Dave's Build (Attempt)

[rpjg1975]

I always think it's strange how small it looks from the bottom rails then as you progress it takes shape really quickly!! Don't forget to go side to side and front to back when welding to eliminate heat build up

Russ

[Dave F]

Originally Posted by rpjg1975

I always think it's strange how small it looks from the bottom rails then as you progress it takes shape really quickly.

It does look small, I was thinking will I fit as I'm 6'2" but there are loads of people my hight and taller who fit just fine so I decided I was worring over nothing and I cracked another beer.

Originally Posted by rpjg1975

Don't forget to go side to side and front to back when welding to eliminate heat build up

I assume this is when fully welding and not just tacking? If so that's what I was planning to do so was going to research the best way when it's all tacked

[TheArf]

Do you still have your hard top from the MX5 if so how much would you want for it I may know someone looking for one

Arfon

[Dave F]

Originally Posted by TheArf

Do you still have your hard top from the MX5 if so how much would you want for it I may know someone looking for one

Arfon

Unfortunately I don't, the guy I bought the donor off took that and a few other panels, It cost £150 so can't complain.

[TheArf]

That's a pity

Arfon

[RichardH]

im over six foot as well, two things to watch for mount the seat so it can go as far back as possible and have the seat in before welding the steering column in, i built to the book and couldnt get my knees under the wheel. i fitted the scuttle and seat them moved the column about till it was comfy height wise

[Dave F]

Originally Posted by RichardH

im over six foot as well, two things to watch for mount the seat so it can go as far back as possible and have the seat in before welding the steering column in, i built to the book and couldnt get my knees under the wheel. i fitted the scuttle and seat them moved the column about till it was comfy height wise

I was thinking about the column. Will need to buy some seats sooner rather than later then, not sure which way to go with seats yet, ideally want some buckets but getting narrow ones are not easy and certainly not cheap.

[Dave F]

So done a few hours over the weekend and made some progress, dare I say, it's starting to look like a chassis now. I'm hoping to get another couple of nights in the garage this week which will hopefully be enough to tack together most, if not all, of the chassis.
here are the pictures.