I am interested in doing a 'scratch-build' using a tube steel spaceframe. What I am asking for feedback is that there appears to be 2 variations of the tube steel space-frame. To define each, I have provided a CAD image of the floor-plan structures for each. (Spaceframe01 and Spaceframe02)
Spaceframe01 is quite ubiquitous and seemingly been around for sometime
Spaceframe02 is maybe somewhat newer and would be somewhat easier to fabricate based on a higher number of longitudinal members being parallel to the chassis axis, than Spaceframe01.
My major interest in the differences is the consequences on comparability of the MK1 fiberglass body components. The overlay I have attached reveals: -
1> Spaceframe01 is 1245mm (49") wide; while Spaceframe02 is 1150mm (45 1/4") - a difference of 95mm (3 3/4")
2> Spaceframe 01 is slightly longer between the wheel arches 1625mm (64") versus 1605mm (63 3/16")
3> There are other differences as seen on the overlay.
I am interested in advice on ensuring compatibility of body panels and chassis - I would be most interested in what spaceframe / bodykit combinations are out there ...
Regards
Mark
Spaceframe01 is quite ubiquitous and seemingly been around for sometime
Spaceframe02 is maybe somewhat newer and would be somewhat easier to fabricate based on a higher number of longitudinal members being parallel to the chassis axis, than Spaceframe01.
My major interest in the differences is the consequences on comparability of the MK1 fiberglass body components. The overlay I have attached reveals: -
1> Spaceframe01 is 1245mm (49") wide; while Spaceframe02 is 1150mm (45 1/4") - a difference of 95mm (3 3/4")
2> Spaceframe 01 is slightly longer between the wheel arches 1625mm (64") versus 1605mm (63 3/16")
3> There are other differences as seen on the overlay.
I am interested in advice on ensuring compatibility of body panels and chassis - I would be most interested in what spaceframe / bodykit combinations are out there ...
Regards
Mark