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Let’s build a race car

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Had some time today to make a bracket for the seats. IMG_2136.jpeg
Started with 2”x18”x1/8” steel drilled to fit on the stock sliders.
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as you can see the brackets overhang a lot, on the shelf added a 3”x18”x1/8” overhang for them to bolt to.
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doing a test for height, had to lower the seat as I dont know where the bars will land yet, also helps me figure out placement of the th400 shifter finally
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have to run the vacuum again. Todo: remove seat final time. Do final welds of the bars together. Paint them and final assembly.
 


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All hardware is 12.9, anything else is asking for it!

#racetech seats with custom brackets for the win!
 


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Looking good! Fancy with the slider, I need to get one for my Kirkey. I didn’t know they allowed sliders. Where did you get that one from if you don’t mind me asking?
 


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Looking good! Fancy with the slider, I need to get one for my Kirkey. I didn’t know they allowed sliders. Where did you get that one from if you don’t mind me asking?
Who allows what? Its the stock slider from the passenger side.
 


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It’s possible that a strict NHRA tech might have an issue with using a slider on a race seat. One of the things I have actually had them check is the required brace connecting the back of the seat to the roll cage. That will make the seat fixed. I can only find one picture where you can see it with my Kirkey. IMG_4951.jpeg
 


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in other news, i've been going every day teaching myself tig again and practicing. seems like every cage builder in Maryland is booked or doesn't want to work with me. I have four 20' sticks of 1-5/8” OD x.083 cm sitting in my back yard.

sometimes you have to take the bull by the horns, still pissed about the cage
 


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Had some time today to make a bracket for the seats. View attachment 132771
Started with 2”x18”x1/8” steel drilled to fit on the stock sliders.
View attachment 132767
as you can see the brackets overhang a lot, on the shelf added a 3”x18”x1/8” overhang for them to bolt to.
View attachment 132766
doing a test for height, had to lower the seat as I dont know where the bars will land yet, also helps me figure out placement of the th400 shifter finally
View attachment 132765
have to run the vacuum again. Todo: remove seat final time. Do final welds of the bars together. Paint them and final assembly.
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Whatcha pay for, with the money you saved by not getting a haircut ? 😅😅


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Whatcha pay for, with the money you saved by not getting a haircut ? 😅😅


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Lap dances 🤣, ramen noodles and dog food
That is very nice. And reasonably priced. I like it 👍🏼
It was a good find. Adjustable seat, adjustable seat back stop. Match made in heaven.
 


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Lap dances 🤣, ramen noodles and dog food

It was a good find. Adjustable seat, adjustable seat back stop. Match made in heaven.
I expected that answer!:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 


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IMG_2159.jpeg IMG_2160.jpeg
dirty… IMG_2161.jpeg
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The more I practice, the better ill get IMG_2164.jpeg
120 amps makes even steel want to warp IMG_2165.jpeg
First coat of many! IMG_2169.jpeg IMG_2173.jpeg
Finished products! Didnt weld the front a d back edges as there are also welds on the backside and the lap joints.
 


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these she sits silently waiting… IMG_2182.jpeg
Oh hey… where did this icebox come from? 😉 IMG_2181.jpeg IMG_2180.jpeg
I may have had too much fun with the red paint this weekend.
 


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The more I practice, the better ill get View attachment 132873
120 amps makes even steel want to warp View attachment 132874
First coat of many! View attachment 132875 View attachment 132876
Finished products! Didnt weld the front a d back edges as there are also welds on the backside and the lap joints.
Looking good! Overkill for a cage, I bet you could weld one up and get it carted no problem
 


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That’s the ice box designed to fit in the trunk of a challenger. I would sell it and get a regular one, can put any basic one in the passenger seat and make some $$
You buying it? Otherwise it will stay put.
 


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You buying it? Otherwise it will stay put.
Nope. They’re $500 though, a regular one is like $200. That’s all
 


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Had a chance to get this all welded up and in the car. It ain’t easy. Had my weld settings all wrong and was struggling till I looked at the damn machine after getting cold welds. Had to redo them all… 🥲
 


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Good job on learning to do stuff yourself 👍🏼. I welded full time for eight years to pay the bills when I was first on my own. We make these… IMG_4961.jpeg
 


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I can't remember if you are Co2 or air assisted in shifting? Do you not touch the shifter at all during a pass. Those mounts are a beauty. I need to learn this skill and the more practice I put in the better I'll get.

Good job on learning to do stuff yourself 👍🏼. I welded full time for eight years to pay the bills when I was first on my own. We make these… View attachment 133553
 




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