4 struts, 17 inches, 2 switches: my built thread by Afazz

By stevegolf
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4 minute(s) of a 341 minute read

5-25-2009

I welded gussets into the corners of the tower braces, connecting it fully into the existing rear shelf. Taking advantage of the existing metal, I was able to maximize the stiffness of the rear end while adding minimal additional steel/weight.








I also welded all the way across the top of the tower brace




I added a tubular diagonal connecting the two rear floor crossmembers to add a bit of stiffness toward the rear of the car without interfering with the fuel cell





May 30, 2009

Heavy rains! I don't normally pass a river on my way to the garage




I wanted a quiet exhaust, and the budget is already running thin, so I decided to use the stock muffler. This also gives me flexibility when choosing a future muffler; anything that fits a stock jetta! I made some mountings to weld into the chassis for the hangers.






I got some of the parts for the custom fillerneck.

Tygon tubing for the flexible coupler between the tank and neck... nicely packaged





This is all 6061 Aluminum





The McMaster-Carr supply company is beyond badass.




I decided to cut out the stock fuel ports in the tank, which I wouldn't be using anyway




And made a filler plate




This is my CNC mill





Comments

Nice build! Great photos and detail ????

Posted by Diggymart on 4/23/19 @ 12:52:48 PM