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Old 16th July 2012, 11:13 PM
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Eventually made some progress today, spent lots of time doing other odd jobs this weekend. It's nice to get jobs done, especially when you have a list you can cross things off

Eventually got the rear end tacked into place; tooks lots of measuring, heaving, altering, shimming and more hands than I had available. got it done eventually though

Error = 1mm difference between diagonals thank you very much.

Also managed to get the SW's in place yesterday, meaning the bulk of the structure is nearly done. Yay!
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Old 19th July 2012, 10:35 PM
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More progress!

Started adding more bits in the rear end, got cp 12 and 13 fully welded, front flexible brake pipe mounts welded and a few more ends capped on tubes.

Also tacked 2 of the rear suspension mounting points in place tonight, amazing how al these small bits add up!

And tomorrow I'll try and make time to upload some more photos, cos piccys make stuff look nice
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Old 6th August 2012, 09:58 PM
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More progress:

Rear suspension area nearly done, no curved poles yet, need to buy them still!
CP 15/16 (I think-with rear shock mount?, need to get a second book for leaving by the computer!!!) and surrounding plates all in place and almost completely welded.
Steering rack support frame welded in place.
Steering wheel supports welded in after I finally found the rest of the tube!

Also, wages went in today so will soon have tubing for wishbones! Yay

Not planning to race so thinking of getting non-seamless but thicker walled tube for bones. Discuss...

Also, pictures! Many taken just haven't gotten round to uploading them yet.
Sorry
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Old 8th August 2012, 11:50 AM
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Photos!
Setting up the Steering support frame for MT75 chassis:

The improvised Jig


Tacked in place


Bar set to make bespoke element!


Final setup


See next post for more!
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Old 8th August 2012, 12:05 PM
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Full chassis a couple weeks ago:


Bends on the steering plates, not great but everything measures up right:


So lots of progress, and even more that I haven't got photos of yet!
(sorry)

Also, questions that you lot haven't given advice on yet :
1: Bones, non-seamless with thicker wall (not for racing)?
2: Different lower steering column support (ala-Tatey)?

(and here's me thinking we all love any excuse to "give advice"! )

Will try and get some photos of the new back end and steering column in place.
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Old 23rd August 2012, 08:25 PM
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Oi! Where is everyone? I need advice!!!

No-good bunch of useless car enthusiasts...

Anyhoo, insults aside, I'm just waiting to see what you guys think before I order any more parts/steel.

Question 1: If I use non-seamless tubing for the wishbones, what size thickness should I be looking for? Are there any positioning reccomendations?

Question 2: Roof for floor. The roof from the donor is around 1mm thick steel. I will most likely add some box section to bolt the seat runners to. Will this be ok? Any advice? Will stitch welding be enough or should I try for continuous welds?

Question 3: Tatey uses a different mounting system for the lower part of the steering column. Any reason/advantages?

PLEASE ANSWER ME!!! Someone, anyone, even if its just to mock my poor dress-sense. Acknowledge me!!

Oscar
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Old 23rd August 2012, 08:30 PM
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Old 23rd August 2012, 08:39 PM
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Oi! Where is everyone? I need advice!!!

No-good bunch of useless car enthusiasts...

Anyhoo, insults aside, I'm just waiting to see what you guys think before I order any more parts/steel.

Question 1: If I use non-seamless tubing for the wishbones, what size thickness should I be looking for? Are there any positioning reccomendations?

Question 2: Roof for floor. The roof from the donor is around 1mm thick steel. I will most likely add some box section to bolt the seat runners to. Will this be ok? Any advice? Will stitch welding be enough or should I try for continuous welds?

Question 3: Tatey uses a different mounting system for the lower part of the steering column. Any reason/advantages?

PLEASE ANSWER ME!!! Someone, anyone, even if its just to mock my poor dress-sense. Acknowledge me!!

Oscar
Why not use aluminum for the floor no corrosion issues then, pop rivet it on ? I guess you can use whatever you want though ?
My chassis had box added for the seat runners so deffo a good idea.

ATB Dan
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Old 23rd August 2012, 08:43 PM
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Cant answer your questions but just stopped to say hello in case you get too lonely
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Old 23rd August 2012, 09:43 PM
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Question 2: Roof for floor. The roof from the donor is around 1mm thick steel. I will most likely add some box section to bolt the seat runners to. Will this be ok? Any advice? Will stitch welding be enough or should I try for continuous welds?


Oscar
Smart as f@@k a sunroof in the floor Try plug welding the floor from underneath ,its more than strong enough and nice and neat.

Bob
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