tube frame (latest update 15/08/09 )

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Thu Dec 18, 08 9:01 pm

that one is 1.625", i also have 1", 1.25", 1.5". thats the ones i will need to complete the frame.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sun Dec 21, 08 4:55 pm

body and floorpan part company

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sun Dec 21, 08 4:59 pm

now the real work starts, main hoop tacked in.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Sun Dec 21, 08 5:07 pm

look at that rear tyre takin a dump,

remember to allow for tyre growth trev,

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sun Dec 21, 08 5:37 pm

i thought no body would notice the loo seat

as for tyre grow, thats why i trial fitted it to ensure all the suspension was far enough in and i had clearance all round, it apears to be ok, i should have about 8" of clearance for growth and squat, but i can increase this if needed.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Sun Dec 21, 08 6:08 pm

Go Trev!!!

This is gonna be good......post lots of pics!!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sun Dec 21, 08 11:11 pm

Sweet as! Go Trev. Essex Tube Car built in a shed!

Got a name for it yet???

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Mon Dec 22, 08 12:40 am

Trev, I've got the 2009 NHRA rulebook if you need any specs and regulations if you want to borrow it

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Dec 22, 08 1:19 am

Interesting thread Trev , keep the pics rollin , would.nt know where to start.

dustymopar · Post by **dustymopar** » Mon Dec 22, 08 8:00 am

Great to see that you making some progress

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Dec 22, 08 8:50 am

Nice one Trev!

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Mon Dec 22, 08 12:38 pm

Jim thanks for the offer, i might take you up on that, the one i have is out of date.
Brutus, knowing where to start is easy, open fridge and take out beer, look at plans and scratch head for a couple of hours

Kev, no name yet but its been called a few things none of them printable

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Dec 22, 08 1:22 pm

There must be a fair few Dart owners in the MMA that would love a floor pan as good as that!

Keep on keeping on Trev, it'll be something to see, when it's done.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Mon Dec 22, 08 8:42 pm

the floorpan has a new home (i think) its going under my old duster if the new owner dosnt take it i will offer it on here. it is 100% rust free and has subframe conectors fitted and a rear spring relocation kit to allow the use of wider rear tyres. only negative bits are the fact that it has no inner front fenders and the boot floor has been cut out, the rest is as good as ive ever seen not even a hint of rust in the joints. i cut it as near to the edge as i could to make it easy for somone to graft it in as is, even the inner sills are there and good.

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Mon Dec 22, 08 8:59 pm

some good stuff going on Trev

.... love looking at stuff like this

dart shell looked well straight also