locostbuyer83
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 06:59 AM |
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Caterham style tunnel top
Hey guys,
I'm looking to redo my interior and I really like the smart transmission tunnel cover that caterham use.
http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=3920
Does anyone know someone who could make one of these for less than £300 caterham want?
Thinking about changing the bike clocks for a digidash too to make it easier to see when driving.
Stu
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 08:34 AM |
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Just make one?
Besides, the chances of the dimensions of either that or any other manufacturer fitting well is slim.
Mistral Motorsport
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locostbuyer83
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 09:10 AM |
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I'm not going to manage to make something like that... If I gave someone the specs is there anyone that can fabricate it?
Stu
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 09:40 AM |
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Don't under-sell yourself! Think about what you want, do some searches on here and the internet, and GO FOR IT! It's suprising what you
can do when you put your mind to it. I didn't know whether I would have the skills to build a Kit Car, and I've just finished a
scratch-build Locost so anything is possible  
Very satisfying to make your own stuff too
Edit:
Just looked at your archive, seems you've done alright on the build too 
[Edited on 22/5/12 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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theduck
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 09:46 AM |
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Before getting my kit I had never done more than an oil service and change a coil spring. I bought a car I though would only need carb and exhaust
bolting in to get running. I've since learnt to weld, chaned an engine, learnt to set sparktiming, replaced brake lines, bled brakes, and much
more!
My philosophy on it is give it a go, learn from your mistakes and try gain until its right. working out ok so far and if I'm very lucky might
get it to move out the garage and stop under its own power this weekend!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 10:07 AM |
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It could be failry straight forward, if you dont fancy GRP (which is a little more specialist and messy), just get some light weight wood in a length
to suit the tunnel sections, shape it to a curve, under size it by about 3-5mm then get some foam and vinyl from uphoulstry(sp) shop and glue and tack
it round the wood. velcro or glue that to the ally tunnel top.
Mistral Motorsport
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locostbuyer83
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 10:38 AM |
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Thanks for the replies. I just want it to look professional and I'm good at building cars but struggle with the fiddly bits.
Does anyone know of a good guide to use to make something like that? I've seem them do it on American hotrod and they make it look easy!
I'm trying to make my interior look more professional and more like a mass manufacturer
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Humbug
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 11:51 AM |
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The front part should be easy. For the part behind the brake handle, you could make 2-3 shaped cross-section ribs, cut out in the middle if necessary
for cables, etc., (so you end up with upside down U thingies) then wrap either thin plywood or ali over the top and fix with a few dome headed screws.
Cover with foam and vinyl as necessary
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locostbuyer83
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 12:22 PM |
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I could use some of this to shape it...
http://bit.ly/JCz8QY
Need to find a nice handbrake gaitor like caterham use...
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 01:00 PM |
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As humbug says..
i have no real skills except those i have learnt building the indy. I made these doors from scratch.. mould, fibre glass, foam and vinyl and im
pleases with the looks.
i've also altered some seats to fit and they look all right too and im working to finish a hood.
the caterham item looks DIY do able so give it a go you might suprise yourself.
give it a go it will save money.
ditch
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RK
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| posted on 22/5/12 at 02:39 PM |
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the reason people want you to try yourself is that this sort of thing is very rewarding compared to a lot of jobs you end up doing on a kit car. go
for it and post your results
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