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Weather improving quickly! Just need the DMV to get moving so that I can get this thing street legal.

Lots of updates over last few weeks... After speaking to the specialty inspection site I got the distinct impression that they were going to require fenders so I jumped on getting them mounted ASAP

First up was to create a secure mounting points on each of the hubs - I opted to use 3/4" 1/16" square steel tubing following some advice from Allan.

Front
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psscagkpge.jpg

The front actually has a second mount under the top plate...

Rear
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After that I used some 3/4" oak to mock up the mounts and check for clearance though the complete range of movement.

Front
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...pshjkip0s5.jpg

Rear
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psbqbskuqr.jpg

Onto the fab - A good friend mike from RC-Monster came over for a night and together we cut and welded up the front and rear fender mounts and attached them to the hubs. Thank you so much Mike for all your help.


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I finished them off with flat grey primer and flat enamel top coat as black I felt would stand out too much against all of the silver.

I finished off the open ends with caps from McMaster (Let me know if anyone needs any I have lots spare!) All in all very happy with the results.

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All that was left was to mount everything:
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http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psebpd7vp8.jpg

Looks great, Chris - good luck on the state inspection - soooo looking forward to getting a rip in that little beast!

That looks great again!

Looking good Chris! I so want to do a build, but just do not have the time.

A quick trip to the DMV ...

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First time I was missing some minor stuff:
- Rear view mirror - side two don't count
- Gear shifter pattern
- Muffler heat shield

Completed all and went back again on Friday...

After the second trip they decided I now need a "hood" to cover the whole engine...

So this weekends work came up with this:

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psde8ttz6p.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psvqj7fm61.jpg

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http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...pstfai8nsa.jpg

I hate the slab/box back - The intent is to use this to pass inspection and then come up with a v lite design that just covers the muffler and top of exhaust...

You would think they should have mentioned the "hood" on the 1st trip?!
That upper centered rear guard kind of defeats the point of the rear-view mirror, doesn't it? It has a few holes, but I can't imagine the view is particularly effective? NJ seems hell-bent on taking some of the fun out of the car!

That sucks to see all the additions the dmv is requiring.

It's cool to see this is almost on the road.

Nice work Chris! Tube frame cars are very interesting. You simple can leave the hood at the DMV once you have approval.

Indeed. I received a pass on Friday and here is the "light" version that I came up with this morning...

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...pskelemy0s.jpg

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http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...psoooemjz0.jpg

That looks better in my opinion!
So it is road legal now?
Awesome, have a lot of fun with it, but drive save!

And the big news is....

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...pss8cbi2st.jpg

I just have to drive the car to the DMV to get the inspection sticker. In NJ cars get 5years free and as the car classes as a 2013 nothing to do until 2018!!!

Finally!

Is this just a fun on the weekends ride, or will you do any competing with it? I bet it would stomp the competition at autocross events.