carnut1100
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 posted on 10/1/04 at 02:34 PM |
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About to start build
Hello, after being a watcher for some time I am about to begin the build process.
Sadly it will not be my car, as I cannot afford to build one to comply with the Australian Design Rules which mean that a home built car must comply
with all requirements for a new car
.A friend of mine has been recently able to secure a tack welded chassis, front uprights and rear axle from a Cortina (vented discs too), various
Escort bits like the rack etc, and a copy of the second edition Ron Champion book.
He is getting a Mazda MX 5 motor and gearbox, and building will start in the next week or so. Due to the head start we are hoping to have it under its
own power in 6 months, but I am not sure if this is feasible or not.
I am excited just thinking about it!!!
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JoelP
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| posted on 10/1/04 at 06:03 PM |
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good luck!
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pbura
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| posted on 10/1/04 at 06:10 PM |
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Should be pretty happy with that engine and gearbox!
Pete
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jacko
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| posted on 11/1/04 at 09:51 PM |
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new build
good luck with the build carnut
jacko the busman
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carnut1100
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| posted on 12/1/04 at 01:27 PM |
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Thanks fellas!
The chassis arrived today and I will start to fully weld some of the bits in the next few days. I plan to use the arc welder for most of it as I have
a lot of experience with a narc welding thin metal and olmost none with the MIG. I can certainly weld metal of the thickness of the chassis.
The wishbones are sorted, and will be made by a professional welder and TIG welded for a few bottles of beer. Better than the $800 we were quoted by a
big shop! We were set to make our own, but you can't beat an offer like that!
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