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Tube Frame, Crazy Idea |
Smitty911 |
Apr 20 2010, 12:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 19-March 08 From: La Mirada, Ca Member No.: 8,830 Region Association: Southern California |
I currently have a '74 2.0 that needs some body(rust) repair and got to thinking. I may spend alot of money on this repair. Which lead to the following.
How much would it cost to build a Tube Frame with un-equal length A-arms in front, 5 point rear end, buy fiberglass Fenders, hood and deck, seats, etc. etc. etc. and have a nice Track car. Something like the Factory Five Cobra. Use as much of an existing car or strong aftermarket parts to simplify the build and Voila, Good Track Car and OK Street car. Or Soften things up and have a Good Street Car and Adjust it back for the Track. I have no clue about designing a Car, but I can see we have loads of talent here and most of it has been done to one level or another. So just and intresting potential project. Smitty |
byndbad914 |
Apr 22 2010, 10:55 AM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
IIRC Roger's car has a stock 914 windshield frame and cowl and that was it. Cool car and Roger is a damn nice guy - recommend his body kits if you are going to go to all the trouble of a tube chassis.
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Smitty911 |
Apr 22 2010, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 19-March 08 From: La Mirada, Ca Member No.: 8,830 Region Association: Southern California |
IIRC Roger's car has a stock 914 windshield frame and cowl and that was it. Cool car and Roger is a damn nice guy - recommend his body kits if you are going to go to all the trouble of a tube chassis. I've looked at his website. That may be the best way to go to handle the body work. On the Plus side, I may have found an ME to look at my drawings, not a racer, but he should be able to figure out a few things. I'm attempting to learn all the Terminology. Roll Center - Is that the axis front to back, where the body flexes or the suspension reacts?? Scrub - I read in byndbad914 front end thread about setting or having enough to get the tires warm. I'm guessing it's not the same as Toe ??? |
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