This is what I came up with. Loops for springs have since been added. I would think that using a flange would make life a whole lot simpler. With the flange assembly in place you could easily tack the header on where you want it... remove and weld. With my setup, you have to make sure the header slides in and then play Pop Yoshimura with the oxy propane and rosebud to bend the pipe. I’m looking at it from a slightly different perspective because I have self imposed rules about doing everything in-house. That means factoring in equipment and skill level. Also my project is more of a cake decorating exercise and not a racer, so looks matter more. My spring arrangement has a Mad Max look about it, which I’m not all that thrilled with.
Anyway, please do post a photo or two. Hopefully it’s a moot point and my setup works and it’ll look better when it’s coated.
Anyway, please do post a photo or two. Hopefully it’s a moot point and my setup works and it’ll look better when it’s coated.