b14wrc
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| posted on 29/11/12 at 07:04 PM |
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New locost chassis started
Hello all,
Well, some may have seen my post I did on Sunday saying I was starting the build, I liked the comments back thank you, lol. Geordie Shore is funny
even though it doesn't make us Geordies look that good! Were are not all like that you know...... 
I have been pretty busy working on the chassis, took a week off work and I am relatively happy with what I have achieved in 4 days. It's a lot
harder than people give credit for building from scratch, my biggest surprise is how much the tubes move when you weld them! I basically thought
welding up the bottom rails first would help keep it all solid. I ended up screwing it down to the table.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Today:
Tomorrow I am hoping to get the sides done in the cabin compartment and maybe start the side bracing.
What do you reckon? Wanted to do this as a daily blog but have not had a chance.
Rob
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Dunbikin
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| posted on 29/11/12 at 07:15 PM |
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Looking good. At this rate you'll be on the road by Christmas.
Ron said it would cost 250 quid. My wife thinks it did.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 29/11/12 at 07:23 PM |
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Looking good!
Keep the piccies coming 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 29/11/12 at 07:42 PM |
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Looking good and it's not even Friday yet! 
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kendo
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| posted on 30/11/12 at 09:15 AM |
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Failed!
Sorry but I've spotted a huge mistake in your photos!
There isn't one of you sitting in the chassis going broom broom!
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b14wrc
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| posted on 30/11/12 at 04:41 PM |
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Friday:
It's just tacked up but is surprisingly stiff! Should be good when complete.
I have sat in it this afternoon, and feels nice, got no one around now to photograph me in it, sorry, lol.
Rob
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richard
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| posted on 30/11/12 at 05:57 PM |
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Yes it is a long slog but the more you do the less there is left.
Richard
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Peteff
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| posted on 1/12/12 at 10:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richard
Yes it is a long slog but the more you do the less there is left.
Richard
Are you a philosopher ? Is it for a front bike engine ? The tunnel looks a bit narrow.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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b14wrc
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| posted on 1/12/12 at 10:42 AM |
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Hi,
No, it's a midi. Got a 2litre 5cylinder turbo going in the rear. I wanted a tunnel to keep the strength up, I know many midi's loose this,
but I'm trying to keep it looking as similar to a normal 7 as I can, that's why the back end looks small, but the motor does go in. Had it
in my wooden mock up ok.
Rob
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b14wrc
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| posted on 1/12/12 at 10:45 AM |
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The tunnel will house the water pipes for the front mounted radiator and other wires and pipes, try to keep it nice and neat.
It goes off to the passenger side to try and give a bit more foot space to the driver, the pedal box will have to be quite small.
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b14wrc
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| posted on 8/12/12 at 09:58 PM |
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b14wrc
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| posted on 10/12/12 at 10:17 PM |
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Some more progress:
Rob
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b14wrc
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| posted on 22/12/12 at 08:43 PM |
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Hi all,
Update for this weekend. Fitted the scuttle frame and rear upper engine compartment rails. I have also started the full welding of the chassis,
it's really stiff now!
Rob
[Edited on 22/12/12 by b14wrc]
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b14wrc
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| posted on 22/12/12 at 11:10 PM |
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[Edited on 23/12/12 by b14wrc]
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b14wrc
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| posted on 23/12/12 at 10:21 PM |
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Brum Brum.....
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b14wrc
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| posted on 23/12/12 at 10:44 PM |
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Why are my photos not up loading??
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JoelP
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| posted on 23/12/12 at 10:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by b14wrc
Why are my photos not up loading??
i can see them all!
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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b14wrc
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 10:12 AM |
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Not on the iPhone......
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blakep82
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 10:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by b14wrc
Not on the iPhone......
ifail
they work fine, looks awesome too! so much done in such a short time too.
you could have put more effort into posing pretending you're holding a steering wheel etc, for the last photo though, pfft...
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Benzo
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 10:56 AM |
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Nice one mate, i had a 330hp Fiat coupe (GT28RSR) back in 2006, wish i hadnt sold it 
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coozer
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 12:24 PM |
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Looking good there, excuse me if I've missed something but are you building from plans? or, made it up for the midi??
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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b14wrc
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 06:24 PM |
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Hi,
Its my own design, you may have seen my wooden mock up i made a few years ago which i have been developing over time. About a month ago i actually
started the real build.
It is a Midi yes.
Rob
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Alan B
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| posted on 24/12/12 at 07:28 PM |
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Nice work so far....great job.
The gearshift will be fun....been there done that.
I will watch this build with interest.
Alan
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coozer
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| posted on 26/12/12 at 05:49 PM |
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Thanks, I'm fairly sure my next build will be a midi, and, I quite fancy a scratch build.
My first kit was a Striker many years ago and I'm keen to back to the small light ethic..
I'll be watching with interest.
Will you be in a position to market the chassis plans or maybe share them?
Thanks,
Steve
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b14wrc
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| posted on 27/12/12 at 08:45 AM |
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for the interest. I'll let you know what the chassis turns out like then I'll see if my plans could be available. If you want any
help with the design I'm more than happy to help. I'm not an expert, marine engineer is my actual trade! But I have been through the
design / development stage and have built up a lot of knowledge with my car.
Cheers, Rob
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