boost
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things to look out 4
Ok this has probably been coverd a zillion times but im about to start making my chassis is there any things to look out for
im not a bad welder so ill be ok with that bit its all the rest of it
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 02:04 PM |
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if you are not careful you get a 1 inch banana effect along the chassis from front to back
weld the floor intermittently in opposing diagonal places or the floor will bow and ping
the front suspesnion mounts in the book are positioned wrongly for the wishbones specified
atb
steve
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James
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 06:05 PM |
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Step 1:
Download an accurate chassis plan/cutting list from
http://www.mcsorley.net
The book list is bollocks!
HTH,
James
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boost
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 07:28 PM |
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good set of drawing
thanks lads 
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Alan B
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 07:38 PM |
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Also beware of advice from anyone with high post counts....
What can they know if they are always online?....
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 08:40 PM |
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true
anyone over 200 or so should be ignored!
After all, how many questions can there be to answer or ask about the cars!
atb
steve
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 09:47 PM |
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Just relax, take your time... use the McSorley plans... measure twice, cut once... don't be afraid to grind away crappy welds...
Just about covers everything!
Happy building!
David
P.S. set yourself realistic timescales...
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 10:11 PM |
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Just relax, take your time...
I like that one - 18 months, and I'm STILL going!!
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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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 10:31 PM |
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ahhh,, 18 months, the early days.....
Ive just been in the garage to have a quick look at how im gonna make my running boards and front wings..... shyte.
2 9 ft grp sections on the way methinks.
atb
steve
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Just relax, take your time...
I like that one - 18 months, and I'm STILL going!!
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boost
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 10:45 PM |
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im looking to do the build in about 12 months so in about 5 years it could even be on the road
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/7/04 at 10:50 PM |
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The really irritating thing is that I had the chassis done in about 5 days!! I thought another couple of month and I'll have it cracked
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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