Jon Ison
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:09 PM |
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Tips to help new builders ?
Was chatting in garage earlier with Bryn of Allyfab fame, he came over with a bonnet template to make sure the "bulge" was in the correct
place and we got to talking what would you do different ?
Tip number one.
Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge if built to book dimensions.
Tip number two............ over to you guys.
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SeanStone
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:24 PM |
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Makes sure your tunnel is wide enough if you've got a big gearbox going in
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boggle
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:33 PM |
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tip 3.....
dont fit a pinto then decide to go bec!!!
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omega0684
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:34 PM |
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buy one dont build one!  but then where is the fun in that!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:41 PM |
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I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon  Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
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[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
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Sprytny
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:49 PM |
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Consider the list of all the list of all test failures, and take this into account when building the a car...
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Mark G
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:53 PM |
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Make sure you have plenty of consumables at hand during the build. You never know when you might need your next nut, bolt, rivet or length of wire
etc...
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OX
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 09:55 PM |
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When your putting it on ask your self ' how easy can i take it back off once the car is fully built'
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James
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 10:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andylancaster3000
I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
)
[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
Agreed- sorry Jon!
I added 1" to the top of my car.... really regret this now and have been considering how to remove it with minimal hassle!
A bulge would look nicer.
Cheers,
James
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- Muhammad Ali
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 06:41 AM |
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I built the outer chassis which is limited by the bodywork, but wont build the tunnel or engine support rails until the engine and gearbox are in
place. To my mind a must if you're going supersize on the engine!
Dont underestimate the time spent making and fitting brackets, fitting my seats took as long as the whole front end of the chassis frame!
My Build Thread
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iank
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 06:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by andylancaster3000
I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
)
[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
Agreed- sorry Jon!
I added 1" to the top of my car.... really regret this now and have been considering how to remove it with minimal hassle!
A bulge would look nicer.
Cheers,
James
Sadly you can't alter the chassis, to that extent, without an IVA.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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iank
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 06:52 AM |
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Tip take some time to get your build environment tidy and organised. If possible make sure you have enough room to walk around the car comfortably
without having to shuffle sideways.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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daviep
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 06:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by andylancaster3000
I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
)
[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
Agreed- sorry Jon!
I added 1" to the top of my car.... really regret this now and have been considering how to remove it with minimal hassle!
A bulge would look nicer.
Cheers,
James
Sadly you can't alter the chassis, to that extent, without an IVA.
Of course you can, nobody will ever know and we won't tell on you 
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fesycresy
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 07:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SeanStone
Makes sure your tunnel is wide enough if you've got a big gearbox going in
Make sure your tunnel is as narrow as possible for a nice big footwell.
CEC's need not apply
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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coozer
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 07:26 AM |
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Try and think OEM as much as possible when building.....
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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tegwin
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:22 AM |
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Measure thrice, check twice and cut once!
Take time over everything you do on the car, you dont want to rush to get a piece finished only for it to bug you for ages because its not quite as
perfect as you could have managed!!
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 08:34 AM |
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mmmmmmmmm, healthy debate, maybe I will like the bulge better than I would have higher top rails ?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 09:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by boggle
tip 3.....
dont fit a pinto then decide to go bec!!!
Dont you mean 'dont decide to go BEC'?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 09:43 AM |
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If you think that you will want a windscreen, but don't want it fitted when doing the IVA, install everything during the build while it's
relatively easy. Once it's there and working nicely, take photos, uninstall and pack it all away nicely. Use plastic plugs and things to make
it look like you're not intending to fit a screen to keep the tester happy.
DO NOT try installing a screen 4 years later, as I did! 
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pewe
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 09:55 AM |
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Work on the premise you are going to take one-step forward and two back.....
And when you reach the stage of thinking "Why the b*gggery b*llocks am I doing this?" just remember there are lots of builders out there
who've finished and come back with a big idiot grin on their faces after each blat.
Cheers, Pewe 
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geeksandlies
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 10:01 AM |
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Ensure you have permission from 'er indoors?!?
Ensure you come on here to have the renowned BEC vs CEC debate? (oddly i haven't yet but then i haven't asked the dreaded question only
poped up with random ideas after the strike me)
Buy a t-shirt?
Get adopted by a builder on here? (What happened to that thread?)
Research, research, research!
The one who dies with the most toys wins!
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Marcus
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 11:44 AM |
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I you're welding your own chassis, BUY all the suspension brackets!!!
I took far too long making all mine from 40mm x 3mm flat stock when I could have been doing other things!!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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eddie99
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 12:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by andylancaster3000
I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
)
[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
Agreed- sorry Jon!
I added 1" to the top of my car.... really regret this now and have been considering how to remove it with minimal hassle!
A bulge would look nicer.
Cheers,
James
Sadly you can't alter the chassis, to that extent, without an IVA.
That can only come from an IVA inspector 
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 12:42 PM |
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If you have space, dont strip the donor straight away, having non running engines lying for 2+ years is less than ideal!
My Build Thread
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iank
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| posted on 29/4/10 at 01:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
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Originally posted by iank
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Originally posted by James
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Originally posted by andylancaster3000
I might question this one!Tip number one. Consider building the chassis with higher top rails, most engine installations require a cut out or bulge
if built to book dimensions.
I reckon you have to be careful with this one. I reckon, though biased, the book Locost is one of the best proportioned seven replicas about even with
a bonnet buldge, they can very easily be spoiled I reckon Just a consideration! (and an odd one for me being 'form before function'
)
[Edited on 28/4/10 by andylancaster3000]
Agreed- sorry Jon!
I added 1" to the top of my car.... really regret this now and have been considering how to remove it with minimal hassle!
A bulge would look nicer.
Cheers,
James
Sadly you can't alter the chassis, to that extent, without an IVA.
That can only come from an IVA inspector
I wish
I was speaking from a purely legal point of view, since people from VOSA (and presumably the DVLA) have been known to read this forum implying
you're going to break their rules means you need to be aware of the risks.
Though it's not quite as obvious as putting an MK onto a dutton V5.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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