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Re: GT6 Rotoflex Shock mounts

To: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net>
Subject: Re: GT6 Rotoflex Shock mounts
From: "Graham Stretch" <technical-iwnet@lineone.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:24:40 -0000charset="iso-8859-1"
Cc: "List Spitfires" <spitfires@autox.team.net>, "List Triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <387E03C5.1139C98C@gte.net>
Hi all
I am not sure but I seem to recall a conversion bracket from  levers to
tele's that
fits to the chassis (frame?) allready exists from a specialist, sorry can't
recall who
or where, will try to find out.

Graham


----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
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Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 4:56 PM
Subject: GT6 Rotoflex Shock mounts


>
> In studying the way the Shocks are mounted on GT6's with Rotoflex
> suspension, I have determined that it is beneficial to fabricate a
> bracket that spans both rear body supports on the GT6 frame.  It will
> then extend outward 3 inches and up an inch and a half from the surface
> of the existing support.
>
> This will allow the shocks to be mounted to the channel which will be
> welded to the frame.  The shock mounts will achieve the same height as
> the ones that are welded to the fender well and will be significantly
> more rigid and secure than the original.
>
> The only body modification that I can see that is necessary would be
> that the bottom of the fender well would need to be cut away flush with
> the bottom raised portion of the body where the fuel tank sits in order
> to clear the outward extension.
>
> The purpose of my writing this up is to ask if there are others who
> would like to have one of these brackets.  I have the drawings at my
> metal fabrication shop at this time to have them prepare a Cad drawing
> to control the laser cutter.  They will inform me of the cost of setup
> and the price of each of the 3 pieces that will be welded together to
> form the final assembly.  The setup and welding costs will be split
> among all who want one and therefore, the more who are interested, the
> cheaper it will be per piece.
>
> I encourage any comments or suggestions regarding this project,
> especially from those who have done anything similar.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>  -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
>


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