andyace
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 posted on 25/2/05 at 08:15 PM |
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Bottled it !!!!
After all my planning once I had got my donor Sierra it became apparent that with 2 kids I would never get a chassis made from scratch, so have just
order my GTS chassis kit and bodywork.
Feel a bit of a traitor but at least I stand a chance now of being up and running for next year.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:26 PM |
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When building your chassis, 2 kids are never a substitute for a Mig welder
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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kb58
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:47 PM |
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I preface this with "these remarks are not pointed at any particular kit company."
Rare is the case that a buyer of a kit doesn't have to get his hands dirty making things fit. Logically, we only hear of the problem cases (if
there's no problem no one complains.) But quite frequently there is enough variation and/or lack of quality control that you still need to be
ready to make things right yourself. So don't put those tools away!
It's not all bad, it means you're not *really* a traitor.
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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flak monkey
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:54 PM |
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Andy...thats what i have also decided to do...though i cant use the kids excuse..i use the university one.  I thought i just wont have the time to
make any real progress by building from scratch, (what with uni and full time summer job) and would prefer to be on the road sooner rather than
later!
Let me know how it all goes, obviously im very interested as its my chosen path too...
David 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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clbarclay
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 10:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
When building your chassis, 2 kids are never a substitute for a Mig welder
They are if you have trained them to weld.
Call it a family activity and you end up with free labour.
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robinbastd
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| posted on 26/2/05 at 12:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
When building your chassis, 2 kids are never a substitute for a Mig welder
Just checked,the youngest wants to learn to weld,but the oldest would rather stick to ballet. Damn,that means I still have to take her there first
thing every Saturday.
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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indykid
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| posted on 26/2/05 at 09:18 AM |
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i pray they're not both sons
not that lads doing ballet should be frowned upon of course
tom
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 26/2/05 at 06:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by robinbastd
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
When building your chassis, 2 kids are never a substitute for a Mig welder
Just checked,the youngest wants to learn to weld,but the oldest would rather stick to ballet. Damn,that means I still have to take her there first
thing every Saturday.
I should have the whole family welding fairly soon, as soon as the car is finished I said....
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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clbarclay
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| posted on 26/2/05 at 07:02 PM |
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Me being tought to weld nicely coincided with a trailer needing a complete rebuild and all the wooden sides/floor being replace with sheet steel.
Coincedance, I think not.
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Rorty
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 03:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clbarclay
Coincedance, I think not.
You're right; it's coincidence.
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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NS Dev
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 08:32 AM |
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I also cheated and bought the chassis/wishbones/bodywork, for the reason that I could get it done quicker, and I spend enough time fabricating chassis
etc for my racing, so fancied an easier life with the locost. (I have buit and then passed on a book chassis a few years ago!)
I will second the remarks about suspect quality etc. No manufacturer specifically targetted, as they all (in my limited experience) seem fairly equal!
(put it this way, you might think Westy would be among the best but that's not what I have found!!!)
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Danozeman
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 07:01 PM |
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I too bottled it and bought the chassis so you are not alone..
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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clbarclay
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 07:50 PM |
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Thats great group you've realy brought out your emosions. In the next session we will delve deeper into your past to find the under lying cause
for your fears.
Is it just me or has this topic turned into and alcholics anonymous meeting.
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Bart69
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 10:01 PM |
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Hope the group sessions work or whe could all end up driving mondeo's... lol
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andyace
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| posted on 2/3/05 at 09:10 AM |
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I have another confession.....
I bought an alloy sump, I couldnt face chopping the old steel one up.
Please forgive me.
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clbarclay
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| posted on 2/3/05 at 09:33 AM |
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God will forgive you but first you must do 20 Hail Mary's and 3 Pater Noster's
Other wise may the fires of hell take mercy on your soul.
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ned
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| posted on 2/3/05 at 10:10 AM |
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I was down at Jame's last night and he told me in 9 /10 days he will have been building his for 3 years!! he is at a rolling chassis stage, the
engine runs and he's just ordered bodywork.
I'm nearly 2 years into mine and the chassis still isn't finished yet, but then I've moved twice, never had a garage at home (until
I built one 3 weeks ago) and have plenty of jobs to do for er indoors..
if doing it again I'd do the samea s you, so good move imho.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Bananaman
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| posted on 2/3/05 at 10:18 AM |
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I bought a complete kit from Quantum, and I did enjoy the build. Iit was very easy though and looking back on it I found it a bit like meccano. The
next one is definetly going to be a ground up build. I will buy the panels though and fit something other than a pinto.
All that said buying a kit does let you get on the raod pretty quick.
Cheers
Michael
[Edited on 2/3/05 by Bananaman]
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Hellfire
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| posted on 2/3/05 at 10:27 AM |
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If I had the skill to weld and the right equipment to do so, I would build my own chassis from scratch without a doubt.
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