Frankencarlton

JJMclure · Post by **JJMclure** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:03 pm

hi there, thought I would add some pics of my progress so far.....

take one MOT failure GSI

remove the 6

and all the other bits in the way

then borrow a plasma cutter

and add some tubes

this is on a stand waiting waiting waiting..

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kev_the_mole · Post by **kev_the_mole** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:42 pm

more, more .......

Very nice

chodjinn · Post by **chodjinn** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:38 pm

jeez that cage is a whole bag of win right there, more pics and info!!!

JJMclure · Post by **JJMclure** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:19 pm

thanks for the compliments!
It is a mild steel SFI 25.4 cage (drag race spec), I have had a lot of help from Andy Robinson who supplied the spec, tube and axle housing.

I bought the car as an mot failure for 130 quid! the engine is a 357 small chevy I got from US ebay. It has taken me probably about 18 months to get to this stage as I'm in a SITKOM (Single Income Two Kids Oppressive Mortgage) but I am hoping to finish the chassis this year to get it finish welded

chodjinn · Post by **chodjinn** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:34 pm

That axle is a bloody monster!!!!

SITKOM LOLZ!!!! Hats off to you mate

andyv8van · Post by **andyv8van** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:01 pm

thats looking like a great car..........

dont give yourself a target date to finish , family can always push you past that without getting it finished.

its got to have big back wheels, under the arches, its made for that.

great, look forward to more picture of your progress

Andy

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:54 am

What axle is that and I take its going to be mounted solidly? Very impressive btw!

TC

chodjinn · Post by **chodjinn** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:49 am

chevy 10-bolt? Or Ford 9"?

JJMclure · Post by **JJMclure** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:05 pm

Its a ford 9" custom made (ker-ching) to my width requirements by Andy Robinson. It is going to be mounted on a four link. Wheel wise I am using 15" BM wheels and plan on using a 235 60 15 mickey thompson street radial as I want to keep the car as discreet as possible - I love sleeper cars!

JJMclure · Post by **JJMclure** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:01 am

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:55 pm

Have you considered steering at all? I hear it can be very handy

kev_the_mole · Post by **kev_the_mole** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:42 pm

We're all jealous so do excuse all the attempts at humour

Mind you I wouldn't mind some of that suspension mounting string. It must be REALLY strong

gelmonkey · Post by **gelmonkey** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:47 pm

Dear Sir
My children would love to know how you managed to get such a good climbing frame inside your car and could they please have one in mummys car when you have finished that one.

With regard to Kev the Moles really silly comment about the suspension string I felt it was only right to make a sensible post

From my point of veiw I think what you have done is just incredible and can't wait to see more photo's of the build.
WELL DONE that man

JJMclure · Post by **JJMclure** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:49 pm

hmmmmm, Steering wise I have a Jack Knight(?) rack waiting to go in as for climbing frames in cars surely that can't be a good idea!!!!
took a pic of my engine in its underwear for all you v8 pervs out there

bones · Post by **bones** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:52 pm

that is looking mighty fine. How did you bend the tubing ??

rich