C10CoryM
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 07:13 PM |
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Basic raw materials list (tube and sheet)
Hey guys, building a book-ish locost from ground up.
Looking to buy my basic raw materials to start and if I buy as much as I can in one go, I get a serious discount (50% of retail  ). My list so
far is:
12- 10ft 1x1x16ga steel (ERW 1010)
1- 5'x4' sheet aluminum 16ga (0.048" 1.22mm) in the stiffest grade available
3- 4'x8' sheet 18ga H14 aluminum
I figure 3 sheets of 18ga should do the back panel,sides, scuttle, bonnet, F&R bulkheads, and tunnel with about 1/2 a sheet left.
Does this list sound about right? I think I have erred on the side of caution as I would prefer to get the majority of it in one shot. And I know I
always forget something.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Peteff
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 08:15 PM |
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Something to make your wishbones and trailing arms and brackets from.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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caber
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 08:16 PM |
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You haven't listed any 3/4" round tube you should get a couple of lengths. You should also get another couple of lengths of 1"
square tubes you will end up cutting some things wrong! I also used 3/4 square tube for the tunnel and a few other bits of bracing, so about 3 or 4
lengths of this won't go amiss!
Caber
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Simon
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 08:19 PM |
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I can't remember exact quantities I used, but it was at least 45 metres of 1"sq, the floor was cut from 16 swg mild (8' x 4'
). I'm just redoing side panels etc, and from an 8 x 4 sheet, I got the sides (front and rear). Then boot panel, I suspect, would use a fair
chunk of 8 x 4.
The "subframe" my IRS is mounted to is from 2 x 1.
You don't want to be getting the stiffest ally, as you won't bend it without a press brake. Get half hardinstead.
I would also get pre-fabbed wishbone brackets, wishbones, trailing arms (if using an axle). You want to get it on wheels asap - it helps to keep up
enthusiasm
If I was scratch building again, I'd probably buy the bodywork (plastic parts at least).
Don't forget nut's, bolts, washers, polly bushes, gauges, seats, steering column/rack, uprights, engine, gearbox radiator etc etc.
You'll want some of these bits so you can position engine over lower rails to get trans tunnel in the right place.
Personally, I think you're mad
ATB
Simon
[Edited on 23/1/07 by Simon]
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Peteff
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 08:27 PM |
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I would also get pre-fabbed wishbone brackets, wishbones, trailing arms (if using an axle)
Might be a bit scarce in Vancouver. I assume the hard aluminium is for the floor.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 08:44 PM |
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I am going for pre-fabbed oval track suspension links. Any length, very sturdy and nicely TIG welded. Will also be buying misc gussets and brackets
from them too.
The stiff aluminum is for the floor only. Half hard 18ga for the rest (H14). I hope that will bend easy enough?
I was going to to the tunnel from the same 1x1x16ga but just did the math and I can save 2lbs there.... so 3/4" it is . I will probably buy
one more 10ft lenght of 1x1x16ga as well. Its cheap enough.
If you think I'm mad now, wait till you see my next project. The locost is just a fabrication lesson so I don't screw that one up .
Cheers.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Simon
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| posted on 24/1/07 at 07:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by C10CoryM
..............and I can save 2lbs there.... so 3/4" it is . Cheers.
I can lose that (or gain it) in a day, depending on what I eat
I used inch all over.
ATB
Simon
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 04:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
I can lose that (or gain it) in a day, depending on what I eat
Ya, but my heavy engine can't . Still weighs too damned much no matter what. I am also trying to save weight where I can because I am
going to add some elsewhere. 2lbs will easily cover the seat heaters 
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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