D3's new motor mounts
02-09-2011, 01:47 PM
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the only difference in my design would be id step a solid slug about 1/2 inch so it'll slde into the tube and weld 10X better then the way they did it at the end. ill give my buddy a call at the steel shop and seewhat he can do for me.. then i just have to get over my dads and hop on the lathe.. i also want to measure everything and get it right..ill PM u later tonight..
02-09-2011, 03:24 PM
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I meant schedule 40...=)
If you really want to redneck the sht out of it, get the pipe the plate, hole saw it out, use a MIG (wire feed), and call it good.
TIG just looks pretty, but no one can see it. You'll feel it though!
If you really want to redneck the sht out of it, get the pipe the plate, hole saw it out, use a MIG (wire feed), and call it good.
TIG just looks pretty, but no one can see it. You'll feel it though!
02-09-2011, 04:40 PM
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That's what I'd do, except out of aluminum (plenty strong) and put some sort of 'lightening' holes/slots and some grooves on the outside, more for aesthetics (even though you can't see it). Actually, knurled diamond finish would look cool!
However, there's no way in hell I'd ever run solid mounts and especially on a unibody.
btw - remember guys, that 2 1/2" PIPE is not 2 1/2" OD (it's 2.875"); tube is though, although normally a thinner wall.
However, there's no way in hell I'd ever run solid mounts and especially on a unibody.
btw - remember guys, that 2 1/2" PIPE is not 2 1/2" OD (it's 2.875"); tube is though, although normally a thinner wall.
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02-10-2011, 10:07 AM
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No reason cross drill the Aluminium. Knurling would just add another surface for dirt to collect. =)
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
02-10-2011, 10:22 AM
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No reason cross drill the Aluminium. Knurling would just add another surface for dirt to collect. =)
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
LAW
02-10-2011, 11:16 AM
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No reason cross drill the Aluminium. Knurling would just add another surface for dirt to collect. =)
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
And the nice part about tube is that you can spec whatever wall thickness you want, seamed, or DOM.
If someone wants one, I could make one if someone wants to cover material and shipping.
I would figure less than $20 worth of material. (Could probably make 3-4 sets of mounts)
JNR - 2" pipe = 2.5" OD!
Good point about the knurling and dirt collection. Don't think I would do that anyhow (I have not done that on my lathe, although know how), but purely for looks, even though you cannot see...A bare piece of aluminum would just look so plain and unfinished (that's just me though)
Actually 2" pipe is 2.375" OD
[Piping is part of my work] Last edited by JNR_Design; 02-10-2011 at 11:31 AM.
02-10-2011, 11:47 AM
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SHT, you're right. I grapped the chart for PVC instead of SCH40. <hahaha>
But then again...PVC might be cheaper...no welding, just some cement.
anyone have the dimensions of said motormount? Bolt size and length?
But then again...PVC might be cheaper...no welding, just some cement.
anyone have the dimensions of said motormount? Bolt size and length?
