Andrew's GT Forte build.
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I was planning to do so Jim, what size is yours.
I am not sure how big or small to go and what height.
Andrew
Andrew,
See my post #28 under "Tornado GT40 in Texas". Those wooden stands have worked out great and were relatively easy to build. I agree you need to be able to move the chassis around in a tight space and to take it outside.
-Bob Woods
See my post #28 under "Tornado GT40 in Texas". Those wooden stands have worked out great and were relatively easy to build. I agree you need to be able to move the chassis around in a tight space and to take it outside.
-Bob Woods
Dollies are handy when you get the wheels on, you could poss make/use some support system to use with them? K
I'm using builders trestles, rated to 450Kg each so should be (and I'm using 4!)
Like these Builders Trestles at Scaffolding Supplies
I should put some wheels on them though which would make life easier.
Like these Builders Trestles at Scaffolding Supplies
I should put some wheels on them though which would make life easier.
I like them, and i think they could be adapted to take wheels.
Shame about the postage cost, may be temped to break out the welder and hve a crack at a couple myslef.
A
Ah yes, that was the first result for a google, I didn't pay that.
I got mine from Top Tower Ltd - Adjustable Steel Builders Trestle / Trestles - Size 1 | eBay
I got mine from Top Tower Ltd - Adjustable Steel Builders Trestle / Trestles - Size 1 | eBay
Been a while since i have posted, mainly due to not yet having got the car.
That is all about to change. Car is due tomorrow.
Have been busy, reading, shopping, and spending an obsene amount of money on a 200L compressor and a host of air tools....drills, riviters, grinders and nibblers
Also bought a 72" long stainless steel tool chest to fit all the new tools in !
Garage has been cleaned out and is ready. I have built a build platform on wheels to allow me to move it around the garage.
Will post some more pictures of the parts when they arrive.
Andrew
PS bikes are moving out for a week or two to mates house down the road.
That is all about to change. Car is due tomorrow.
Have been busy, reading, shopping, and spending an obsene amount of money on a 200L compressor and a host of air tools....drills, riviters, grinders and nibblers
Also bought a 72" long stainless steel tool chest to fit all the new tools in !
Garage has been cleaned out and is ready. I have built a build platform on wheels to allow me to move it around the garage.
Will post some more pictures of the parts when they arrive.
Andrew
PS bikes are moving out for a week or two to mates house down the road.
Nice shopping.
Well done on the table, You could put slide out draws under that if you need more storage.
Jim
Well done on the table, You could put slide out draws under that if you need more storage.
Jim
...and yet no matter how much space one may have, all too soon it's usually proven to be half of what's needed.
Garage is not as spacious as it used to be !
Sorry, pictures were taken on phone so low res.
Just checking over all the bits to make sure i have all the bits, work out a plan of action and then will start putting it together.
And yes, I have done the normally accepted thing and sat in it and made engine noises.
Andrew
Sorry, pictures were taken on phone so low res.
Just checking over all the bits to make sure i have all the bits, work out a plan of action and then will start putting it together.
And yes, I have done the normally accepted thing and sat in it and made engine noises.
Andrew
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Finally made some progress with the help of a mate who can't seem to keep away now the car has arrived !
Got the floor pan cut and fitted today which was much more than i expected, but two hands make light work as they say. Was very handy to have someone else there questioning everything i did and double checking all my measurements.
Just sitting looking at the days work with a cuppa and thinking how much more accessible the wheel arch panels are when its upside down, also, fitting the fuel tanks may be easier, so may leave it that way for a bit longer.
Time to go and spend some time with the wife now.
Andrew
PS, Best investment (apart from the kit) was a 200l compressor and an air nibbler and riveter.
Got the floor pan cut and fitted today which was much more than i expected, but two hands make light work as they say. Was very handy to have someone else there questioning everything i did and double checking all my measurements.
Just sitting looking at the days work with a cuppa and thinking how much more accessible the wheel arch panels are when its upside down, also, fitting the fuel tanks may be easier, so may leave it that way for a bit longer.
Time to go and spend some time with the wife now.
Andrew
PS, Best investment (apart from the kit) was a 200l compressor and an air nibbler and riveter.
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Andrew,
Just looking at the floor of your car brings back memories, (Deja Vous indeed). Bet your well chuffed and the delays are just history now.
Darren might be a little slow here and there but there is no doubting that Chassis. You'll soon have her right side up and will be cracking on.
Have you decided on your Brake's yet ?
P.s Wish my compressor was 200litre, I kinda have to pace things so mine (50litre) can keep up ;-(
Nick.
Just looking at the floor of your car brings back memories, (Deja Vous indeed). Bet your well chuffed and the delays are just history now.
Darren might be a little slow here and there but there is no doubting that Chassis. You'll soon have her right side up and will be cracking on.
Have you decided on your Brake's yet ?
P.s Wish my compressor was 200litre, I kinda have to pace things so mine (50litre) can keep up ;-(
Nick.
Hi Nick, yes Darren does come up with the goods, and the Chassis looks good.
Not got a far as the brakes yet, but will need to start giving it some thought, probably 6 pots, i just wanted to get bits on the garage floor before i got to far ahead.
200l was worth the extra, I have a regulator stepping down from 10bar to 6 bar, and did all the floor rivets without it coming back on, have to think of the neighbours and her in doors !
Been a bit slow due to other commitments and work getting in the way of the build, but with a little help with the measure twice cut once part of the panels i have made some progress. One side done and i am quite happy that it has gone together ok so far without and c**k ups.
Chassis is still on its back and i have found it a lot easier to do the panels.
Steering rack and power steering motor are in position and look ok, but there ain't a lot of clearance on the steering rack boot as it comes through the precut hole in the panel. Got one more big panel to do at the nearside front and then can do the otherside.
Also not sure how you replace the steering rack (should it ever need it) it the panels are riveted in to place.
Andrew
Chassis is still on its back and i have found it a lot easier to do the panels.
Steering rack and power steering motor are in position and look ok, but there ain't a lot of clearance on the steering rack boot as it comes through the precut hole in the panel. Got one more big panel to do at the nearside front and then can do the otherside.
Also not sure how you replace the steering rack (should it ever need it) it the panels are riveted in to place.
Andrew
