madmandegge
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 10:24 AM |
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MK Indy floor pan measurements (or template)
Hi all,
wondered if any of you resourceful CAD types had got something I could use for really exact floor pan measurements for passenger and driver
footwells?
I'm looking to cut the alloy, and wondered if there was anything to use as a reference?
Or, any suggestions on the best way to get the shape on a template?
TIA
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 10:31 AM |
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Is there any particular reason why it needs to be so exact?? I reckon a cardboard template ought to be easily accurate enough for this job, and if
you're really worried about it just over compensate a little and then trim or file down. The edges won't be seen anyway when the side
panels are on.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 11:15 AM |
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I turned the chassis upside down, then placed the ali panel on the chassis, used clamps to hold in place. Then draw around the bits I want to cut out.
Take off the clamps and cut the ali with a jigsaw.
Hey presto panel is now cut to exact shape of chassis.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 11:28 AM |
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I think he has a part built so upturning might be out of the question, although if not I'd agree that's best way to go.
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madmandegge
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 11:40 AM |
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Thanks all, it is built really, its replacing carpet that was previously laid down.
I may be trying to be too precise, cardboard should be near enough.
Where do people stand on drain holes, good idea/bad idea/pointless?
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 11:55 AM |
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If there's already been a floor in it, can't you use that one as a template? Might even be able to line up the mounting holes again if
you're lucky and save drilling another set in the chassis??
In terms of drain holes unless you're going to drive it a lot in the wet or god forbid store it outside I wouldn't bother.
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madmandegge
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 01:41 PM |
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Good point about the carpet, except the stuff was laid over the frame, whereas I'd be putting ali on the floor only?
I think it just needs me to take my time and measure it out properly
Don't plan to drive it in the wet too often (if at all if it can be avoided!) so should be good, thanks. 
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Chippy
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 04:38 PM |
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I find that for making patterns/templates that a roll of good quality plain lining paper, (for sticking on walls), is the best thing to use. Cut it
roughly to shape, but oversize, lay it in place, then you can just work it into all the places that it should fit to, mark with a soft pencil, cut to
the lines, and you have a perfect fit, and Bob's your Aunties husband. Takes longer to explain than to do. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 08:38 PM |
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Sorry if I'm being a bit thick but what was the carpet mounted on?? Or are you thinking of replacing carpet with ali, meaning you will have a
double skin????
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madmandegge
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| posted on 16/4/08 at 09:07 AM |
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Thanks for the idea's, I'm going to pop down to it in a bit and see what I can get cut.
I'm replacing carpet with ali, as far as I can tell the carpet was just glued in place
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eznfrank
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| posted on 16/4/08 at 01:22 PM |
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Can you not just clean the glue off?? If it's not a new floor you're making I think I'd try get it back to bare ali or try some
waterproof rubber checkerplate instead of a second ali skin. Just extra weight and I aint sure how you'd stop it chattering on the floor??
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madmandegge
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| posted on 23/4/08 at 12:20 AM |
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I hadn't considered it making a noise when I drove along... damn!
It might make sense to cut out some rubber mat and just use it like a normal car mat, take it out and wash it etc!
Cheers, Simon
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