It "might" be feasable to have it lift up like a dragster ie pivot from the back and lift up. Problem with making it removable is getting a seal around the firewall!
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It "might" be feasable to have it lift up like a dragster ie pivot from the back and lift up. Problem with making it removable is getting a seal around the firewall!
Hhhmm true. cut down the B pillar and removeable back? hahaha
Looks awesome and great work and looking forward to more progress updates
almost seems a shame to ruin it with a nova body lol
Take it you dont like nova's anymore lol??
Thanks for the comments guys :)
Tonights progress!
Both rear turrets are now welded and finished, if only welding in straight lines was easy!:o...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...486B76CE60.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...77FFE12583.jpg
Started masking out the remaining pieces of tube work so I can get it ordered while at the same time finally making a decision on how I will do the floor, tunnel, exhaust route and gearbox mount...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...8DD6C610BC.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...79379D2284.jpg
Thanks for looking,
:D
p.s. The prop is floppy and in two pieces incase you were wondering why it looked wonky!
Best thread on png in years and proably the best nova in years once done
I think it will be strong enough
For 600BHP
Loving it Si, think you'll really need the cross? Would it not be stronger/easier to go turret area to hoop? on the corner, then it would make a strong top shell like bit?
I'd be happy with that welding. Tidy coins, light buzz off and paint.
What a thread title change here too?
I need to extend the back to take account of the seats being further back and thus changing where my head will be so I need the 2 new side pieces coming off the main hoop then a 45deg bend towards the rear turrets. These then need joining with the roof bar where the 45 is. Whether the X is needed, probably not I guess as it should be strong enough, does kinda finish it off tho.
Whats the best way to remove the welding splatter without hitting the grinder on the welds? I've tried using a normal wire wheel attached on the grinder but didn't work. Is it the twisted wire wheel I need to do it?
Might swell change title here too yeah, cheers.
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Originally Posted by BRoadGhost
Perfect! Plenty of room for a V8 lump down the line....
Ah i think i get ya. The x will look the great yes and work well in the set up..
You could try and 80grit lose flatter wheel. That or a belt sander... Just to do the spots of splatter...
even a twisted wire wheel i dont think/have found will more splatter...
What as the title again? i'm at work so dont have MIG open..
Spaceframed SR20DET RWD Nova please Benn, thanks :)
looking good mate, looking forward to seeing the finished article
While I wait for an opportunity to go get my tubing and some sheet metal Ive just been working with the cardboard and making up the panel templates, such a tedious job but I'm getting there, slowly!
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Black felt tip lines are where I will add bead lines to the sheet metal.
They look good, will look great in metal.
Great work.
i see those panels and think of the crystal maze lol
Cheers guys!
When I look at it it reminds me of one of these....
http://www.kitsune.addr.com/SF-Conve...IE_Fighter.jpg
Cardboard Aided Design is the way forward! :thumb:
Fantastic work, top skills, way beyond me BUT am I the only one thinking are you building a tank or armored car ! just how heavy will this car be ? . Sorry but this is not a go at you or your build but there is a lot of metal going on that frame.
Nope, you are completely right, there's a lot of tubing gone into it and I'm intrigued to see how it turns out weight wise. Im building it for the track but also with a bit of design too, it iss a comprimise build if that makes sense? Im building it for me not for competition or anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by phunkynova
Project binky ftwQuote:
Originally Posted by nova_niek
Love the updates!
Panel work coming together...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...8804D03BCA.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...D77EBA9A30.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...9135AD245E.jpg
Some tube work tomorrow to mix things up I think.
Class.and regarding tube,too much is never enough in terms of strength.
So only got a couple of hours in today due to other commitments and it was all used up getting the rear cage started...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...DA8BC7DB19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ADF5BEF105.jpg
But really pleased with the fit and profile...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...DC7496ADFF.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...1493471AA1.jpg
More again tomorrow hopefully!
Nice work. Its satisfying getting a good tube profile isnt it
Funk. I love it, love that you've added the bear rolled on to the panel. The shape looks great with the lower one in the middle.
On with todays update and on with the other side support...
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...A255385F14.jpg
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And join them up...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...5B3639C19B.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...F5483F75D9.jpg
And on with the first diagonal...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...79CE03D3DA.jpg
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Hoping to finish the other part to the cross one night in the week but might not be until next weekend. Then its onto the floor and tunnel!
Cheers! Yes, yes it is! Especially when its been a right ball ache of a head scratcher!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Cheers bud, I'm really please how they've come out, just really want to weld them all round now to see the finished result!Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
proper job!!
Nice work Simon
Thanks, couldn't of done it without you boys, well Ash! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
He does a good job does Ash.
I like to think the quality templates made a difference too ;)
Yes they certainly helped :)
Rear end tube structure complete!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...BB06278EDD.jpg
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So pleased to see it like this :)
Frigging love it. That view looking through is awesome too. Something i could imagine in madmax or such.
:)
Just gets more and more sexual!