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The Vehicle Frame

Step 1

PURPOSE:
    - To measure, cut, and dry assemble the vehicle frame
MATERIALS:
  • 5' of 1/2" PVC pipe
  • 10 1/2" PVC elbows
  • 4 1/2" PVC T's
TOOLS:

Figure 1: PVC pipe cutter, cut sections of PVC pipe, elbows and T's.

PROCEDURE:
  1. From straight end of pipe measure and cut:

    two - 2 1/2" long

  2. two – 4" long

    two – 4 1/2" long

    four– 1 1/2" long

    four - 5" long

  3. Dry assemble all parts. Refer to Figure 2 for help with assembly.

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