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UnkaJesse
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Newbie Suspension

Post by UnkaJesse »

Got all of the pedestal parts made today for the Newbie Project. Everything is cut out and waiting till the warmer weather gets here if it ever does, so I can proceed with welding the frame parts.. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif"%20alt="[/img] The springs are standard Cannonball springs as used on their Bettendorf trucks. See attached pic.

Unka (movin' right along) Jesse [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif"%20alt="[/img]
"The same hammer that breaks the glass, forges the steel" Russian proverb
davestea
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Re: Newbie Suspension

Post by davestea »

Unka -

You be busy mon - all these newbie kits.

wish you well with them.

Just what is this intended ot suspend axels from? Engines? Cars?

Is this part of your engnie setup?
Dave
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UnkaJesse
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Re: Newbie Suspension

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Dave, the suspension in the photo is for the drive boxes of the Newbie Project. The Newbie has only two axles and they are chain driven from a center mounted jack shaft. I had hoped for warm weather so I could start with the welding today, but it is still cold (colder than yesterday actually) so I suppose I will have to make some more small parts and work on the drawings, anything to stay in the basement shop where it is heated. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif"%20alt="[/img]

Unka (progressing doggedly along) Jesse
"The same hammer that breaks the glass, forges the steel" Russian proverb
modelsteam
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Re: Newbie Suspension

Post by modelsteam »

I know what it islike when the weather doesn't cooperate. Last week it was so hot i had my shirt off and three fans going in my shop. modelsteam
UnkaJesse
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Re: Newbie Suspension

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Modelsteam, Brag, Brag, you fool with me and I will get Jeff to send you to a nice warm place! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/cool.gif"%20alt="[/img]

Unka (sure is hot around here) Jesse
"The same hammer that breaks the glass, forges the steel" Russian proverb
willy

Re: Newbie Suspension

Post by willy »

Gadzooks! Why cant you send some of that warmth up this way. We are still getting January weather here. Heck the bay is freezing up again!

-willy-
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