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04.13.2015, 04:42 PM
 Weather improving quickly! Just need the DMV to get moving so that I can get this thing street legal. |
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05.09.2015, 02:08 PM
Lots of updates over last few weeks... After speaking to the specialty inspection site I got the distinct impression that they were going to require fenders so I jumped on getting them mounted ASAP
First up was to create a secure mounting points on each of the hubs - I opted to use 3/4" 1/16" square steel tubing following some advice from Allan. Front  The front actually has a second mount under the top plate... Rear  After that I used some 3/4" oak to mock up the mounts and check for clearance though the complete range of movement. Front  Rear 
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05.09.2015, 02:08 PM
Onto the fab - A good friend mike from RC-Monster came over for a night and together we cut and welded up the front and rear fender mounts and attached them to the hubs. Thank you so much Mike for all your help.
 I finished them off with flat grey primer and flat enamel top coat as black I felt would stand out too much against all of the silver. I finished off the open ends with caps from McMaster (Let me know if anyone needs any I have lots spare!) All in all very happy with the results.    All that was left was to mount everything:  
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05.10.2015, 10:58 AM
Looks great, Chris - good luck on the state inspection - soooo looking forward to getting a rip in that little beast!
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05.10.2015, 02:18 PM
That looks great again!
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Check out my huge box!
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Location: Slidell, LA
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05.11.2015, 10:23 AM
Looking good Chris! I so want to do a build, but just do not have the time.
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Location: NJ
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05.31.2015, 06:49 PM
A quick trip to the DMV ...
  First time I was missing some minor stuff: - Rear view mirror - side two don't count - Gear shifter pattern - Muffler heat shield Completed all and went back again on Friday... |
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05.31.2015, 06:50 PM
After the second trip they decided I now need a "hood" to cover the whole engine...
So this weekends work came up with this:     I hate the slab/box back - The intent is to use this to pass inspection and then come up with a v lite design that just covers the muffler and top of exhaust... |
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06.01.2015, 11:12 AM
You would think they should have mentioned the "hood" on the 1st trip?!
That upper centered rear guard kind of defeats the point of the rear-view mirror, doesn't it? It has a few holes, but I can't imagine the view is particularly effective? NJ seems hell-bent on taking some of the fun out of the car! |
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working on a brushless for my wheelchair.....
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06.06.2015, 10:41 PM
That sucks to see all the additions the dmv is requiring.
It's cool to see this is almost on the road. It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper. |
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06.07.2015, 08:31 AM
Nice work Chris! Tube frame cars are very interesting. You simple can leave the hood at the DMV once you have approval.
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06.07.2015, 08:39 AM
Indeed. I received a pass on Friday and here is the "light" version that I came up with this morning...
  
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06.07.2015, 09:33 AM
That looks better in my opinion!
So it is road legal now? Awesome, have a lot of fun with it, but drive save! |
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06.21.2015, 06:05 PM
And the big news is....
 I just have to drive the car to the DMV to get the inspection sticker. In NJ cars get 5years free and as the car classes as a 2013 nothing to do until 2018!!! |
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working on a brushless for my wheelchair.....
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06.21.2015, 10:57 PM
Finally!
Is this just a fun on the weekends ride, or will you do any competing with it? I bet it would stomp the competition at autocross events. It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper. |
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