1/4 scale Rocket late model

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1/4 scale Rocket late model

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HI all I am building a late model, I have a Full scale rocket chassis, that I am scaling down.
Got the chassis rails done today, planning on finishing the chassis tomorrow, Will get pictures. Just dont know how to upload them:)
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Rails are done, I started on the rear of the rollcage today. I plan on finishing it tomorrow, I will have pictures tomorrow night if any one could put them up for me that would be great :) Cheers James
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Not sure how to upload pics, can any one help?
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There the only pics I have, I still have to put the suspension mounthing points in, mount the engine and a heap more cant wait to finish it. Im hoping to sell some. The ones that I do Sell will be fully tig welded, and the option of chromolly. This is my first car that I have built so I was learning alot. Hopefull the next car will be real nice.:)
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looks great, keep up the good work.
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FuNkY mOnK wrote:I love custom frames, very nice work. Can't wait to steel...err...see the suspension work.
Hahah lol, I'am planning on doing the rear suspension points next couple of days
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HI all, started on the rear suspension yesterday planing on finishing the rear and starting on the front today. Just waiting on my differential gears to arrive so I can start on the housing and finish the car:) I will upload some pics tonight....
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been really busy this week, havnt got much done, done the left rear suspension mounts. just waiting on my differential gears to come so I can make the housing and finish the rear and and start make the suspension on the lathe
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Been busy again lol, havnt done anything just the rear mounts. Recieved the differential from Quarter Mortar. Going to start on the differential this weekend hopefully...
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Great to hear your back on it Sweet .i'm looking forward to the build ....
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