Builds Atwalz 2013 TLC 200 Build Thread. (8 Viewers)

[MScruiser]

Looks great, @Atwalz

 

[Sinister]

Wow nice work.

 

[Atwalz]

Looks good. I'd be interested in knowing the final material cost of the sliders.

Final cost of material (steel, fasteners, and paint) excluding tools was ~$600.

 

[MScruiser]

Thanks for that. It goes to show you (me) how really expensive sliders are to produce!

 

[NLScooby]

Don't forget the labor!

 

[MScruiser]

True. Man, those White Knuckles really are a hell of a steal.

 

[codyaustin5]

True. Man, those White Knuckles really are a hell of a steal.

They are! Can't wait to get mine installed!

 

[brooksy]

How come it cost you so much. I use race spec DOM tubing, brushed stainless & 1/4"- 5/16" plate & I would barely reach $400. I then sell them for approx $900. Price of materials in USA can't be that expensive is it ?




Brooksy

 

[NLScooby]

I'm guessing an individual purchasing a small amount of steel doesn't get wholesale pricing nor a volume discount. U.S. steel has also increased in cost as many of the plants moved to China.

Nice work on those sliders as well Brooksy!

 

[Atwalz]

^ what he said.

 

[Atwalz]

I scrapped my skid plates on Black Bear Pass last year. So hence this project. After 3 days of hard work, I finished building two skid plates to protect engine's belly pan. They are similar style as OE but 3/16" mild steel. All of the bolts are recessed. front skid plate and center cross member linking radiator support bracket and front cross member for engine/LCA. Fasteners are mix of SAE3/8" grade 8 or 8mm metric grade 10.9. I have yet to paint them. I will use spray can with semi gloss finish.

 

[Canyonero]

Very cool Atwalz. Definitely a true "build" thread, since you're the one doing the building. Looks solid!

 

[jmw101]

Nice work Atwalz ! Love seeing the fruits of hard work and determination.

 

[MScruiser]

Yeah, very nice. I just bolt in parts. You are actually fabbing stuff. Well done!

 

[Atwalz]

Yeah, very nice. I just bolt in parts. You are actually fabbing stuff. Well done!

Thanks. This time material cost of skid plates were free as I had the left over steel from past project.

 

[Atwalz]

Sprayed them with semi glass black.

 

[Canyonero]

Very cool!

 

[Atwalz]

Installed and ready for summer trip.

 

[Atwalz]

Now doing my research on building adjustable rear lower control arms. I will be making my shopping list once I figure out the tubing size, heim joints size and bushing size.

 

[Willy beamin]

nice work man