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thetankwad

posted on 4/1/04 at 11:58 AM Reply With Quote
Chassis -TIME TO BEGIN-

Thought it was about time i stopped arsing about with lesser vehicles. Does anyone know where i can pick up a welded chassis frame. Not looking for anything else, just the frame to start. Any configuration of WHY (Engine drivetrain variances) considered. Budget barely scrapes £50, but would go to 100 for a delivered unit.





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200mph

posted on 4/1/04 at 12:25 PM Reply With Quote
By frame, do you mean basic frame of the chassis, or a complete chassis?

There is a chassis on ebay just now, currently at £100, which I imagine will get higher.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2451945916&category=29750

Good luck with the build!!

Mark

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rabiddog

posted on 4/1/04 at 01:37 PM Reply With Quote
I sympathise with having a limited budget, but I dont think your gonna get much for that amount.Would have thought you would only get some ones tack welded part frame, probably not built properly and whole heap of greif making it usable.
If you cant weld yourself do your self a favour and save up for a few weeks and buy a pre built unit from MK or other reputable supplier for the sake of a few hundred quid you saved a lot of time and know you have a safe chassis

All the best

Craig





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Mark Allanson

posted on 4/1/04 at 02:59 PM Reply With Quote
I don't think many people sell their chassis if they are pleased with it - you may end up buying someones reject





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Peteff

posted on 4/1/04 at 03:46 PM Reply With Quote
Get someone to build you a car for £250.

You can't buy steel to build a chassis for £50. A chassis from a supplier will cost you at least £400 but it should be jigged and accurate. The price reflects the investment of time and resources as well as materials.

yours, Pete.





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thetankwad

posted on 4/1/04 at 05:09 PM Reply With Quote
Fair do's. See myself looking for some steel now. Anyone know a good supplier in the West Scotland area?





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Hornet

posted on 5/1/04 at 09:45 AM Reply With Quote
Lo m8
I used Alexanders in Stirling. Got all that I wanted no probs. I'm off work till Tuesday so don't have access to phone number. Will u2 it if ya want then?

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thetankwad

posted on 9/1/04 at 03:20 PM Reply With Quote
Nice one chief. Much obliged if you would. I'll let you know how i get on.





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James

posted on 9/1/04 at 03:24 PM Reply With Quote
Tip: Don't skimp on the jig materials!

I tried to do mine cheaply and it was a big mistake. I spent hours trying to get two bits of 8x2 chipboard flat!

James

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