Autocrosser Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Work starts on the rebuild! Not too bad considering its the same age as me!! Edited May 18, 2013 by Autocrosser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 doesnt look like a bad one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 It's not too bad I'm going to replace the a pillar with one from Wizbang on here and then it's outer cills and the outer swan necks as there just starting to bulge. I may as well do them while the cars stripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm looking for advice on strengthening the chassis rails from the anti roll bar mounts to where the front subframe bolts up through. The sumpguard / radiator frame mounts onto the arb brackets and further forward on the chassis. Any members advice would be appreciated. Cheers Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titson Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Nice one Craig, so you bought John's car in the end, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchop77 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 For chassis strengthening on the Grasser kadett i had i reinforced with 16 gauge additional plates. These were drilled and spot welded through as well. Reinforce the seams by welding, inch then miss an inch then another inch weld all down the seams. Any juctions, i.e where the chassis leg meets the bulkhead use 16 gauge triangular gussets and anywhere else that looks like it could bend. Reinforce bolt holes with thick washers welded to structure. Thats about it!!! HTH Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 ditto lamchop, to be honest the legs are very strong though as standard, as long as they are not rotted internally! Most of the reinforcement is putting strength back where rust has taken it away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks for the advice I'm going to complete the seam welding as its only been half done and plate and gusset the rest. I did think of doing something along the lines of an escort strengtheners and making say a 40-50mm shaped plate maybe 3-4mm thick shaped to the side profile of the rails with 25mm holes along its length which I could weld around internally and seam weld the outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I have often pondered if adding a brace from the cross-member forward on each side to the chassie rail somewhere near the anti-rollbar bracket would add usefull extra strength. the subframe assembly, brace and chassie rails would from two triangles each side,strong structures, especially if the subframe was ridgedly mounted to the chassie rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 The chassis rails forward of the top subframe mounts are only single skin so I'm definitely going to add something to beef them up. Sorry for no updates this week been busy fighting with my small welder but its nearly all seam welded at the front and I removed the rotten A pillar yesterday ready for its replacement coming next week. Pics to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Bit more done this week. Edited May 31, 2013 by Autocrosser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Doesn't look like much for a nights work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 This is my take on chassis strenghteners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Auld cavs starting to look like something. Dunno what but something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 After a busy few months at work I've eventually got back to the rallycar Big thank you to Steve Titmuss for the lower quarter repair panels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titson Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Looking good Craig, when you hoping to get her back on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 The aim is the Jim Clark Rievers rally 2015 but it really all depends on how busy I am at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Got a bit more done this week, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Got the rear corner finished off today and the wheel arch removed and welded together And some of the floor cleaned off Edited January 4, 2014 by Autocrosser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 New wheel arch and sill test fitted after a spot of painting. Almost ready to get her turned around in the shed to start on the other side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Boot floor cleaned off and bungs welded up, and p/s corner stripped off and cleaned up ready for the repair panel and spare wheel well removal as I'm. plating it flat as this is where the dry sump tanks going to be mounted Edited January 26, 2014 by Autocrosser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutthenut Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Unfortunately, a bunch of your pics - including yesterday's post - are no longer showing from photobucket :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Unfortunately, a bunch of your pics - including yesterday's post - are no longer showing from photobucket :-( Changed onto photobucket mobile app and must have deleted them by mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Today's progress. Spare wheel well deleted, And lower corner repair panel fitted, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Moved into a new lock up this week with much better lights and joy of joys a concrete floor And an unexpected day off today has got a bit more stripped off, no nasty surprises thankfully. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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