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Stressed skin sandwich FRP body/chassis?
e020518 - 29/3/03 at 02:44 AM

Has anyone tried a stressed skin design with sandwich FRP? I have heard that Forbes Aird made an attempt once for production (not really a 7 type but still interesting). Does anyone out there have some contacts or info for me?

BR / J


gholman - 7/4/03 at 08:05 AM

Howdy from Western Australia, Dont quote me but I think the GTM Coupe is made from pre-fab glass sandwich sheeting pieces which are then joined to each other with a heavy weight woven cloth, if you visit one of the builders sites you will see various parts of the cars moncoque made from sandwich. best wishes Graeme.