New Project Chassis (page 7)
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The seat mounts on the
outside of the passenger side were easier due to there being more room. Again
the brackets incorporate floor mounts and have spreader plates on the chassis. |
Time for the inner wings.
The plan is to build a framework in 1/2" box section and skim it with
aluminium sheet. So I could design the framework and know how large to make
it to clear the wheel under all conditions of lock and travel I used a piece
of card and marked the limits of the tyre. |
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The inner framework is
designed to be removable from the car. The box section is bent gently in the
vice by hand to get a smooth curve. |
TheThis is with the framework
in the car. |
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To skin the framework
I made rough templates. On my Reliant Kitten I spent ages making accurate
templates but I have now realised there is another way. |
The alloy is clamped
to the framework and holes drilled for the blind riviets. A few rivets are
put in to hold everything in place. Then it is a matter of scribing around
the framework and then trimming the alloy panel to suit. |
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A
small plate is required to clear the rocker on maximum bump. A template is made
in cardboard. This also enables me to plan the order of bending. ------------------------------------------------------- |
The alloy is marked and cut. Any points where I cut into the panel I drill a
hole and cut to the hole. Bending is done with bar, vice and G cramp. ----------------------------------------------------------- |
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Thefinished
panels placed on the car. These panels will be siliconed and riveted into position.
A vertical panel is also required, this will be removable and secured with Dzus
fastners. ----------------------------------------------------------- |
The templates for the vertical parts of the inner wings are complex due
to them having to clear the wishbones and steering arms. A lo of tape and moving
of the suspension up and down was required. -------------------------------------------------------- |
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