Julian B
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 07:03 PM |
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new build
Hi All
I'm thinking of a new build , this time from bare metal upwards. Ive seen quite a few chassis plans online but does anyone supply a chassis kit
in stock steel ready cut form........... ready for jigging and welding?
Am i being lazy ????
Thanks for reading
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Rosco86
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 07:49 PM |
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Yeah your being lazy!  It's really not that bad once you get going, just cut them as you go along, and your probably only talking £100 of
material max!
My Build Thread
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907
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 08:16 PM |
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If you take that one extra step you can say it's a scratch build.
It's worth the effort.
Paul G
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mark chandler
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 08:16 PM |
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Only special tool you need is a decent hacksaw, faster than jig saws etc and more accurate, you can build the frame over a weekend, adding on the rest
takes the time
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Julian B
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 08:23 PM |
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Thanks Guys
Rosco you are like the sound of my concience
So there you have it .. the advice is.... pull your finger out and get on with it .... Thanks guys straight talk as i knew i would get
ok so a serious question how do i guarantee a flat surface to build upon , whats the best v cheapest way of acheiving this
cheers again
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christim
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| posted on 26/4/16 at 08:43 PM |
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I used a thick sheet of mdf which makes for a great, cheap, and very flat surface...and easy to draw the guide lines onto. Have to make sure
whatever's used is braced well underneath as when you get to the end the chassis is pretty heavy (I used metal bars but 2x4's would work
too)
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