The MGA With An Attitude
SPARE TIRE CLAMP, Fabrication -- BD-136
On Feb 15, 2016, Bob Krzywicki in Northern Va,USA wrote:
"Now to find the specs for the hold down bracket so I can make one.
Well of course it's right over here: BD-135.
So Bob proceeded to fabricate one, like this:
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Time to play around and make a replica tire clamp. Lets see what I can come up with. A generic replacement out of 18 gauge using Barneys dimensions.
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Before I bend the other side I better get the bead in the bracket.
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Use the shrinker. Now the stretcher to bend it the other way.
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Improvise for bending the flat piece. Too hard to make it as one piece, but I don't think the tire cares, so I will cheat a little and use a sheet welded to the bracket. A generic replacement.
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Still needs a little more work on the bottom end, and weld in a support plate, and round some edges. About 50 minutes of play time so far on it.
My first prototype is a tad bit different at the top end, and the bottom end is like the 1600 Coupe end.
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On Feb 17, 2016, Bob K wrote:
"Lets see if I can make it truer to form/dimensions to include the rolled over heel and an enclosed top.
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"One is going to Mike Dianna, the other two are up for grabs, so if you want to try a fun project that's already bent and formed and you have MIG welding capabilities, a 1/2 drill bit, and a flap disk or grinding wheel and you need one PM me".
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