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Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
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11/11/08 12:07 PM
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Amarillo, Texas
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I've been looking at them and it just kills me to spend $400 for a few brackets, 4 rod ends and a couple pieces of tubing.
I've done some web searching and found a few folks who have made their own. Some look like crap and others, pretty nice.
Has anybody here made their own? Any pointers, pictures?
They just seem too simple to not try to make myself.
-James
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
RMRW 2018
RMRW 2020
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: 64hemi330sedan]
#149227
11/11/08 12:17 PM
11/11/08 12:17 PM
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Thanks, I will go check that out!
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
RMRW 2018
RMRW 2020
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: BBR]
#149229
11/11/08 01:22 PM
11/11/08 01:22 PM
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Temperance, MI
prochargedhemi
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Quote:
I've been looking at them and it just kills me to spend $400 for a few brackets, 4 rod ends and a couple pieces of tubing.
I've done some web searching and found a few folks who have made their own. Some look like crap and others, pretty nice.
Has anybody here made their own? Any pointers, pictures?
They just seem too simple to not try to make myself.
-James
not to sound like an [Edited by Moparts - Keep it clean] at all but your not only paying 400 for the parts. your paying for customer service which is second to none
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: BBR]
#149231
11/11/08 04:23 PM
11/11/08 04:23 PM
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Kirkland, Washington
Pacnorthcuda
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Quote:
I've been looking at them and it just kills me to spend $400 for a few brackets, 4 rod ends and a couple pieces of tubing.
I've done some web searching and found a few folks who have made their own. Some look like crap and others, pretty nice.
Has anybody here made their own? Any pointers, pictures?
They just seem too simple to not try to make myself.
-James
I have a set and would have to agree. Yes they are designed well, (well sorta, I don't like the thin nylocks, I use castlelated nuts myself) but there must be a HUGE profit margin in these!!!
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
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#149232
11/11/08 04:54 PM
11/11/08 04:54 PM
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California, USA
blairboy3
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Well, maybe... maybe not. How long did R&D take. How many units do they sell (as well made as they are, I doubt anyone buys more than one set for their car). Who manufactures them? If they have them outsourced, what does the mf'r charge, and how many units do they have to order at a time. If they do it in hows, how many hours does it take for fabrication? And, as mentioned, Calvert's customer support is second to none. You're buying more than just a set of caltracs 
1968 Plymouth Fury III 4-Door: 12.79 @ 115, 60'- 1.93 (Hey... it's a Cruise ship... what do you expect?!) Famoso Raceway, 02/08
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: blairboy3]
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11/11/08 09:42 PM
11/11/08 09:42 PM
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Amarillo, Texas
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Yeah I know, but that really reminds me of software companies that charge for a tech support subscription... grrrr... don't get me started on that. lol Anyway, back to the original topic. Didn't RedRam make a set? I seem to recall him having a set he made on his truck. 
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: mark_gates]
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11/11/08 10:50 PM
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My dad made a set for his challenger, but I don't have any pics.
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
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#149239
11/12/08 12:34 AM
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Amarillo, Texas
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Ahh... I found RedRam's.  Thanks for the pics guys! Looks like it may be time to bust out the plasma cutter!
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
RMRW 2018
RMRW 2020
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
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#149241
11/12/08 11:17 AM
11/12/08 11:17 AM
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Amarillo, Tx
daithi2
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BBR, if you decide to undertake this project let me know i wanna come over and see the process to make a set for the dizzel.
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
[Re: daithi2]
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11/12/08 11:33 AM
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Roger.
I have been thinking about using a urethane bushing instead of a rod end. Mainly because they are inexpensive, durable and available in a bunch of different lengths.
Like this:
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
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Re: Homebuilt Caltrac/Slide-a link copy
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11/18/08 10:27 AM
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Can anybody measure the center to center distances on the bellcranks? i.e. Center of spring pivot to the two lower holes and center of spring pivot to bolt that sits on top of the spring.
Thanks!
-James
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
RMRW 2018
RMRW 2020
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