DIY hidden bottle bracket

Received an email from someone asking for a drawing of the bracket I made to fit the spare tire well. So here it is.

http://www.live4speed.net/post/bracket.pdf (15KB)

Remember the measurements may vary, but I think it gives a very good idea of how things look. I used flat aluminum stock and aluminum rivets which seem to be strong enough for the 10# bottle. I made the 90* bend on the far side by clamping an inch in a bench vise, heating it with a blowtorch, and pulling down until I was satisfied. The left side is screwed into the 'hump' where the jack normally sits. It all makes for easy removal, and all the points pivot slightly to allow for shifting of the body.

Enjoy!

Thanks! I plan on building mine this weekend.

dave,
I was searching brackets and found this old thread! thanks a million for goin through all that making the pdf drawing. that sure makes it simple. also, bolts/nuts would be easier instead of rivets for most people and you dont have to worry about those comeing loose later either like you do with a alum. rivet.

good stuff
chris

Chris - was going through some old posts and just saw this. Glad I could help. Do you have any pictures of the setup?

omg you are so sneaky Dave

I think you have previously underestimated my sneakiness.

Wow,
This was an old thread brought back to life.lol
Dave

guess you can blame that on me. lol
got a couple pics, but for some reason I cant get into my own photo page to look much less add them into. something about my browser not allowing cookies. I hate computers sometimes.

Just looked at it and dont get it. A pic of the actual bracket built would be helpful.

I just got done building one of my own. Mounts on the spare tire holder and bolts down using the spare tire hold-down. I wanted one that made the bottle sit low in the car so I designed it and built it from the ground up. I will get a couple pics when i go home this weekend maybe.

I think you have previously underestimated my sneakiness.


:lol:

Yea i ma interested cause I am about to get into nitrous and think this is a great place to mount it.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/irocss86/album?.dir=1eaf


finally got onto my photo page. added some pics from the install. think I got some great pics of the bracket, and how simple it is. also, note that there is plenty of room under that to mount the battery. but, not enough room to mount a sealed box as NHRA rules call for.

Mine is way different, mine is way overkill too:) 3/16" steel version:D But then again mine is for dynotunes billet bottle bracket. I'm going to go back and make a couple different thicknesses to see what gives good stiffness, but not a ton of weight.

Chris - looks awesome dude!

Chris - looks awesome dude!


sweet.:D

Finally found a proper pic of my setup

http://www.live4speed.net/cars/d/daveTA/gallery/images/bottle4.jpg

link doesn't work.

link doesn't work.

hold while i find my 'WTF hat'

ok should work now - i think

word.

Who could build me one of these?

looks good dave.

coop1, you can build it yourself. you can get the materials at home depot/lowes for around $13 if I remember right. bolts/nuts/screws/alum. strips. all you need is a hacksaw, drill, and nuts/bolts, and sheet metal screws.
if you want it made still, I'll let dave make it/sell it to you. if daves too busy, I'll do it for cost of materials, shipping, and $15.

Coop1- If you have NX 10lb bottle brackets and I can find mine (think its in storage) then you can have it. I'll never use it again, not with these racing laws.

Coop1- If you have NX 10lb bottle brackets and I can find mine (think its in storage) then you can have it. I'll never use it again, not with these racing laws.

Why race on the street when you can race at Moroso - the best track EVER!!!!!

Who could build me one of these?

We carry a unit that does the same thing..
http://www.nitrousoutlet.com/outlet/products.asp?vendor_id=4&group_id=21&section_id=136
Dave

Nitro Dave - that's a pretty neat piece, haven't seen anything like it before. A little pricey for what it is, IMO - but most N2O things are expensive...

found my bottle bracket for whoever needs it. I'm not giving it to someone who *thinks* they may perhaps possibly spray sometime. if you have a real need for the bracket, LMK.