Shane's SLC Build
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It is remarkable how much we all learn by actually building our own cars. Nice looking brackets & chassis!
Shane
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Hey Neil, you seem to know a lot about this, but I reached out to the bolt manufacturer to check about the baking process to eliminate the Hydrogen Embrittlement risk from electroplating.
This was their response:
Chrome is just a plating or a coating, just like zinc or phosphate. Hydrogen Embrittlement is an issue in electroplating, which is mitigated by baking appropriately. Any plater worth their salt simply includes the baking in the plating process, as ours does. Same applies to chrome platers, if there is an electroplating element to that particular process. We chrome plate bolts for all kinds of high-strength applications. Again, our process is called“Polish, bright chrome, and bake.”
Not sure if this satisfies me, but it is more data than I had before. I have learned a lot about the process because of your post, thanks!
Also, your bolts don't appear to be long enough (based on the pictures, can't tell if they are torqued down or not). You should have a minimum of 1 thread protruding past the nut, and 2-3 threads is recommended. The nyloc part of the nut in your picture is not being engaged.
Shane
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Thanks for the thoughts. Yeah nothing is torqued down yet. I just wanted to see how it looks. I might have to remove the washer on one side. Thanks for commenting!!
It is good that they recognized the potential problem but baking out hydrogen successfully requires detailed knowledge of the metallurgy of the alloy. An alternative to chrome plating is to use an "electroless nickel" process.
Has your wife ever asked you to clean a venetian blind....?
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The suspension and polished frame are total eye candy. gorgeous, but I would be afraid to drive the car and scratch it or get it dirty 
mine is totally filthy right now , but I have been driving a lot and got caught in a bit of rain a couple of times, not helpful .
Keep up the good work
mine is totally filthy right now , but I have been driving a lot and got caught in a bit of rain a couple of times, not helpful .Keep up the good work
It looks electric
Shane
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Yes, I grew up in my dad's shop building customs and street rods. We went to many car shows and I would like my son to experience what it takes to get a car ready to show. We will drive the car to the shows and back, yes, I know it is a lot of work and you have to clean and polish. But that is just busy work.
I guess the point is, not many kids now a days have the opportunity or desire to work on cars, let alone a show car. Once we show it the first time, we will drive it and have fun.
Again, I see two different car enthusiast, go fast guys, and show guys. We each have our place in the world. Haha!
Shane
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Yup, I know, but I am trying to make something look "cool". A couple of bolts and you will remove it from the engine.
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