mouthwash Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I may not comment but I'm reading the thread with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 There not just lighting the chassis there there to weaken it mainly. Think about being strapped to a RSJ the hitting something solid at say 30mph the RSJ won't give. Like a modern car you need the chassis to collapse in a impact This is the hole punch I'm using. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151226173499 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 There not just lighting the chassis there there to weaken it mainly. Think about being strapped to a RSJ the hitting something solid at say 30mph the RSJ won't give. Like a modern car you need the chassis to collapse in a impact This is the hole punch I'm using. http://pages.ebay.co...id=151226173499 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I see your point Thanks for the info - I think I need one of those in my life Also want your garage and jig I'm building a tyre rack and accessory holder for my trailer when the weather gets warmer and need some big holes cut so thought I'd ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cool. I built the garage about 5 years ago now after moving few times and then doing loads on the house I decided it was time for a proper man cave. Took me about a year to do and had to sell a collection of classic cars to afford it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 But to be fair its a proper garage Not that I'm jealous - MUCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Chassis looks great Trig and that garage is very enviable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Not done much been busy sterol and helping my dad get his kitcar back together for a show this weekend. Got to tow his car to the show tomorrow night help him set up the stand and then on the way home pick up another car for myself. Lol. Anyways just drawn this up so I can get them laser cut next week ready for the front end gos together. Adjustable caster camber. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Loving the build and watching with interest, I want your garage too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 This week I started the chassis. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ''Starting from the ground-up'' has just taken a new meaning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Mad skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Awesome project Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 If anybody's hitting the classic restoration show at bath west show ground this weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for the old man. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 ^^ Very cool looking, ...erhh?, ....blue vehicle? What is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 There both 2CV based cars called Lomax ment to look like a old morgen three wheeler. The blue one dad built as a retirement project 20+ years ago he been across Europe in it and east the west America. Couple years ago now we cut the front off made it a little longer and fitted a BMW 850 flat two from a motorbike. He also custom made the hard too as me mum was saying it's too cold to go out in it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 There both 2CV based cars called Lomax ment to look like a old morgen three wheeler. The blue one dad built as a retirement project 20+ years ago he been across Europe in it and east the west America. Couple years ago now we cut the front off made it a little longer and fitted a BMW 850 flat two from a motorbike. He also custom made the hard too as me mum was saying it's too cold to go out in it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think it's even cooler now. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Little more done tonight. Outer sill tacked on inner sill pulled out. Filled I gap. And reshaped the rear end along the stage lines ready for a defuser later on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Cheers mate will try. Second X member fits 1000X better than the first that was a waste of money's. Should know better by now buy cheap buy twice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Long shift in the garage feel broken so shower sleep updates tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Righty then here's some pics of the progress. First job inner sill. Pretty happy with how this looks. Used the hole press to do the dimples but turned the cutting die upside down so instead of cutting it produced this effect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 That was few hours in the afternoon. Last night the wife worked and kids where at there grand parents for te night so cracked on with the other side. Wasn't looking forward to this as it was the old escort problem RUST!!! And with that lot out the way I found more in the A post so that had to come out too. Then removed the inner plate that holds the door hinges and welded into new outer. Then I went bit mental and decided to get all this back in the car. (Gone 11pm by this point). And that's the lot for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great stuff So finished by tonight then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great work Trig and impressive skills with that inner sill you made. Part of me thinks though that you might as well have just built the Escort from scratch. A "Trigscort". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bit more last night went round my mates as he has a tube bender for rollcage's had the strut support hoops bent up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Got these from the machine shop today so hopefully front suspension can go in over the weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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