TDR Deuce IFS/IRS

[sydeem]

While we are on the springs - thanks for all the help and ideas. I could not get a real TDR match for stock springs. Either the height would be right but not the diameter or vis versa and then not the wire dimension. But if need be I can make springs as suggested. In image 1 I found the easiest material was solder. But knowing now I could make springs I am smoothing the kit springs because they are the right design and will look best. Image 2 is the first shot at smoothing. Left is sanded, middle is as cast with Tamiya primer , right is DupliColor high lift primer on as cast. A little more effort will make them passable.

Interesting effect was that the spring compressed about 3/16" during the sanding effort but I was able to pull it back in shape. Not sure how many times one can do that so be very careful if you want to sand these.

[sydeem]

Springs are finished. Broke a couple but they glued back well. I found it most convenient to place the spring on masking tape to hold one piece in place then put the other end with glue in place and adjust position with tweezers.

I thought maybe painting the springs matt black would hide imperfections. The shocks will be chrome for contrast. The black spring is the broken one healed.

[Rick]

Thats a great RP repair tip Syd. Thanks, we'll use it in the future.

[hot ford coupe]

Now that's what I call the invisible repair. Great job, Syd. The matt black paint really does hide the imperfections and makes the spring look very real with just the right amount of shine.

[sydeem]

The spring and shock shape up well. Based on where they will be located on the model I wonder if it was worth the effort to do all the sanding on the spring.

[sydeem]

Experimenting with assembly. Instead of using styrene rod I wanted to try hex headed bolts (2-56 size). Also want to add bushings between surfaces. Gets a little complicated trying to line up the bushing, A arm, bushing, shock, bushing and A arm but it is a doable do. As usual rushed ahead and painted items before thinking about assembly dimensions so after sanding all parts to allow for washers will have to add a light finish coat to the arms.

Also added a grease zerk to the arms where they will attach the wheel assembly.

[Daytonatim]

Syd.....my man.......That is one sweeeeet assembly!!

When you consider how small the parts are and the cleanup that was done on them, they turned out great!!

I can't wait to see this chassis setting on all fours.

Tim

[Rick]

Ditto from me Syd.

How about a list of suppliers and prices for fittings.

[flamefink]

I have a quick question. When this is finished, will the ride height be the same as an out of the box deuce?

I ask because I'm anxiously waiting for the rear suspension to be available for purchase. I want to run an IRS with the kit supplied beam axle.

[3.Star]

Hello Syd,


this suspension is kind of cool looking! You did the very right job with sanding and painting. The texture of the parts match the real thing pretty close, looks like some nickle- plated surface
of the A-arm.
How did you do the attached grease-fittings?

Looking forward to more things to come



Cheers

Michael

[Rick]

Hey Flamefink

The TDR IRS is available. Just go to our web site at TDR Innovations Home Page or call us at tdr.innovations@gmail.com.

[sydeem]

Hello Syd,

How did you do the attached grease-fittings?


Michael

I am no machinist so I only do representations not actual copies. My brag about a grease fitting is only a 1mm nut with a small length of paper clip wire with the wire protruding into a small hole for seating strength. At least I did round the wire end with a file.

[hot ford coupe]

That assembly is gorgeous, Syd. You really know how to handle that stuff. It looks like the real deal to me.

[flamefink]

Hey Flamefink

The TDR IRS is available. Just go to our web site at TDR Innovations Home Page or call us at tdr.innovations@gmail.com.

Thanks Rick, I was under the impression that it wouldn't be available until the "how to" was done. I'll be putting my order in for one very soon.

Now just to get my hands on one of the 392 Hemi's with a 4speed... I'll be patiently waiting on that one too.

[ajwheels]

I have a quick question. When this is finished, will the ride height be the same as an out of the box deuce?

I ask because I'm anxiously waiting for the rear suspension to be available for purchase. I want to run an IRS with the kit supplied beam axle.

When I layed out the Deuce suspension, I kept the centerline of the axles in the same relative position as the originally provided axles.............the front and real track dimensions remain as the original as well......................now, having said that, there may be a little assembly variation, but it should be real, real close................

Tony