front frame

[shh120m]

hi guys

Does anyone supply the front frame ready made? as im struggling with time at the mo and i really want to get on with the chassis

thanks

nathan

[David_17]

Yep, Saturn at hartlepool. :)

http://www.saturnsportscars.co.uk/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=48

[shh120m]

nice one!:D

[shh120m]

well, i had a look at my huge steel stock and thought i may as well have a go at the front frame, at worst i would waste a bit of tube. After almost severing my finger with a hacksaw and cocking up the section cut i finally managed it and its straight!!!!

il get some pics up later

Should i Fully weld the front frame to the bottom chassis rails at this stage or just tack them and leave some claps in place? im trying to keep my tacks as small as possible so i can get some beautiful welds later on without having to do too much grinding.

[TheArf]

Congratulations on getting the front frame done, I had a nightmare with mine during the week, I am sure it is born of the devil, a son of Satan

[shh120m]

image as promised

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/shh120m/IMG_0724.jpg

Yep, it really is evil!

i really hope thats the hardest bit.....

[HandyAndy]

well done at cracking the front frame, :cool:

Yes it is the hardest bit in the chassis build;)

May I ask which gearbox you are fitting? if its the Type 9 box then you have part "U7" in the wrong place , said politely .

cheers
andy

[shh120m]

well done at cracking the front frame, :cool:

Yes it is the hardest bit in the chassis build;)

May I ask which gearbox you are fitting? if its the Type 9 box then you have part "U7" in the wrong place , said politely .

cheers
andy

Oops,

I completely overlooked that. I was intending on using an mt75. Will it be ok to leave it in position or does tr5 have to butt up to it?

[HandyAndy]

Will it be ok to leave it in position or does tr5 have to butt up to it?

If you are using the MT75 box, then check the info in the announcement section which gives the dimensions of the chassis when installing a MT75 box,

As for TR5..... it all depends on which engine you are using, the "Book" has been written around installing a Pinto engine, so TR5 fits no prob, but if installing any other engine TR5 tends to get in the way,
some builders don,t install TR5 at all & put extra corner braces between TR1 to TR8 & TR2 to TR8.

hope this helps.

cheers
andy

[shh120m]

great, thanks

I might do away with tr5 then,as im undecided on the engine just yet as i need to get the chassis rolling first due to space issues. Iv just bought a mini milling machine so il try and make some sexy looking corner braces.

cheers
nathan

[HandyAndy]

No prob, happy to help :)

If you are undecided on which engine, just be aware that using an MT75 box will mean you have a slightly smaller drivers footwell, & the pedal box needs to be made to suit the available footwell space ;) , its not a problem, just needs to be thought about early in the build.

For the corner braces, just a small length of steel approx 6 inches or so with angles cut to fit will help brace the engine bay.

Best wishes for your build :cool:

cheers
andy