rx7locost wrote:
Tom, Nice work. Check your wire stripper/crimper. Mine has screw cutters built in. Simple to just screw in the screw the whatever length you need and snip. Something like this:
Thanks, Chuck. That's a nice feature. My stripper/crimpers don't do that. I'll look for another pair that does.
Been using the lockdown time to work on headlight mounts. Seems my minimalist shock mounts don't have room to mount lights. What's more, they're rotated along all three axis from the car's normal.
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So to return to "normal", saddle mounts were made that were twisted to square things up and provide a mounting platform.
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I wanted to use 5 3/4" motorcycle-style headlight buckets, so a prototype bottom mount pivot was hacked out of 7/8" aluminum square bar with a band saw. Final pivots will be done when I can get access to a mill. Crush tubes are welded into the mounts to provide a solid through-bolt point.
A mounted height of about 24" from ground level to headlight center should result.
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Here's what the almost finished mounts look like.
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I wanted a Dietz-style bucket, but they aren't available in 5 3/4", but found some good looking buckets through Amazon. Seller is KiWAV. Also available through eBay.
No need to make an LED headlight choice now, the technology can only get better by the time I'm on the road.
Got the LED turn signals from these folks. They should be plenty bright.
https://www.online-led-store.com/nanofl ... ledstb1803The devil was in the details, but the result should clear the suspension at max bump and the fender stays at max turn. The aluminum spacers added behind the turn signals provide space to run wires out the back of the lights. 1/4" bolts will be added between the light mount checks and the shock mounts to eliminate any tendency to pivot around the shock bolt. And the right mounting screws, once I can go to the hardware store without a mask on.
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The mounts ended up being a bit on the heavy side but they should be solid and vibration resistant. Plus they can be easily removed to improve aerodynamics.
Onward to the front fender stays.