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

 

[VJJPunisher]

Finally got em back from powdercoating, Coated in Can Am Tan

 

[roostercogburn98]

Did you send it to chyna for coating. That took forever

 

[VJJPunisher]

Had em for about three weeks, buddy does it on the side type of thing, he had to order the powder, then get around to doing it, then had to do the upper arm over cause he dropped it putting it in oven type of deal

 

[VJJPunisher]

Matches pretty well

 

[roostercogburn98]

Needs an elcan with a sight doctor