JoelP
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 09:58 AM |
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Pressed steel monocoque
i had an idea the other day, what with all this talk of different chassis designs. It may weigh a bit more than other chassis, but it will save a lot
of effort (and i do mean a crapload of effort saved...), plus it will have the benefit of including weather gear as standard, plus options of doors, a
sizable boot, a radio/stereo, nice interior trim, 4 or even 5 seats, plus parts will be easy to get hold of. For instance, you wont need to make a
dash board cos scrappys are full of suitable dashboards. Likewise, contoured fuel tanks can be had for pennies. You might even end up with electric
windows and a sunroof.
the only drawback is, its too easy, it will weigh a lot more, plus it might not handle very well.
My idea? use the chassis' supplied by Henry Ford.
can anyone think of any other problems aside from those listed?
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Graceland
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 10:05 AM |
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i thought about this - fresh body round the sierra chassis - dont need an SVA test then as you havn't modified the chassis as such  but
you'd certainly need to do a lot of work, open wheel plan is still an option aswell, but is it really worth it? would be interesting to see if
someone tried it......
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 11:41 AM |
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Hasnt that been done before!!!!
Dont they call the ROBIN HOODS pre 2B
folded zintec or stainless steel......
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locoboy
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 01:10 PM |
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If i remember correctly isnt one of the vindicator cars a re-bodied sierra?
ATB
Locoboy
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 24/3/04 at 10:37 PM |
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I think most of the Banham cars are made by chainsawing off the bodies from the floorpans, and then attaching a GRP replacement. Bit like beach
buggies only different
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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