive. I would build a chassis a day if it didn't mean having to buy all the bits and pieces, and having to paint and finish all the bodies.

Looking forward to seeing this one finished and having my cars race against it.

Cheers,

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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby waaytoomuchintothis » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:07 pm

Its been a while since we had wedding news around here, and then it was sons and daughters of HRW. Congrats!

Oh yeah... nice brass, eh.
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:01 pm

I'm late. But great job!

You have to start somewhere and this is a mile better than my first mess...um, I mean chassis...I can tell you that :)
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby chappy » Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:23 pm

This is where you find that brass chassis building and marriage have something in common.
It is always a scary start. :laughing-rolling:
Congrats sir on your first chassis build and your entry into the world of married bliss.
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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby chrisguyw » Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:17 pm

Hello Mike.....Good to see more folks taking a first stab at chassis building.......for a first effort you have done very well!! :dance:

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Re: Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Gameover » Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:19 pm

First my butt. Lol. Looks great!

You look like a natural!
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Z makes his first brass Chassis

Postby Z-carfan » Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:19 pm

Thanks all, I think I used too much solder. Possibly just my haste, fortunately seems to have turned out good. Looking forward to finishing her up I. The next few weeks. (The chassis).

Thanks also for the sentiments on the wedding and trip, we are excited to get started on this part of our life together.

Z

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