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+4 chasis drawings
violentblue - 21/10/06 at 10:28 PM

I've begun my build, or rather I've begun building my jig to weld the frame together.

I've been having fun trying to figure out proper dimensions for the +4 chassis.

what I've done is print out full frame drawing of a mcsorley "book"chassis on "architectural d" size paper (i work in an engineering office) at 1:10 scale
then I've gone through the pdf's on mcsorleys site and scribbled in with pencil the changes in dimention.
so far everything seems to look ok.

does anyone see an issue with this method?

its too bad it was a dxf file on the net rather than a dwg, or else I gould simply streach the chassis in autocad, but as is the dimentions are not assosiative so it would mean a lot of mucking about for the same results..

thanks

oh btw, having never seen a locost in real life, untill this moment I never really had a true appreciation for how tiny these cars are.

JackNco - 21/10/06 at 10:34 PM

well done on making a start. ur one step ahead of me!

lol n yes they are tiny, but what were u expecting?

RazMan - 21/10/06 at 10:35 PM

Can't you convert the dxf into a dwg?

violentblue - 21/10/06 at 10:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Can't you convert the dxf into a dwg?


yes you can but a dxf contains only the minimal stripped down amount of information, a dwg contains all sorts of useful stuff.
for example if i were to take and stretch the drawing 4" wider all the dimensions would change accordingly.
as is the numbers remain the same despite changes to the drawing.

I could strip all the dimensions off the drawing and redimension it, but that would take much more time than i (or my boss) is willing to invest.


[Edited on 21/10/06 by violentblue]

mookaloid - 21/10/06 at 11:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by violentblue


oh btw, having never seen a locost in real life, untill this moment I never really had a true appreciation for how tiny these cars are.


Where in the world are you? I'm sure ther must be someone nearby who would show you one and give you a run out?

smdl - 22/10/06 at 03:28 AM

Why not just use McSorley's +4 drawings? He has Book, +4 and +442 on his website. Here is a direct link to the +4:

+4 Drawings

Hope this helps. Sorry if I have misunderstood what you are looking for.

Shaun

violentblue - 22/10/06 at 04:42 AM

yes those are in pdf format, I have them.
I was after a set of drawing to plot out on Architectural D size paper

violentblue - 22/10/06 at 04:48 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid


Where in the world are you? I'm sure ther must be someone nearby who would show you one and give you a run out?


the closest builder I know of is a 2 hour drive away. if you say lotus around here people look at you with a blank expression.
this is muscle car country, not too much innovative going on around here, thoughn there are a couple hot rod builders doing some interesting things.

smdl - 22/10/06 at 03:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by violentblue
yes those are in pdf format, I have them.
I was after a set of drawing to plot out on Architectural D size paper


Ah! Sorry, I thought that you were just seeking the measurements.

Good luck.

Shaun

James - 25/10/06 at 08:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by violentblue
quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid


Where in the world are you? I'm sure ther must be someone nearby who would show you one and give you a run out?


the closest builder I know of is a 2 hour drive away. if you say lotus around here people look at you with a blank expression.
this is muscle car country, not too much innovative going on around here, thoughn there are a couple hot rod builders doing some interesting things.


I had a look at your website.

You've made a lovely job of that beetle- the Locost should be good.

And having always been a fan of them I can't wait to see the camper done!

Cheers,
James