MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 05:40 PM |
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Aluminium Seats
Does anyone know how to make one (a pair) of these? Im looking at thinner, lighter alternatives to try and avoid chopping the roof, though i was in
the rain in the kit the other day and it leaks like a seive!! - Mostly because of its shape.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 05:40 PM |
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Something like this;
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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mookaloid
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 05:53 PM |
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It's no help but I'm sure remember seeing somewhere some plans for seats a bit like that which could be marked out and welded up.
Can't just remember where though 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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tegwin
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:01 PM |
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Most of the strength in that ally seat will be from the swaged holes and folds..
I recon it would be easier to make a buck and mould yourself a carbon seat instead...
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Myke 2463
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:02 PM |
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Simple version in the Haynes Roadster manual p 118.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Most of the strength in that ally seat will be from the swaged holes and folds..
I recon it would be easier to make a buck and mould yourself a carbon seat instead...
Ive got a swaging tool (25mm only at this point) and i dont have the space for fibreglass / carbon setting, though what i do have is two sheets of 8x4
ali.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Myke 2463
Simple version in the Haynes Roadster manual p 118.
Anyone got a picture of that before i go hunting for a book?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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designer
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:28 PM |
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Rorty has some for free download
http://www.rorty-design.com/
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ken555
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 06:41 PM |
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See here
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Brommers
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 07:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
I recon it would be easier to make a buck and mould yourself a carbon seat instead...
'zackly what I've done. It's lovely to use. Strangely SWMBO won't let me make
one for her, as she doesn't want me making a mould of her arse... 
[Edited on 13/2/10 by Brommers]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 07:56 PM |
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Found Some
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[Edited on 13/2/10 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 08:01 PM |
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^^^ lol
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Myke 2463
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 08:13 PM |
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Richard
Check your e mail for drg P 118.
Mike
[Edited on 13/2/10 by Myke 2463]
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nick205
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 08:49 PM |
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IIRC MK9R (Austen) on here built some ally seats a few years back - might be worth a quick U2U.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 09:01 PM |
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Quality, thanks Mike.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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boggle
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 09:14 PM |
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may have a go at cutting a couple myself....
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 09:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by boggle
may have a go at cutting a couple myself....
Are you able to from the drawing or do you need CAD files? Ive asked rorty if he could send me the CAD file of the seat so that i can add tabs and
rivet rather than TIG!! Cheeky or what!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MK9R
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 09:34 PM |
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Send me you email address, I have set of cad drawings for the seats I made
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 10:27 PM |
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U2U Sent
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MK9R
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 10:39 PM |
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Email sent
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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prawnabie
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 11:13 PM |
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There was also a thread with a guy rebuilding his locost with ally arches, eats etc...
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prawnabie
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| posted on 13/2/10 at 11:15 PM |
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This one...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=113932
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
This one...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=113932
Incredible. The guy is a genius. Notice his workshop is completely spotless in every picture? - Not like my shithole garage!!
Amazing what a bit of space can do!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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boggle
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:09 PM |
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had alittle play today rich...
is this what you are hoping for?
just because you are a character, doesnt mean you have character....
for all your bespoke parts, ali welding, waterjet, laser, folding, turning, milling, composite work, spraying, anodising and cad drawing....
u2u me for details
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:15 PM |
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Fantastic Barry!!!
What did you fold it with?
They look the nuts, and will look even better with swaged holes and dressed edges. Youre a Laser Legend!!
What do you reckon postage would be?
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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