*davies144*
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 09:47 PM |
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chassis floor
hi for the sva/iva does the floor plate on a chassis have to be seam welded in? or can it be riveted or bolted even? ben
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Hellfire
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:00 PM |
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Any of those methods would be suitable but why would you want to bolt it on?
Phil
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*davies144*
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:08 PM |
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hi just heard that it was a possibilty? what would you say is the best mesthod as welding often ripples the floor?
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ReMan
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:11 PM |
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As most/many use an alloy floor it would not be possible to weld it anyway
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Hellfire
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:12 PM |
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What are you building the car for? Reason I ask is because it's quite common to rivet an aluminium floor to the chassis, however some forms of
motorsport such as the Locost Championship require a steel floor fitted.
Phil
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*davies144*
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:23 PM |
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to eventually get it on the road and possibly the odd track day, so would you all just rivet an alloy plate on ? what sort of spacing between rivets
1-2"???
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:30 PM |
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PU Adhesive and riveting every 1-2" whichever you prefer (I did 30mm myself  )
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BenB
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:31 PM |
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2" spacing ali rivetted floor (sikaflexed first) for me. Use closed rivets if possible (or put silicon gunk into the rivet center holes) to stop
water ingress into the chassis rails...
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*davies144*
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 10:38 PM |
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ok, sorry for being thick but does alloy corrode? if it does is there any prenvention?
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robertst
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 11:58 PM |
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only if it comes into contact with dissimilar metals, galvanic corrosion right?
painted chassis and pu adhesive prevents this
Tom
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 07:10 AM |
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Im using bathroom sealant and rivets for my steel floor
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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tomprescott
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 09:38 AM |
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Alumnium does corrode, generally when it comes into contact with a ferrous metal, however it will still corrode on its own - on the upside though
unlike rust the thin layer that forms on top of the bare metal will not spread, the corrosion protects the surface. To answer the question you could
weld (if using steel) or pop rivet.
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iank
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 09:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Im using bathroom sealant and rivets for my steel floor
Don't use bathroom sealant, they're often full of acetic acid - that's why they stink of vinegar when you use them.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 01:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Im using bathroom sealant and rivets for my steel floor
Don't use bathroom sealant, they're often full of acetic acid - that's why they stink of vinegar when you use them.
Oh right, thanks for the tip 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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*davies144*
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| posted on 19/2/09 at 10:57 PM |
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ok, what sort of thickness sheet have people used 3mm??? or thicker/thinner? ben
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 21/2/09 at 09:45 AM |
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2mm is pretty much accepted as the standard thickness for Locost/Conventional Kit floors...
ATB
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