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« Reply #255 on: February 10, 2017, 09:44:08 AM » |
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Only one thing niggling me about this build, and it's just a safety thing..I would have made the hoop that supports the steering column stronger with some bracing, either tubing or gussets ( with holes of course ) ..please don't take it as a criticism ..it's a lovely build and like Mr M says shame it's all hidden..WELL DONE SIR..  |
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TerryFwit
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« Reply #256 on: February 10, 2017, 02:51:10 PM » |
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Please don't refrain from commenting on anything you see that we may have missed, all suggestions are helpful. Will have another look at the brace in the morning as you may be right. Sometimes you are so concentrated on one item you can't see the obvious boo-boo you are about to make.
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BikerGran
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« Reply #257 on: February 10, 2017, 04:53:20 PM » |
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You don't stop havin fun because you get old - you get old if you stop havin fun!
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stinkey
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« Reply #258 on: February 10, 2017, 07:09:42 PM » |
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I daren't. Drink G&T while building stuff..HIC ! |
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« Reply #259 on: February 10, 2017, 09:54:34 PM » |
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They were only 'little ones' you should see the 'Track Measures' we consume at the race track.  And apparently 'you and the welder become one' after a couple of drinks and welds just flow, according to Mr Conner.  |
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TerryFwit
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« Reply #260 on: February 17, 2017, 01:33:57 PM » |
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Had some edge trim left over so trimmed up the edges on the floor plate and fitted into chassis.  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank Also collected parts from the powder coaters.  D72 British Bellytank And bolted on the first piece.  D72 British Bellytank And then got carried away and threw the rest on to see how it looks.  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank And celebrated with this, very nice.  D72 British Bellytank |
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Manky Monkey
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« Reply #261 on: February 17, 2017, 01:39:20 PM » |
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Wow -I wasn't expecting red. That really works doesn't it.
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stinkey
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« Reply #262 on: February 17, 2017, 02:51:00 PM » |
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Once again sir, do have any bracing for the radius rods where they attach to the chassis ? Lots of stress in that area ? looking good though ? |
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TerryFwit
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« Reply #263 on: February 17, 2017, 03:32:46 PM » |
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Well spotted on the bracing, there is supposed to be a brace between the two out riggers, front to back. Has not been fitted yet as we still have the lower air intakes to fit on the body and did not want to have them in position until that was done. Was also going to put a plate below the front out rigger at the same time. The rear out riggers and arms are just for show really as the axle is solidly mounted.
Been thinking about the front steering wheel cross bar, which will be getting an extra brace as we need a couple off tabs up there for some electrical items which we forgot about anyway.
Won't take long and a bit of paint and we shall be back on track.
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« Reply #264 on: February 19, 2017, 09:46:34 AM » |
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Made a lovely double rack of 'Headers' last night  D72 British Bellytank |
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« Reply #265 on: February 19, 2017, 12:32:33 PM » |
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Delicious!
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« Reply #266 on: February 19, 2017, 07:43:00 PM » |
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What sort of temp would one cook these and do they taste good ?
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« Reply #267 on: February 25, 2017, 09:48:21 PM » |
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Painted the fuel tank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank |
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« Reply #268 on: February 26, 2017, 10:34:06 AM » |
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This really is a rather pretty build mate. Nice.
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« Reply #269 on: February 26, 2017, 03:08:31 PM » |
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Cheers, now braces and gussets. This will please someone but needed doing. Outriggers needed a tube between them  D72 British Bellytank Like so.  D72 British Bellytank A little bit of CAD.  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank One side done on steering wheel support, and the other side  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank And the front body mounts  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank Little clean up and paint and soon back on track, just as well as engine is coming along.  D72 British Bellytank  D72 British Bellytank |
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