balidey
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 10:38 PM |
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Round tube chassis sizes
I am considering making a round tube chassis. And yes I am fully aware of the pros and cons, and I don't want to start any long debate. Thats
been done several times
I have searched and found the main threads that discuss the use of round tube, but I can't see what diameter and wall thickness people have
used.
So can someone thats used it please tell me what they used?
many thanks,
Steve
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mark chandler
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 11:37 PM |
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I made the floor frame of mine from 1" 16swg box tube, the bit you nail and glue the Ali floor to.
The rest is all 1" 16swg round tube for the main frame with 3/4 16swg tube for diagonal bracing and transmission tunnel.
I popped in additional diagonals and welded 18swg sheet in a few vital areas.
The frame is built around the engine in the middle, as its a BEC dragged this into the passenger footwell for better weight distribution, and made the
drivers footwell wider.
Regards Mark
 
Rescued attachment Chassis inverted 2 april 2006_small.JPG
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mark chandler
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| posted on 31/7/09 at 11:38 PM |
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another
 
Rescued attachment Chassis front 2 april 2006 small.JPG
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balidey
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| posted on 1/8/09 at 07:57 AM |
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Thanks Mark, good to see.
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