Home made swing arms

[VJJPunisher]

Probably wrong section but only section that isn’t overrun by the retard patrol.

I was shopping for a set of swing arms and did you know that they a) only really exist for gov sales and or b) cost 1,700 dollars plus if you find some so I opted for c) fuckem I’ll build some myself

Having them powder coated this weekend and still have to weld the mounting post where I want it on my boogaloo mobile, will update on that later

 

[powdahound76]

Fap worthy

 

[roostercogburn98]

I saw a set of those at a flea market in Fayetteville for 50 cents. You should have said you were looking.

 

[VJJPunisher]

I saw a set of those at a flea market in Fayetteville for 50 cents. You should have said you were looking.

Those probably wouldn’t work with my hipoint carbine like these will

 

[Supersubes]

Whats the material?

Id spray a clear on them and run em’

 

[roostercogburn98]

Those probably wouldn’t work with my hipoint carbine like these will

Ahhhhhh yeah I forgot about your one off super special hipoint. Man I wish I could get my hands on that thing

 

[VJJPunisher]

Whats the material?

Id spray a clear on them and run em’

Mild steel, weigh in at 8.3 lbs complete. Need to match the mobile carriage

 

[Threadcutter308]

Mild steel, weigh in at 8.3 lbs complete. Need to match the mobile carriage

Are you going to abrasive blast them first ? It'd get rid of some of the tool marks and will give the powder a better purchase.

 

[Mike Casselton]

He's gonna hire my ex to talk at them. She's plenty abrasive enough...

 

[Mudburner]

This is gonna be the coolest thing I see all week...

 

[John L]

Very nice work, thought at first you were doing an automotive project.

 

[roostercogburn98]

Very nice work, thought at first you were doing an automotive project.

Close, it’s a boat

 

[Tiribulus]

Very nice work, thought at first you were doing an automotive project.

I honestly thought I was looking at rear motorcycle suspension parts for a minute.

That's some very professional looking work there.

 

[VJJPunisher]

Are you going to abrasive blast them first ? It'd get rid of some of the tool marks and will give the powder a better purchase.

Yes they will get blasted and all the prep work for powder

 

[VJJPunisher]

Close, it’s a boat

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I made a set for my Hmmwv a couple of years ago. To hold SAW.

Yours are way nicer!!

See welding and metalworking thread.

Well-done!

Sirhr

 

[VJJPunisher]

I made a set for my Hmmwv a couple of years ago. To hold SAW.

Yours are way nicer!!

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See welding and metalworking thread.

Well-done!

Sirhr

Yours still look good! To be honest that was how I originally was gonna make these, just weld tubestock together, but a lot of times I over engineer shit or make projects more complex than needed. The determining factor for me was this is going on an off road/ loggin trail style FAV clone, so I was concerned with flex and strength in a bouncy environment

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Yours still look good! To be honest that was how I originally was gonna make these, just weld tubestock together, but a lot of times I over engineer shit or make projects more complex than needed. The determining factor for me was this is going on an off road/ loggin trail style FAV clone, so I was concerned with flex and strength in a bouncy environment

Mine are pretty rugged. But not billet!

I see you used the same sorts of 'bushings' that I did. Needed to have some rugged bushings as well as good locks!

Looking forward to seeing the finished mount!

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[VJJPunisher]

They see me rollin………….

 

[roostercogburn98]

Train wreck

 

[sirhrmechanic]

They see me rollin………….

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Is that a Chenoweth?

 

[roostercogburn98]

Is that a Chenoweth?

If “chenoweth” is modern slang for really cool, then yes

 

[VJJPunisher]

Is that a Chenoweth?

No it’s not, I was told it’s a defender frame maybe but unsure. I built everything else to sorta be an 80’s Fast Attack Vehicle style

 

[sirhrmechanic]

No it’s not, I was told it’s a defender frame maybe but unsure. I built everything else to sorta be an 80’s Fast Attack Vehicle styleView attachment 8396454

That is awesome! Very Chenoweth-like!

Desert Patrol Vehicle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

That's the company that made the FAV back in the day.

Amazing!

Sirhr

 

[VJJPunisher]

That is awesome! Very Chenoweth-like!

Desert Patrol Vehicle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

That's the company that made the FAV back in the day.

Amazing!

Sirhr

I modeled mine after the earlier fav variant, I wasn’t aware the earliest ones were chenowth frames, I was aware of the later dpv models that added a third gunner seat were all built from ground up by chenowth under contract. Very cool vehicles and filled a niche for 20 years or so.

I’ve seen the dpv frames for sale from time to time but anything chenowth brings a premium.

Early on I debated tube framing in an upper gunner seat but my base frame is shorter and narrower than a dpv frame so it wasn’t feasible if I don’t wanna roll over on every corner

 

[roostercogburn98]

Still needs the big motor

 

[VJJPunisher]

Still needs the big motor

That it does, next major project

 

[VJJPunisher]

Oh and obligatory OG fav pics for the inspiration

 

[FWoo45]

That it does, next major project

Super cool. What is the current power plant? I looked, but didn't see a built thread.

 

[VJJPunisher]

Super cool. What is the current power plant? I looked, but didn't see a built thread.

Currently the stock motor that was in it when I bought it, it’s a VW 1600cc dual port, only mods have been converted to alternator and dual carbs

 

[VJJPunisher]

And for reference, this was the day I bought it

 

[roostercogburn98]

But you pretty much taught yourself to weld during the whole process as well. That’s a win in itself.

Think I need to cut a sliding top into the bug, and install a flip up gun mount

 

[VJJPunisher]

But you pretty much taught yourself to weld during the whole process as well. That’s a win in itself.

Think I need to cut a sliding top into the bug, and install a flip up gun mount

Do it pussy, there’s always a ring mount or two for sale on gb.

The welding process on this project over the last 3 years has been a lot of fun and a solid side effect of learning that. I mean I can mig pretty good now but have never touched any of the others, I think I’m too retarded to tig, and stick is for the poors

 

[roostercogburn98]

Do it pussy, there’s always a ring mount or two for sale on gb.

That’s the equivalent of a triple dog dare right?

 

[buffalowinter]

I made a swing arm...for my body.

 

[VJJPunisher]

I made a swing arm...for my body.

Yours is on a whole nother level

 

[748rpilot]

Well that's a heck of a neat project, swing arm looks great! I really need to learn machining, some of y'all are inspiring.

Alas, I'm but a humble commoner: what weapon system is on that mount?

 

[VJJPunisher]

Well that's a heck of a neat project, swing arm looks great! I really need to learn machining, some of y'all are inspiring.

Alas, I'm but a humble commoner: what weapon system is on that mount?

It’s a Fightlite MCR upper on a KNS spade grip adapted lower

 

[roostercogburn98]

It’s a Fightlite MCR upper on a KNS spade grip adapted lower

Looks illegal and should probably be banned