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Frankencarlton
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:03 pm
by JJMclure
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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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:42 pm
by kev_the_mole
more, more .......
Very nice
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:38 pm
by chodjinn
jeez that cage is a whole bag of win right there, more pics and info!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:19 pm
by JJMclure
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
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:34 pm
by chodjinn
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:01 pm
by andyv8van
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
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:54 am
by topcatcustom
What axle is that and I take its going to be mounted solidly? Very impressive btw!
TC
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:49 am
by chodjinn
chevy 10-bolt? Or Ford 9"?
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:05 pm
by JJMclure
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!
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:01 am
by JJMclure
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:55 pm
by topcatcustom
Have you considered steering at all? I hear it can be very handy
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:42 pm
by kev_the_mole
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
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:47 pm
by gelmonkey
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
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:49 pm
by JJMclure
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
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:52 pm
by bones
that is looking mighty fine. How did you bend the tubing ??
rich
