tube frame (latest update 15/08/09 )

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Sat Jan 03, 09 11:17 am

just what I was thinking Steve.
Great thread Trev,metal work is not my thing but very interesting.
Carbon fibre and billet everywhere,thats going to be a killer...

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Jan 03, 09 12:36 pm

yes its carbon. thats just a test one, it has no strengthening or mountings bonded in, i hope to do all the removable panels in carbon to save a bit of weight, then i might paint it so people dont call me a poser

Rogue Trooper · Post by **Rogue Trooper** » Sat Jan 03, 09 5:58 pm

If you do paint it Trev, only a thin coat so you can see the weave

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Mon Jan 12, 09 9:50 pm

been a bit slow as im waiting on some tube to sort the rear end of the frame, it was originaly for a duster and the dart is a little different so i contacted the people who supplied the kit with my planned modifications and i got the all clear (they say ive over engineerd it but i know it wont break) the only problem is getting hold of 1 5/8" tube (its a non standard in europe) so ive been playing with the axle. the 4 link brackets i had were a little poor so i re-designd them and incorporated adjustable shock mounts, wheelie bar mounts and anti roll bar mounts all in one so it should be better. they have abbout 20 hours tied up in them, i didnt realise ford axles were so poorly made, it caused a lot of headaches getting it all to fit correctly, at least i can now play with the 4 link and see how it all looks

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Jan 12, 09 10:19 pm

Lovin your work Trev

db · Post by db » Tue Jan 13, 09 10:05 pm

Nice plates Trev. Much better having everything mount one one plate as all the stresses are together and you're saving unsprung weight.
I thought mine was dead trick, not so sure now!

Just thought- won't the wheelie bars and shocks occupy the same plane?

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Tue Jan 13, 09 10:14 pm

db
all looking ok, the lower wheelie bar mounts are on the same plates, the upper ones will be on the casing brace (another bit i need to fabricate) so it dosnt cause any undue stress on the workings of the axle. im still unsure of the exact positions of this as ive had some conflicting advice as to the best position to mount these, i will do some stress analasys and work out the best position without compromising any strength of the rear end. if you want some brackets made let me know, i now have a program to do them (better than any comercialy available lazer cut items) or you can have the ones i was supplied with but they are a bit rough

db · Post by db » Wed Jan 14, 09 3:03 pm

My axle came with all the plates welded on thanks Trev, yours just look nicer!

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Thu Jan 15, 09 2:27 pm

Saw this on a Swedish website...Anders Holmberg...used to own Jims Hemi 70 Hemi Cuda...built this 68 Cuda
thought the frame build up could have some useful pictures for you

http://www.sssa.se/index.asp?sida=s_10869

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Thu Jan 15, 09 3:11 pm

this is good ..love looking at stuff like this ...keep the pictures coming Trev ......

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Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Jan 15, 09 3:54 pm

AllKiller wrote:Saw this on a Swedish website...Anders Holmberg...used to own Jims Hemi 70 Hemi Cuda...built this 68 Cuda
thought the frame build up could have some useful pictures for you

http://www.sssa.se/index.asp?sida=s_10869

I like the look of his gusset work.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu Jan 15, 09 4:18 pm

I was planning to make my own traction bar brackets, simpler but similar to those Trev, but I don't think I'll bother now, just in case anybody compares them with yours!

Anyone know where I can buy a set off the shelf?

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Thu Jan 15, 09 8:59 pm

Trev - that sure is SWEET work my friend!

Frod axles - not much better than an axle in a Monogram kit, eh!

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Thu Jan 15, 09 9:13 pm

thats a nice bit of work, lots to look at and analise.
Ivor, you cant buy quality off the shelf but if you know what you want and can do a quick sketch i know a bloke that can produce them for you

mr Philthy man, hows things? at least i can cut it all apart (much like a plastic kit) and glue it back together stronger and straighter than it was before.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Jan 17, 09 11:28 pm

sat the back axle in place today to see if it all works out ok, looks good so i now need to do the rest of the frame and start the welding challenge.