Bob's Blown Modified Mini Pickup

[Bob Holmes]

I'll have to go back and look at that.

[Bob Holmes]

Sorry guys, nothing really to report. We've been discussing the proper suspension layout, from solid, to strut, to double a-arm, etc. for several weeks. Best to understand what we want to do before we start cutting and welding. I think we've finally landed on a strut front and suspended three-ling rear.

But...there is still time to change our minds.

[DanStokes]

Even on a runway I'd suggest at least a little suspension. Building a vehicle with no suspension is done, of course, but it limits your venues.

So when ya coming to Ohio?

Dan

[YELLA BRICK]

LOVE those 3 ling ling ling rear ends ! YAOWZA BAAAAAABY ..........

hint; progress pics are ALWAYS good ! :-)

[Bob Holmes]

Dan, I went to Ohio for several years with the Engine Masters Challenge, I can't imagine dragging a vehicle all the way there!!

[Bob Holmes]

Initial engine discussion here:

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum/bangshift/tech-section/38372-folvo-bob-s-2013-science-fair-project

[Bob Holmes]

I should have some pictures next week. We are heading up to the shop this weekend and hope to make some progress.

[Bob Holmes]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205601566552123

Picture slide show of the work we did this weekend. Once I figure out how to get it to attach here, I'll pull down the Facebook video.

[Bob Holmes]

It doesn't like my slide show so screw it, I'll post pictures.

[Bob Holmes]

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[Bob Holmes]

Starting the planning for the next build session, June 4-5th.

After much mucking about, gnashing of teeth and intellectual soup stirring, we've settled on a strut front suspension. We spent a bit of time at the JY looking at different setups on offer. Finally, we yanked a set of 5-lug assemblies off a Volvo 740 wagon. Very simple setup, with the required lug number (although with a bit obscure 5x108 pattern). So we should be able to mock that up. There are some interesting alternatives that we can plug into the Volvo upright:

https://www.airliftperformance.com/product/75592/

We'll also take a saw to the rear axle tubes and see if we can get the wide 5 hub assembly to fit. If that's a no go, we'll change to a grand national spindle and hub.