Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Well I got all my parts back from the machine shop today.  I was progressing at lightspeed, getting right side suspension bolted together.  Decided to cut some 2" sq. tubing in order to make a  lower shock mount.  I was using a die grinder with a cutoff wheel to cut off one side of the tubing when I screwed up.  The die grinder grabbed and twisted in my hand and fell to the floor.  I ended up with a lacerated and broken left pinky.   The Doctor says it should be treated as a compound fracture, so I got a shot of anti-biotics in the ass, and a Tetanus in the arm.  I think my ass hurts more than my finger.   Hopefully I can still get this thing on its wheels this weekend.  

To night I worked on the front lower a-arms.  I got them completely built except some final welding.  I was able to get some measurements for the upper a-arm parts.  I will visit my machinist in the morning.  Hopefully he can build my needed parts tomorrow.

Finished installing Coilovers this evening.  Rearend is done except some final welding....woohoo

Rear Spacers

Received my 3" spacers today from Serpent Alfa.  Installed rear with spacers and wheels/tires.  I think this is gonna work.  On my way to speedway to buy some QA1 coilovers.  

This is my idea for my upper A-arms.  This is the original ball joint from the alfa.  with some mods I think this might work.  The forward arm will be lengthened and a heim joint added to the inboard end.  THe rear arm will be shortened threaded and heim joint added to inboard side.

I relocated my 4 link axle link to the rear of my axle.  This made my links 14" long , instead of 9".  Everything I read says make links as long as possible.  I still have to box in the brackets.

This is how I did my corners.  I could not find anyone who could bend 1" tubing to 2" or 3" radii.

A local machine shop ordered these stainless steel corners for me.