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What do I need before building the chassis?
Alfalfameister - 21/12/04 at 04:45 PM

Before building the chassis, what major components should I buy FIRST?

Example: I plan to buy the ENGINE and TRANSMISSION first, so any potential fitting problems regarding these two major components are "solved".


What else?

P.S. I don't have a donor car per se, but rather, getting items individually.

Thanks!

Jon Ison - 21/12/04 at 05:10 PM

you can build your chassis without any major bits, if i was doing it that way round i would leave out....

the transmission tunnel
any bars that are in the engine bay,

both the above can be completed when you have your engine/gearbox.

Mix - 21/12/04 at 05:13 PM

Nosecone and a sense of humour

Mick

And a basic CAD program if you are thinking of doing something a bit different.

Alfalfameister - 21/12/04 at 11:21 PM

quote:

Nosecone and a sense of humour


Plan on fabricating the nosecone after... also, one set of sense of humour was already ordered. However, it was supposed to come with sense of humour for wife. It's a good thing she still thinks it's only a little more than UK$250 (no "pound" sign on my keyboard).


quote:

And a basic CAD program if you are thinking of doing something a bit different.


Naaaahhh... I think it was James who said that the more you deviate from the book, the longer the build takes.

Rather than get it "perfect" the first time, I'm going to do it by the book (sans the errors) and with my available donor parts, so I can have it up and running soon. Then modify (or build another one) it later on.

So, just the engine and gearbox, and I guess I'm off to see the welder...

Thanks, guys!

kaymar - 21/12/04 at 11:44 PM

i have also just started to build my first locost opted for mcscorleys plan, do read his build details link available from this sight, very informative but i believe having read a loy of the posts on this sight, the trick is plan plan plan then when you have got it just right in your mind change the bloody lot. lol i have chosen to leave engine transmision till most of the cutting and tacking is all done because things chande so quikly the day after you buy a pinto and box or whatever someone will offer you an alternative for less or indeed more but wiil make you think!!!!!!!!!! again and again. the cutting is easy for chassis the welding is easy BUT getting it saquare and flat and all that is enough to worry about initially. take your time enjoy each small part at atime and good luck regards martin