RussH
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| posted on 19/5/19 at 08:31 PM |
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Nose cone fitting with dzus slide fasteners
Has anyone done this? It seems like a nice solution for a quick release nose cone, but I can’t for the life of me figure out how it’s done.
Does anyone have any pics of hows they’ve fitted them?
Thanks
Duratec Westfield
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40inches
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| posted on 19/5/19 at 09:28 PM |
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I hinged the bottom and fastened at the top with Dzus fasteners
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=gal&user=40inches&folder=Nose%20Cone
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Andy D
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| posted on 20/5/19 at 08:47 AM |
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I actually bought a pair for the same purpose Russ, but when they arrived I was surprised how small they are. Not sure I'd trust them for the
nose cone job, and I cant seem to find any larger sized ones.
If they were bigger, I'd fit the bobbin part to the chassis riv-nut, and rivet the latch mechanism to the inner face of the nose cone.
Andrew.
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nick205
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| posted on 20/5/19 at 02:03 PM |
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For my MK Indy I had the lower front return lip supported on a couple of bits of threaded stud (with some ally plates over the GRP holes to strengthen
it). A rivnut in the top chasis rail with a cap head bolt and penny washer either side ant that was it done. In the 3 years before I sold the car I
took the nose off once to get better access to the top radiator hose. Other than that I never found any need to remove the nose. Cheap and simple
job to fit and then left in place.
40inches hinged solution does looks a neat approach though!
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jps
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| posted on 20/5/19 at 02:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
For my MK Indy I had the lower front return lip supported on a couple of bits of threaded stud (with some ally plates over the GRP holes to strengthen
it). A rivnut in the top chasis rail with a cap head bolt and penny washer either side ant that was it done. In the 3 years before I sold the car I
took the nose off once to get better access to the top radiator hose. Other than that I never found any need to remove the nose. Cheap and simple
job to fit and then left in place.
40inches hinged solution does looks a neat approach though!
I'm planning to do the same, but my GRP doesn't fully overlap the chassis rails - did you yours? I have wondered how well the penny washer
will retain it if it doesnt' fully overlap...
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nick205
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| posted on 20/5/19 at 03:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jps
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
For my MK Indy I had the lower front return lip supported on a couple of bits of threaded stud (with some ally plates over the GRP holes to strengthen
it). A rivnut in the top chasis rail with a cap head bolt and penny washer either side ant that was it done. In the 3 years before I sold the car I
took the nose off once to get better access to the top radiator hose. Other than that I never found any need to remove the nose. Cheap and simple
job to fit and then left in place.
40inches hinged solution does looks a neat approach though!
I'm planning to do the same, but my GRP doesn't fully overlap the chassis rails - did you yours? I have wondered how well the penny washer
will retain it if it doesnt' fully overlap...
The MK supplied GRP bodywork did fully overlap the chassis rails. I used the penny washers to spread the load and avoid the bolt head damaging or
pulling through the GRP. If you don't have a full overlap it may not have the strength. You might get away with rivetting some ally plates to
the GRP to improve the strength of the joint between GRP and chassis.
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RussH
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| posted on 26/5/19 at 02:24 PM |
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Thanks all, pics required for the hard of thinking...
Duratec Westfield
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overdriver
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| posted on 26/5/19 at 03:20 PM |
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Hi Russ,
The nose cone on my Tiger is hinged at the bottom and secured by a Dzus fastener each side. The fastener locates to an angled bracket which is bolted
to the chassis rail.
As you may know, uploading photos on this site is fraught with difficulty but I'm going to try posting a Google album link:-
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6aDmuSX933S11C2N7
If this hasn't worked U2U me and I can send you pics via email.
Michael.
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steve m
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| posted on 26/5/19 at 04:41 PM |
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My 7 has three Dzus fittings, two on the bottom, and one on the rhs fitting that is under the bonnet
the left hand side one broke years ago, and ive never replaced it, as the bonnet, that is clamped over the fittings, helps keep the nosein place
Aircraft have had these fittings for many years, and they exceed an awful lot MPH, than any car we make
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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CosKev3
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| posted on 26/5/19 at 06:20 PM |
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I've used two slide latches on each side at the top of nosecone,then a bracket on the front at bottom with one M6 bolt in it
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joedredd
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| posted on 26/8/19 at 04:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I hinged the bottom and fastened at the top with Dzus fasteners
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=gal&user=40inches&folder=Nose%20Cone
Thanks for sharing. I bought some Dzus fasteners for this purpose over 10 years ago and never got around to fitting them, you've given me
inspiration to sort it.
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