Nomad C4 chassis assembly

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Thought I'd start a thread on the assembly of my C4 Nomad chassis. I got the first parts polished and installed last night. It feels good to put parts on for the last time.

These are my stainless steel exhaust hangers I fabbed:




I'm working on polishing my fuel tank and fuel lines, so they can be installed permanently too. I plan to install the brake lines, exhaust, and anything else I can install. Still trying to figure out how to coat polished suspension parts.

[NickP]

I like progress with pics! Well done!!!!!

[Bluegrass Trifive]

Thought I'd start a thread on the assembly of my C4 Nomad chassis. I got the first parts polished and installed last night. It feels good to put parts on for the last time.

These are my stainless steel exhaust hangers I fabbed:




I'm working on polishing my fuel tank and fuel lines, so they can be installed permanently too. I plan to install the brake lines, exhaust, and anything else I can install. Still trying to figure out how to coat polished suspension parts.

It's looking very good! You mentioned coating polished parts and I've been thinking about that too. I've seen clear powder coat material advertised but never seen anything that I knew for sure had it on it. Anyone have any experience with it?

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Take a look here Bluegrass. BTW, did you ever find those rack fittings for hoses?

https://www.facebook.com/Ult1mate-431101560298974/timeline/

https://vimeo.com/66486376

I've been trying to get ahold of these guys...they're in Australia but supposedly setting up dealers/applicators in the US.

[Bluegrass Trifive]

Take a look here Bluegrass. BTW, did you ever find those rack fittings for hoses?

https://www.facebook.com/Ult1mate-431101560298974/timeline/

https://vimeo.com/66486376

I've been trying to get ahold of these guys...they're in Australia but supposedly setting up dealers/applicators in the US.

I'll check them out Thanks! About the rack fittings ... I never found anything that would work but I have found some I can re-machine. I just received a custom ground tool I ordered that will machine the seat at the correct angle and the diameter for tapping. I have a couple of fittings with your name on them! I'll try to get them machined in the next couple of weeks and if all works out I'll give you a shout for shipping info.

[rustay56]

I'm working on polishing my fuel tank and fuel lines, so they can be installed permanently too. I plan to install the brake lines, exhaust, and anything else I can install. Still trying to figure out how to coat polished suspension parts.

Lazslo, Do you know about this product .http://www.por15.com/GLISTEN-PC_p_45.htm I have used it on an alloy diff center with good results.

Regards Andrew

[Aussienomad]

Take a look here Bluegrass. BTW, did you ever find those rack fittings for hoses?

https://www.facebook.com/Ult1mate-431101560298974/timeline/

https://vimeo.com/66486376

I've been trying to get ahold of these guys...they're in Australia but supposedly setting up dealers/applicators in the US.

That website is dead, and a google search fro ult1mate comes up with nothing as well. I thought of ZoopSeal, but apparently they stopped production some time ago. When googling zoopseal I found that it is now ShineSeal and they are based in California.

Cheers, Des

[carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)]

looking good Lazlo.

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I don't know what's going on with Ult1mate. A couple of weeks ago their website worked. I had a guy respond to my questions about their product. Now nobody will say anything to me, the website looks to be down, etc., but their FB page still seems to be active. Mick used their process on his C4 parts and supposedly it's guaranteed for 10 years. Zoopseal supposedly only lasts a couple of years. I've read some negative things about Glisten too.

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I never found anything that would work but I have found some I can re-machine. I just received a custom ground tool I ordered that will machine the seat at the correct angle and the diameter for tapping. I have a couple of fittings with your name on them! I'll try to get them machined in the next couple of weeks and if all works out I'll give you a shout for shipping info.

Thanks a bunch Bluegrass trifive! Are you looking at an adapter or a hose end? Sounds like you're planning on an adapter that fits onto the rack's 45 degree metric threads.

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Got a little more polishing and assembly done today. Wow, that polishing sure takes a lot of time. I had a bunch of AN fittings and stainless tubing to polish for both the fuel and brake lines. I chased all the threads in the frame and cut the grounding point NPT threads a little deeper to make sure I had good electrical contact on both ends. I also installed some of 5/16" button head screws to cap off the top of my fuel tank mounting holes to keep water out and finish them off nicely. Once I finish polishing my stainless fuel tank I can mount it in the frame and finish the fuel line plumbing. It doesn't seem like much, but it's several hours work to get this done. One step at a time.....

I also heard back from Ult1mate Coatings and they're sending me a "trial kit" so I can see what their aluminum coatings are like.

[carls 56 (RIP 11/24/2021)]

just beautiful. going to be a shame to cover it up with the body.

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I've gotten some more work done on the assembly the past few days along with the polishing of the fuel tank which is almost done. I've polished my fuel and brake lines, a bunch of stainless AN fittings, stainless line clamps and button head screws, and got it installed. I also got the Wilwood proportioning valve installed with polished stainless fittings.

Once I get the tank installed I can make the fuel line connections and I just have a couple more brake lines to install in front. Then I'll start working on the exhaust system.

[rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017]

LIKE!!!

[My55]

Lot of cool mods on that 56 Nomad! Looks like you're on your way to a nice show piece!!!