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Re: West Coast Drive Bumper Mounts

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Originally Posted by Sohaib View Post
Do you know how the latches work? It's not abundantly clear.
It looks like they are using draw latches with the handle part on the chassis and the hook on the bumpers. They are used on old luggage and cases. This might give you an idea of how they work.

Maybe they use those wing nuts in the corners as well.

Also, some teams with WCD mill grooves in the supports between the wheels. Bolts on the bumpers drop in the groove and are tightened with a wing nut. Here are some examples of that:
http://i.imgur.com/qgmnnMd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yIwCLVg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3tvotMP.png
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Last edited by Mike Marandola : 15-11-2014 at 01:39.