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Hi guys M hoping it will turn out quite differently than other projects. Not necessarily better, but definitely different. That black box is out of a Harrier. Initially I was planning to use a flight data recorder, but it is really complicated and almost impossible to read the data...

Sorry about the double post mate.

Hi Jim Just went through your build log. I must say, this is beautiful work. First thing that comes to mind is aircraft with their aluminum panels. Beautiful work. If you don't mind, could you explain a bit more detailed how you made the front uprights? I really like your design and I...

Hi Jim Just went through your build log. I must say, this is beautiful work. First thing that comes to mind is aircraft with their aluminum panels. Beautiful work. If you don't mind, could you explain a bit more detailed how you made the front uprights? I really like your design and I didn't...

Hi guys Time for the news. I did a lot of thinking, planning, researching and talking to some people and made some big decisions. I'll start with what I did. The rear suspension is complete except for two things. I need to relocate the upper shock pickup points further down and I have to redo...

Hi guys Just a short update. Stuck a filter on it and everything seems good with the circular filter at least. I was finishing another project lately and had college graduation so didnt have much time for the Ford. I did however install this awesome steering wheel and pedal box. Dont...

Hi That's a very good point Terry. The clevis pins are one of the first parts I had done for the Ford, so I was still getting into the whole "think it through" thing. It does make perfect sense what you're saying and I will gladly take your advice. I do have a question however. The pin has to...

Hi Terry Thanks for pointing that out. It has been tack welded from the thread side of it. The side you marked in that photo has had the threaded rod pass through the hole in the U bracket and then the rod has been flatned with the press as to produce a firm grip with the bracket and is now...

Hi Ian, Thanks for the advice. Some of it I already have covered. The roll bar is in the rear of the crossbrace, only the brackets are held on the upper side of the brace but at the points where there is a slope in the brace. The sway bar is parallel with the upper side of the crossbrace. Also...

Hi guys I was working on few things for the last couple of days. First of all, I almost finished my sheet metal bender for bending sheet metal :D Secondly, I sold my Fronius Synergic. The guy gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. In cash. So I'm stuck with some crappy 170 amp mig for the time...

Although I'm good at CAD I don't know that much about stress analysis, BUT I do have an awesome grandfather who is a very renowned structural engineer around these parts. I will make detailed mesurements of the complete chassis and make a 3D model and nibble his leg until he makes a stress model...

Luckly I have a friend with a print&copy shop so A0 is a phonecall away :) This will really make my life easier in many ways. Btw which software did you use for your stress calculations on the rear end?

The printout technique sounds amazingly simple and cheap yet effective. Ill try it out tomorrow. Why didnt I think of it before? Awesome work on the lathe btw :)

Glad to see youre back David. This is the second time Ive read your build log cover to cover and both times it helped a lot with ideas and solutions about my own build. Keep up the good work.

So today I finished the crossbrace and then went on to sorting out the rear suspension. Everything is level and at proper heights and none of the movable parts rub or hit against anything but havent had enought time to finish the RHS today. Will continue on monday. So far it looks fine to me but...

Thank you. That felt very releasing I might add :)

Yup I know mate. The guys identified it as a Hi Tech Welding kit, an English company from the 80s. Changed six or seven owners and never been put together. This burden that has befallen me, to end this cursed spree, has almost became too heavy to carry on my tired shoulders, but "nay!", I say...

God forbid. I mustve been outta my mind when I wrote that :) But seriously, I made room in my shop and got some more time on my hands now so I think Ill keep putting it together and cancel the ads. I was in a period a while back where I didnt think I could start assembling it anytime soon.

Who said anything about selling it? It must be someone with other projects in mind. Me, I know about my 40. I know only about my 40. My 40 is my only mission. I know nothing else. How did I get here anyway? And why aren't I at my workshop?

So I did some more work, as promised hehe. The crossbrace and the rear clip mounts are done. Just gotta drill a few more holes for the crossbrace tomorrow and then on to the rear suspension. Cheers Marko