markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:13 PM |
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which chassis (this is doing my nut in)
hi all, im another newbie with another stupid question, ive just had a look at "Mcsorley Seven Build Homepage", and now im even more
confused, after comparing the drawings on this web site, and ron champion book, i have noticed a difference in some of the measurements, now i know
there is a good reason for this, but i cant work out why.
will some one please explain to this newbie,
regards
mark
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nib1980
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:17 PM |
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The mc sorley is designed to be a bigger chassis, to take different running gear, and the er larger frame. Plus there are some error in the original
book.
I'm sure someone more enlitenghted (spelling) will be along to explain in more detail
hope that helps
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:17 PM |
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Probably because the McSorley ones are accurate! The book chassis is not renowned for it's dimensional accuracy.
There is also a +442, which is 4 inches longer, 4 longer and 2 taller, to accomdate bigger folk, and the larger twin cam engines commonly used.
[Edited on 22/4/07 by DIY Si]
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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RichardK
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:17 PM |
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Just different designs mate, nothing more than that, I'm building a 442 which is 4" longer and wider than normal.
Queue Joel to lower the tone 
Any way welcome, I'm sure you'll find what you need here during your build.
Regards
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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andyps
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:17 PM |
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The reason for the difference between the McSorley measurements and those in ROn Champions books is that the McSorley plans correct the book mistakes!
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:21 PM |
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now the fog is clearing, so if go by the web site, i should have any problems, with peices not fitting.
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RichardK
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:26 PM |
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None at all mate, go for it.
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:33 PM |
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chassis
would just like to say, this site the dogs danglies, and thanks to those that reply, its making things a lot clearer to me
cheers
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nitram38
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:34 PM |
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Doesn't the McSorley chassis have proper castor settings aswell?
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markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:39 PM |
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chassis
so if i use Mcsorley's measurements, do i have to change the wishbones, or can i build as per the book, oh i intend to use modified sierra
hubs/uprights
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RichardK
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:44 PM |
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If you are going to use the sierra as your donor, have a look at the new Haynes Build your own sportscar on a budget book written by Chris Gibbs, isbn
no 9781844253913 which I believe is also accurate and specifically written for the sierra running gear. It worth a read anyway just for other bits
like pedal box plans anyway.
Have fun
Regards
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:49 PM |
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chassis
was thinking of using a capri as a donor, but wanted to use sierra front end as they're easier to source
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 09:54 PM |
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Is it possible to use the capri uprights? I have no idea what they look like, so that may be a silly question, but if you have a complete capri.....
Or do you just have the axle? If just the axle, use what ever you can get for the lowest amount of cash and make/buy the bones to suit, as msot of the
major kit manufacturers do bones for both 'Tina and sierra.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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markf
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 10:00 PM |
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chassis
to be honest,i think it will come down to cost, sierra or capri, which ever is cheapest when its game onbut i am swaying towards the capri as a doner
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Bob C
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| posted on 22/4/07 at 10:35 PM |
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Re: yr question about castor - the mcsorley plans don't include suspension pickups so caster issues are unresolved.
You will find (hopefully not too late like I did....) that the position of the FU tubes abd the upright L tubes is best NOT finalised until a front
suspension jig has been made. Just tack 'em
Bob
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