Matt's build thread

[RichardH]

have you got some welders magnets? they hold the parts at right angles to oet you weld, also very good for mocking the car up before you tack weld.i had the whole rear section held with magnets before i welded it together.

[Mking]

Originally Posted by RichardH

have you got some welders magnets? they hold the parts at right angles to oet you weld, also very good for mocking the car up before you tack weld.i had the whole rear section held with magnets before i welded it together.

Yes. I bought some in Lidl recently when they came up on special offer

[flyerncle]

Measure twice,and then again and cut once.
I made a fully welded chassis 30mm to long as I drew another line for the front frame .

[Mking]

Well today has been a big day for the build (not as big as those who have passed their IVA but bare with me). I have cut the first bits of metal and positioned them on the build table. I'm having to do it all with a hack saw so as to keep noise to a minimum (integral garage) and to avoid the cost of a power saw so I now feel like I have done a mini gym session but hey at least it will keep me in shape.

[RichardH]

i have a chop saw you are welcome to borrow, its noisy though

[Mking]

Originally Posted by RichardH

i have a chop saw you are welcome to borrow, its noisy though

That's really good of you. The only chance I get to work on it is when the kids are in bed so quiet is important at the moment but I might come back to you if I lose patience with the enforced gym sessions.