Tubeframe 914, Started work on my rear custom uprights |
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Tubeframe 914, Started work on my rear custom uprights |
URY914 |
Sep 26 2010, 07:05 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great.
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Hontec |
Sep 27 2010, 02:17 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great. You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing. Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof. Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech....... My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
phillstek |
Sep 27 2010, 06:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great. You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing. Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof. Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech....... My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hoe gaat het met u...echt goed werk op uw auto! When you get the guys from Spyker to make your carbon parts get them to make some for me also. Better yet, why not organize a group buy!? Phil |
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