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Seat Mounts.
Template for inner wing framework.

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.

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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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Inner wing framework out of the car.
Inner wing frame work in the car.

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.
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TheThis is with the framework in the car.


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Cutting alloy for the inner wings.

The alloy going into the inner wings.

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.

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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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Cardboard template for top plate.

Bending the top plate.
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.
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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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The finished panels on the car.
Making templates for the vertical part of the front inner wings.
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.
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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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