Jake Raby's DTM sheet metal kit

Installing Raby's Type 4 DTM sheet metal kit was a real chore. I did not like the rear supports Jake had so I fab'ed up something different. It's a much cleaner look. Its solid too.
Joe

Nice job Joe.
Some people can see things in a way others can't.
None the less keep looking to make things better.
MRDS

Joe,
That was a whole lot of work...

What didn't you like about it? I have never had anyone complain about the way Joe originally designed it... I used it a couple hundred times the way it was and thats why we never made any changes to it.

Jake. I like a clean look. The twisted support though great in it's design and application just looked a bit out of place. It took 8 hours to fit this thing up ... it fits like a glove. Detail is everything. I can't wait to get this thing on the road.

Cool, I just wanted to mmake sure it wasn't a fitting concern... I'm always open to comments!

joe, what is it you do for a living? your not wasting all that
talent are you? nice job!

Worked 18 years at an oil refinery and now I am officed based. I picked up alot sweet techniques from the senior welders and machinists while at the refinery. Raced hydroplanes and stock cars for 14 + years. Learned a lot about fiberglass composites. At a younger age was into shaping and glassing surfboards and windsurfers. Got the name Jogyver from my buddie's who say I can build anything out of junk.

Welcome back GB

joe, thats one of my greatest pleasures "making something out of nothing". I think thats why I appreciate your work. I'll take
homemade (but done well) over store bought anytime. good luck with your
projects.

Thanks Bruce. I am hoping to make it next year to the eastern speedster outing.

For a lot of us, at least 50% of the satisfaction of owning a speedster, or any unusual car, is making your own "stuff". I ain't a welder and do not even have many machine tools, but the challenge is in the design vision. I've done engine tin three times, modified my air cleaners to accomodate velocity stacks, added a complete front air dam, revised the trunk and deck lid latches, fabricated type 4 engine mounts, and on and on. When recovering from a mild stroke last year, fabrication was my only form of physical therapy, cause I couldn't drive a clutch for several months. I never lost enthusiasm or interest, and I can clutch just fine today. Do it yourself, do whatever degree you can.