Tralfaz
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| posted on 14/10/04 at 03:02 AM |
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Seven Body Panels (Ali)
Finally....... getting ready to start thinking about panelling the chassis.
Question is, what is generally used for:
Floor - ( I would prefer to use Ali over the Locost style welded in floor)
Sides -
Tunnel -
Gauge,Type,etc.
Thanks,
Brian
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nick205
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| posted on 14/10/04 at 07:52 AM |
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Brian,
I've used 1.5mm Ali fixed with PU adhesive and pop rivets every 50mm.
If building again I would probably stick to 1.5mm for the floor, but use 1.2mm for the rest as it would be slightly easier to cut and bend.
HTH
Nick
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Tralfaz
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| posted on 15/10/04 at 11:27 AM |
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Thank You Nick.
Has no one else panelled their cars?
Regards,
Brian
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mookaloid
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| posted on 15/10/04 at 11:50 AM |
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I cheated and used MK Fibreglass
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 15/10/04 at 12:01 PM |
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I have used 2.6mm duralumin sheet (aluminium alloy - got it for beer) for the floor.
all other internal panels are in 1mm ally sheet.
the Avon has a grp body so I have no external paneling as such
All attached with structural blind rivets at 20-30mm (dependant on rivet size) spacing, in staggered rows and bonded with PU adhesive
HTH
[Edited on 15/10/04 by protofj]
[Edited on 15/10/04 by protofj]
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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craig1410
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| posted on 15/10/04 at 12:07 PM |
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Steel floor (1.6mm mild steel) and 1.2mm aluminium (5251-H22 alloy) for the bodywork. Easy enough to bend (just) and very resistant to dents.
I've used Polyflex PU adhesive and pop rivets every 50mm for the bodywork.
Cheers,
Craig.
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 25/10/04 at 03:24 PM |
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Excuse my ignorance .Whats PU ADHESIVE ,WHY'S IT BETTER?
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indykid
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| posted on 25/10/04 at 03:35 PM |
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poly urethane. aka sikaflex in its most common guise.
it's so good cos it sticks like the proverbial to the blanket
tom
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craig1410
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| posted on 25/10/04 at 03:56 PM |
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Yes and it doubles as a good sealant as well to keep the water and dirt out of your seams.
Cheers,
Craig.
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 25/10/04 at 08:08 PM |
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Ah Sikaflex! Cheers guys!
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Rob Lane
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| posted on 25/10/04 at 09:06 PM |
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If you go ali route, take a look at fixing both floor and sides in one go.
i.e. one rivet holding both floor and side panel if folded over.
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