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Old 12-10-2005 | 04:59 PM
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Default Drive stand project.
A few weeks ago I picked up a couple of speedmaster 3As for my top gun project. Along with the drives I picked up the need for a couple of stands. After reviewing my requirements and doing a couple of rough sketches, this is the design that I came up with. I still need to put on a couple of finnishing touches on the first one before it is ready for paint but the first test fitting went very well. I thought that I would share some of the pictures that I took along the way.

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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:02 PM
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Here are a few more. Just getting started.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:08 PM
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A few more, getting closer.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:10 PM
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First test fit..
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:15 PM
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Why dont you just go with the bare metal look. I kinda like the raw finish better than paint.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:18 PM
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looks good ....now start polishing them.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:25 PM
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Why dont you just go with the bare metal look. I kinda like the raw finish better than paint.

I do too Jason but if I don`t paint them, I will have the rusty drive stand look before too long.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:27 PM
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looks nice!
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Old 12-10-2005 | 05:29 PM
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looks good ....now start polishing them.
I`m going to strip the red paint off the drives and repaint them black with new decals. I` pretty sure that I won`t be able to leave the lowers the way they are and not polish them.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 07:58 PM
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Wow, nice work. I was thinking about starting a thread ealier today about drive stands to get some ideas. I want something that doesnt take up much space, and can easily move around smaller drives like X's and XR's and the occasional Alpha.
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Old 12-10-2005 | 10:27 PM
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Well. In that case. Paint away. LOL
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Old 12-10-2005 | 11:21 PM
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Awesome....Good Work!
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Old 12-11-2005 | 06:20 AM
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Nice work Roger. Those look like they will suport the weight of the Top Gun, not just the drives!

Team Baja, I'll try to get a few pics of the drive stand I made out of 2" PVC for a Bravo drive.
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Old 12-11-2005 | 06:51 AM
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clean welds....
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Old 12-11-2005 | 07:26 AM
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Payton I would like to see your stands I cant weld but I can glue.
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Old 12-11-2005 | 08:12 AM
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Wow, I just build mine out of 2x4's & a piece of plywood.
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Old 12-11-2005 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Roger 1
I will have the rusty drive stand look before too long.
oops...guess you blasted your parts before you fabbed the stands,they looked like stainless.

Nice though..from the looks of your shop you must do alot of fab work.
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Old 12-11-2005 | 08:39 AM
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what about powder coat? I know its more $$$ but much harder to scratch.
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Old 12-11-2005 | 09:02 AM
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I was going to ask if that was aluminum. Not that I know much but I'm told the ability to weld aluminum makes you a stud...
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Old 12-11-2005 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Payton

Team Baja, I'll try to get a few pics of the drive stand I made out of 2" PVC for a Bravo drive.
Cool. Im open for any suggestions. Pictures are appreciated.
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