Re-purposing thread...

[Randy V]

Re-purposing a GT40 Roll-bar...

Since I've built a 6 point roll-cage for the GT40, I had the original RCR rollbar just taking up space in the shop.

Mom needed a grab rail to help her transfer safely from her wheelchair to her easy chair. I could not find a commercially available solution that was sufficient.

:idea:

A little plasma cutting, grinding, sawing, welding and I had transformed the orphaned roll-bar into a Handicap Transfer Assist Rail...
I built a wooden base that bolted to the bottom of the chair. The transfer rail then bolted to that base. In order to tip the rail over, it would require lifting and flipping the chair. Since the chair is a pretty heavy motorized unit, that would be unlikely to happen.

Show us your repurpose / re-cycle projects!

 

[Graham T]

Well done, but does it meet FIA (Federation of International Armchairs) standards and approval ?

 

[Steve]

Should withstand a side-impact crash with a wheelchair quite nicely...

 

[Randy V]

Well done, but does it meet FIA (Federation of International Armchairs) standards and approval ?

Thanks!
I should visit the rules to find out... Do you suppose it would offer up guidance on construction and positioning of a cup-holder? :laugh:

Should withstand a side-impact crash with a wheelchair quite nicely...

Thanks! Should someone spin out whilst getting up from the sofa, my hope is that you're right!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Scott]

Good job! (I already cut out the front portion of the 6 point cage, but I am going to "massage" whats left to sit behind the firewall as well) Did you use the same mounting points on the car or fab up something else? S

 

[Randy V]

Good job! (I already cut out the front portion of the 6 point cage, but I am going to "massage" whats left to sit behind the firewall as well) Did you use the same mounting points on the car or fab up something else? S

Thanks...
I have all but the rear diagonals inside the cockpit. This is the only photo I have on this iPad, but hopefully you can see how I did it...

 

[Mike]

Good job!