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Gakes - 6/7/08 at 05:12 PM

Hi all. been too busy to post lately. heres s few pics of my build and a couple of rough ideas for panelling that I did on my phone(very rough still)














Flamez - 6/7/08 at 06:01 PM

That doesn't look like a garage, how will you get it out.


Gakes - 7/7/08 at 06:46 AM

its not a garage its a granny flat the car is low enough to get out the door before I put the rollbar on.


Gakes - 14/7/08 at 08:29 AM

more progress

[Edited on 20/9/08 by Gakes] Rescued attachment IMAGE_118.jpg
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Gakes - 18/8/08 at 05:55 PM

heres an update, did my engine mounts and rear lower wishbones. my front wishbones are almost done







Fred W B - 18/8/08 at 06:32 PM

Gakes

Not to be difficult, but I'm going to suggest you do a bit more reading on how suspension works before you use that lower wishbone. That is if you plan to mount it as your photographs seem to indicate. The lower mounts need to be on a straight line, parallel to the centre line of the car, otherwise the upright will swing in and out as the wishbone moves up and down.

The photo's are not too clear but I looks like some more welding practice may be in order too

Cheers

Fred W B


Gakes - 18/8/08 at 09:54 PM

Fred,

I appreciate criticism and advice, thats why we post I calculated the swing for the suspension system in 3D and it worked fine. hope it works in reality

When Im done with my mockings I will get a prof. welder in to finish up nicely for me


Gakes - 20/9/08 at 11:22 AM

Fred u were right, i forgot to work those rear lower wishbones out with the hub mounts.

Anyways, took ur advice and did some changes. here are some updates as well. I know its stepping on Warner R4 turf but im in love with those curves and its the simplest way to build a frame without too many tools: