Bumble
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 posted on 26/7/09 at 07:24 AM |
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Help........Chassis section missing???
Hi, bought a part finished Indy recently...have since identified that a section of chassis appears to have been cut out??? You can see it in the
photo.....horizontal box section. Anyone know why this might have been done as guy I bought it from denies any knowledge???
Thanks..........
 
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02GF74
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:29 AM |
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so a v12 can be fitted?
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designer
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:34 AM |
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Don't know.
But I would put another piece in to bridge the gap.
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Andy S
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:38 AM |
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A prime example of the stupidity that exists within the self build market - Probably done to miss a crank pulley.
Potential death trap - There is insufficient triangulation in the design to start with - stoning to death would be to good for the muppet that did
that.
Andrew
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:40 AM |
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You need to weld (or have welded) a new piece in there. I wouldn't want to drive it like that.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mave
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:43 AM |
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Doesn't look like an Indy chassis to begin with. Or it has to be the pre-Indy dedion version. The Indy uses bend tubes in the "V" in
front. Also the rack mounts are different, and this seems to be using an Escort rack instead of a shortened Sierra rack.
But about the missing tube; I would definately put it back.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:44 AM |
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That needs more metal putting in. 
Also as said it looks like a locost chassis
If you put your location in then some one may be able to help if you cant weld.
[Edited on 26/7/09 by big_wasa]
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James
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:52 AM |
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Here's Bob's Indy chassis:
 
Early days
Bit different! 
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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graememk
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 07:59 AM |
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dosnt look like a indy chassis, the tube that is missing is normally bent, also the tube on top (the v) is also normaly bent.
i'd say its not a indy to be honest lets see some more pics...
oh and weld some more in.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 08:23 AM |
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Also looks like it needs some bracing for the rack mounts. The original locost book chassis had this problem, needs a cross welded in to stop the
rack mounts moving.
Whereabouts are you located, i'm sure someone can help you out with the welding.
Ben
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 08:58 AM |
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It's early cos current f/glass doesn't go that far forward, whats the back end, live axle or sierra. would make me suspicious what else
had been cut out, see if any local indy owner could check it out for you
tony
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eznfrank
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:11 AM |
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Whereabouts are you based mate? Have you got the original advert, that might help figure out what's gone on here.
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:13 AM |
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Hi all.....thanks for the respones...very useful. In my haste to get answers I left out some vital info that you've picked up on...sorry.
It's a Martin Keenan built Locost chassis with MK Indy body panels. Running Escort live rear axle. Couple more picces added. I'm in
Dunstable, Beds and certainly no welder!!
Thanks again.
Matt
 
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:14 AM |
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Another pic....
 
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:15 AM |
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And another.....
 
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:16 AM |
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Last one (for now)!!
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:17 AM |
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This time with it attached!!
 
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:19 AM |
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Check out the Locost Map (in my signature) theres quite a few people around you. So it might be worth having a chat with them, see if one of them can
help you out with welding the tube back in !
Ben
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eznfrank
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:27 AM |
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Despite a few little niggles such as the missing chassis piece it should make a nice looking care once it's done.
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:38 AM |
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Defo early, it's got one of PTM's fuel tanks, you might be lucky but budget for an alloy fuel tank, never had a problem with mine but
there have been cases of colapsing or leaking. nice car and I'd forgive the front end cock up myself as well
tony
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mark chandler
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:41 AM |
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While you are about it I would be inclined to add a few optional diagonals as well, only need to be 3/4" 16swg tube.
Otherwise the car looks fine.
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Bumble
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:45 AM |
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Hi Mark....thanks, could'nt see the image you attached.
Matt
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:46 AM |
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Yep, all in all its a nice looking car. If i was closer, i'd weld that tube in for you, but i'm not, so tough 
[Edited on 26/7/09 by Ben_Copeland]
Ben
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:56 AM |
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I know it's not my car but I'm curious to know other peoples thoughts on what I'm thinking
(depending on the track of front end)
I'd be tempted to contact MK and ask if would be possible to purchase one of the rack mounting plates off an Indy for the extra rigidity that
would give and also fit a sierra rack.
tony
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graememk
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| posted on 26/7/09 at 09:58 AM |
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that isnt an early indy chassis, i have an original MK chassis and mine has rounded foot wells and bent chassis tubes, however it looks like mk body
work.
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