beppesignori
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 03:01 PM |
|
|
MK Indy with aluminium panels
Does anybody know if u can build, or has anybody built an Indy with aluminium panels, sides, bonnet rear-end etc? I would like to build one with a
more rugged look true to the original 7's. Will there be problems with the fitting, since I assume the aluminium panels are somewhat thinner
than the fibreglass panels that come with the kit?
[Edited on 18/9/06 by beppesignori]
|
|
|
|
|
dave-69isit
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 03:13 PM |
|
|
mk with ally pannels
richjenkin on this site has done just that with help from ox
|
|
|
StevieB
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 03:27 PM |
|
|
If you look at www.ne7ers.co.uk there's a very special ali MK on there that someone's done - ali passenger tonneau and everything - very
nice!
Go to the site, click on cars of the nutters and look for Dave K's car (gulf colours)
|
|
|
ex-ctr
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 03:53 PM |
|
|
which grade and thickness of aluminium did richjenkin use, ns3 or ns4 as i intend to use ns4 1.2mm thick as its marine grade
|
|
|
Bluemoon
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 04:35 PM |
|
|
I'm using ali 1.5mm halfhard on our indy. You could get away with thiner ali I think.. Thiner would probably get the weight down when compared
with the fiberglass parts.
Just remeber to tell MK you want the rear hoop around the back of the chassis, as this is not there on fibreglass versions... Else you'll have
nothing to attach the rear pannel to..
Dan
[Edited on 18/9/06 by Bluemoon]
|
|
|
DEAN C.
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 06:43 PM |
|
|
Hi,I think that my side panels and bonnet are 1mm standard ally and I've had no problems.
If you go to thicker say over 1.2mmm I think it will be difficult to work with even if annnealed.
I just worked mine as it came and I dont find it too soft for its use and the weight is lighter but not flimsy.
I would not swop mine for fibreglass as I think that its easier to work with and doesn't chip and scratches polish out easier.
I did use 1.5mm for the footwell tops and rear bulkhead.
I think you'll see some pics in my archive.
I personally prefer the ally sides look and think it looks slightly nicer than some of the clean plasticky Indys,nice as they are.
Obviously its a personal taste thing and it depends how your fabbing skills are,i'm pretty good and I still messed up my first attempt at a
bonnet.
Good luck.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=IMG_0108.JPG
[Edited on 18/9/06 by DEAN C.]
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
|
|
|
carnut
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 07:15 PM |
|
|
I did my indy with 20swg ali. As said above to get the weight down.
|
|
|
beppesignori
|
| posted on 18/9/06 at 08:09 PM |
|
|
Congrats on a job well done, Dean C. Thats more or less how I would like mine to look. Maybe with some more old school wheels.
The pics of your car brings up another question. How come the height of the bonnet on the Indys look so different on different cars? Yours looks nice
and low, but some of them look almost like a landrover. Is it because some of them are lowered more than others, or is it maybe because of engine size
etc.?
[Edited on 18/9/06 by beppesignori]
[Edited on 18/9/06 by beppesignori]
|
|
|
DEAN C.
|
| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:28 PM |
|
|
Hi,I would have loved some 15inch minilites but the cost is probably double what I paid for good TSW wheels and Yokohama tyres.
The bonnet height is governed by the scuttle and nosecone and should be standard to all Indy's,although mine looks lower without the scoop and
maybe the solid colours on fibreglass look bigger.
Some Locosts look very tall and this is usually down to having the scuttle too tall, and square on the sides.
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
|
|
|
StevieB
|
| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:42 PM |
|
|
Would it be possible to have the rear panel and scuttle made from ali as well? Obviously trickier to do, but would look so good when finished!
|
|
|
Hellfire
|
| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:37 PM |
|
|
Anythings possible, it just depends on your levels of skill (have a look at Trev D's locost), or how deep your pockets are 
Superb craftsmanship 
[img][/img]
|
|
|
beppesignori
|
| posted on 19/9/06 at 09:42 PM |
|
|
Amazing ride Trev D has built...but I am afraid I don't have the skills to build anything near that. I would only trust myself to bend the side
panels and maybe the rear panels...but a nose-cone, no way. Anyway, it looks like it is possible to use some ali on an MK instead of the plastic,
which brings me a little closer to making the call to MK...
|
|
|
StevieB
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 08:34 AM |
|
|
I saw that car in a magazine a while back - very, very, very nice!
However, as I recall, the guy's got years of experience working for a classic car restorer, specialising in ali bodywork.
All I want is the original 7 look, with raw ali body and GRP wings and nose cone.
(If I can achieve that, there'll be a set of MK bodywork for sale, never used, caringly stored in my spare room!)
|
|
|
woodster
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 09:05 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Anythings possible, it just depends on your levels of skill (have a look at Trev D's locost), or how deep your pockets are
Superb craftsmanship
Image deleted by owner
Truely a work of art
|
|
|
Coose
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 09:18 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
If you look at www.ne7ers.co.uk there's a very special ali MK on there that someone's done - ali passenger tonneau and everything - very
nice!
Go to the site, click on cars of the nutters and look for Dave K's car (gulf colours)
I think you need a trip to Dave K's at some point Steve.....
Spin 'er off Well...
|
|
|
StevieB
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 09:20 AM |
|
|
How much do you think he'd want to put me a back panel and scuttle together?
I've seen the photo's and it's exactly what I'd aspire to if I was talented at anything to do with fabrication!
|
|
|
Coose
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 09:27 AM |
|
|
I don't know if he would. He hasn't the time to finish his own Indy, let alone work on anyone elses! You could ask him though. Sign up to
ne7ers at www.se7ens.net and join in the fun! 
Spin 'er off Well...
|
|
|
StevieB
|
| posted on 20/9/06 at 09:28 AM |
|
|
I've signed up again, but nothing seems to ever happen!
[Edited on 20/9/06 by StevieB]
|
|
|
