Sloan85
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| posted on 11/5/13 at 10:07 PM |
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Best way to fit the top tunnel panel??
I fitted the tunnel side panels today with rivets but I am unsure of the best way to fit the top tunnel panel with the aluminium trim. Any
suggestions?
I was thinking rivnuts but wasn't sure how well these would work on round steel tubes?
Does the top need to be easily removable for iva or anything else?
Cheers
http://mkindygsxr.blogspot.co.uk
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stevegough
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| posted on 12/5/13 at 02:55 PM |
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Yes, rivnuts are the best way - you will need to remove it occasionally - maybe for IVA (I didn't, but that doesn't mean you won't).
I have taken mine off about half a dozen times for various reasons.
Rivnuts will work on round tubes, but you will obviously have to drill them square (maybe make a little jig?).
HTH, Steve.
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handbrake compensator + link
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Sloan85
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| posted on 12/5/13 at 04:18 PM |
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Cheers Steve. I installed it with rivnuts today. Only problem I had was my brand new Silverline rivnut tool breaking on the 2nd rivnut!
EDIT
Just read the comment about the IVA. Why would they want to see underneath? I have plenty of photos before the panels went on so could show
those?
Cheers
[Edited on 12/5/13 by Sloan85]
http://mkindygsxr.blogspot.co.uk
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stevegough
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| posted on 12/5/13 at 06:36 PM |
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They may want to see a couple of things:
your handbrake linkage - this has to have a compensator of some description to ensure equality of braking on both rear wheels.
and if you have made the chassis, he may need to see the welding - especially around the seatbelt mounts.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 14/5/13 at 11:34 PM |
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Mine is bent round the corners and just sits there. The sides are put on with velcro, for easy removal. And I've removed it all many times for
wiring etc. Maybe it doesn't look as flashy as some, but it is practical.
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stevegough
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| posted on 15/5/13 at 07:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
Mine is bent round the corners and just sits there. The sides are put on with velcro, for easy removal. And I've removed it all many times for
wiring etc. Maybe it doesn't look as flashy as some, but it is practical.
Bloody sloppy, these Canadians! 
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RK
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| posted on 24/5/13 at 05:50 PM |
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I prefer the term efficient...
Ive thought about making it a bit nicer looking many times but always have something else more pressing to do for some reason. CTerhams just sit there
btw.
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40inches
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| posted on 24/5/13 at 08:19 PM |
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Can't help much with this, I did it differently( as bl**dy usual) and made an ally cover that slipped over the tunnel, and was held on with
screws in the side.
I can't think why it took me 12 years to finish the car
 
tunnel
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stevegough
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| posted on 24/5/13 at 08:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Can't help much with this, I did it differently( as bl**dy usual) and made an ally cover that slipped over the tunnel, and was held on with
screws in the side.
I can't think why it took me 12 years to finish the car
tunnel
Neat - ok when you're going for the 'quick' build
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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40inches
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| posted on 24/5/13 at 09:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Can't help much with this, I did it differently( as bl**dy usual) and made an ally cover that slipped over the tunnel, and was held on with
screws in the side.
I can't think why it took me 12 years to finish the car
tunnel
Neat - ok when you're going for the 'quick' build
That was the quick build
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