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[matthew25]

cheers for that guys just wondered whether it is worth it may still do the same.
love the level of quality thats gone into this build looking forward to seeing the end result.
cheers matt

[TopCatCustom]

I'm sure you've answered this before..

But what are the advantages of welding the cage to the box like sections rather than just using spreader plates?

Not sure what you mean by "welding to the box like sections", but the advantage of welding everything up instead of bolting it, is that it is all much stiffer. Of course the down side is that you can't remove anything!

[rally1380]

I'm sure you've answered this before..

But what are the advantages of welding the cage to the box like sections rather than just using spreader plates?

Not sure what you mean by "welding to the box like sections", but the advantage of welding everything up instead of bolting it, is that it is all much stiffer. Of course the down side is that you can't remove anything!

Do you think its also lighter welding a cage in rather than bolt in??

[TopCatCustom]

No, because you end up putting twice as much metal in! Still have to use spreader plates, and you usually put extra brackets in to tie the bodywork in too.

[TopCatCustom]

Not much progress at the weekend as I was working Saturday, got the boot floor trimmed, folded the flanges, drilled bonded and riveted in, sealed all the joints up so boot is basically finished for paint, there will be a few holes to drill for fuel tank mounts, pumps etc but will do that post paint when everything is in place.

[J960mayfair]

wow enough said

[scotsco]

Top work! I absolutely love this, all your fabrication work is so neat!!

[TopCatCustom]

Thanks guys

Just done a little job on the air filter, I had wondered yesterday how I was going to get at the air filter to clean it when it is tucked away miles beyond the bulkhead in a box, and I have a big carbon dash to go inside the car so it was always going to be a bit tricky...

So I decided to modify the filter lid and posts with a couple of slide catches to replace the normal dome nuts, now I can get my hands in either side of the carb (Weber DCOE 45) and undo the lid, and slide the element out beside the carb to clean it. I was originally going to put a removable panel in the end of the bulkhead box (yet to make), but thought I'd end up getting a water leak in the car so decided to make it properly sealed. If I do need to get at it properly it only takes a couple of minutes to unbolt the carb and pull it forwards.

[farres_jr]

Really nice project man!

Congratulations!!!

[TopCatCustom]

Actually painted the inside of the boot etc, and welded the last couple of tubes in to the roll cage this weekend, progress still looking slow but everything seems to take so long!! Not long until paint now though.

I also made a new steering column outer, as I'm going to retain the straight shaft rather than articulating it which would make the position nicer, but IMO it complicates the set-up and creates more links in the system to go wrong, add weight, and allow for play which reduces feedback.

Lightweight ERW tube, made some delryn/nylon (cant remember what it is!) top hat bushes, to fit the original indicator stalks, and adjustable brackets for height changing. Will weld the larger plate to my dash bar and the smaller one will be welded to the outer tube, then it has 3 positions to suit driver.







(funky spline on end is for my quick release steering wheel, can really recommend this company- is a beautifully made piece of kit http://go-race.co.uk/)

[kcchan]

Looking good. I don't think this thread gets as much appraisal as it should haha. The quality of work is very great!

Edited by kcchan, 10 September 2012 - 05:19 PM.

[TopCatCustom]

Thanks King, I'm not making progress anywhere near as fast as I'd like! Will be more interesting once the shell is painted and I can start bolting things together :)

[kcchan]

Having got myself a job, moving out into my own flat and having to pay rent/bills has completely halted my progress. At least I can follow other peoples to make me feel like I'm there haha

Good stuff!

Also, I'm just about to swing a PM your way about something.

Edited by kcchan, 10 September 2012 - 09:31 PM.

[afrance94]

epic work lad, love these rally threads

[TopCatCustom]

I have done a few tiny bits and finished off the welding (I think), got the inside in primer finally! Looking better now it's in paint so hopefully not long until I get it white!






A few welding marks underneath!

Edited by C4NN0N, 25 September 2012 - 09:40 AM.