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Fl350 Custom Fender Bracket by speedchaser
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Author:  speedchaser [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Fl350 Custom Fender Bracket by speedchaser

Hello worked on Fl350 fender brackets today

and got the rear bracket closes to the front

I end up using 6061 1/4 thick aluminum

so far so good I like the way it's going to look
will be posting on each bracket
there are five different styles on the fl350

thanks for looking
SpeedChaser

http://pilotodyssey.com/speedchaser.htm

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mounted in cutting fixure

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Author:  speedchaser [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:02 pm ]
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next

P.S.

Just to let you know i scraped about 5 to 6 brackets to get one that was satisfied with


thanks
Speeed

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Author:  mudbogger [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:11 pm ]
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Nice work Speed-all 3 rear mounts going to be fabbed?

Author:  adnoh [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:42 pm ]
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Nice speed, you gona use stock fastners or anodized ones.

Author:  Stoneman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:50 pm ]
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beautiful!
I would be in for a set for the pilot if you ever do pilot brackets :shock:

Author:  Sunblock [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:54 pm ]
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Really nice. I am mad that I already have a spare set now. I am going to have to dig through my parts boxes and make sure I am not missing any. You are a great asset to the community speed.

Author:  mudbogger [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:23 am ]
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I concur. :-) Check your messages in the chat SPEED please--

Author:  mozzy [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:11 am ]
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Speed, you are tha man!!!!

I'll be looking forward to the finished product!

Author:  speedchaser [ Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:28 pm ]
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Hello Made some head way today
finished up the rear back bracket and started the rear center brackets
the rear has a tight bend which was fun had to heat aluminum up to aprox 650 deg. F.
so i will not crack.
The rear center as some wicked bend to it also but the shape was fun too so it would not hit fender.
This project as been a good challenge and is fun! Just to let every body know that each bracket has been drawn
up as it would be flat before the bending. then bend the part to get the hole to line up too.
then put it into production.
this process takes time but in the end i will be able to make the next batch much faster because all the hard work and documentation is done all ready

Thanks For Looking

SpeedChaser

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Author:  speedchaser [ Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:28 pm ]
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layout on the rear center bracket left side
and some other pic's to add


thanks for looking
SpeedChaser

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last pic for today thank for the look

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Author:  mudbogger [ Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:35 pm ]
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Up for sale?-if so min of 3 sets for me please--- :-)

Author:  mozzy [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:11 am ]
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A bracket goes on the shock bolt? Hmmmmm, the bolts I bought may be too short now.

Keep up the good work Speed & save me a set.

Author:  Nuke Em [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:43 am ]
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Nice, to say the least. Save me a set too. I'll send you to money for them and the tranny very soon, when I finish moving.

I had to change a battery in a 5 ton work truck yesterday morning with a windchill in the Minot ND 50-60 below windchills. That is real-deal cold. Warmer over here in Montana this morning, but couldn't be much colder I guess. lol

Hey, that's a fine looking shock with a screw in it. lol Is it doing what you needed it to do?

Gary

Author:  speedchaser [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:54 am ]
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mozzy wrote:
A bracket goes on the shock bolt? Hmmmmm, the bolts I bought may be too short now.

Keep up the good work Speed & save me a set.


the rear shock bolt is a shoulder bolt the shank of the bolt is 15mm the threaded end is 14mm x 1.5 by 109.5 mm long
which is aprox 4-5/16" long with the stock bolt installed with new bracket it is flush to the frame on threaded end.

thanks
speedchaser

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Author:  speedchaser [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:12 pm ]
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Finished up front brackets the first bend was a off set had to make die to push the stock sideways

thanks for looking

will be posting in the for sale forum soon

SpeedChaser

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Author:  speedchaser [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:13 pm ]
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got creative on the flange washer for the top bolt on all brackets

thanks for looking

Speed

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File comment: started out with washer
1-2-3 block one die punch
one drill bushing and a hammer

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Author:  hoser [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:34 pm ]
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Outstanding fabrication you have out done yourself once again!

Thanks so much for what you do!

Author:  mudbogger [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:13 pm ]
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Dam nice work, as usual you have done it again friend-BRAVO!!

Author:  mozzy [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:27 am ]
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I'm with them! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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