My Elio Alternate Project Is Underway.

[JohnJ]

2 points, my steel is generally thicker, not ideal weight or cost wise, though not a big difference, and that's because I can't afford the pressings to use thinner materials in the shapes to retain strength, eg; compound curves.

Secondly, I am fortunate to have large galvinisation factories close by, so I am considering hot dipping them.

I use galvinised steel, as you can see above, when making prototypes because it's much cleaner and easier to handle, and looks pretty in pictures :-)

Haven't hear it mentioned in years. Wonder if anyone still does undercoating?

 

[Mark BEX]

An example of the keys and slots throughout the assembled chassis, to facilitate a more efficient and accurate build ...

 

[Mark BEX]

I am most delighted with the results of the front subframe today, I have even named the picture "production front subframe".

It fell together so easily, giving me quiet confidence that only very minor mods will be required from here on in for it. There are more parts to it, but they all fitted up easily and as they should in theory.

This is a big step forward Folks

 

[84mpg]

This subframe looks awesome. Great progress and another big mile marker reached! All that came from a flat piece and I love what I'm seeing. Keep it up!

 

[ehwatt]

I am most delighted with the results of the front subframe today, I have even named the picture "production front subframe".

It fell together so easily, giving me quiet confidence that only very minor mods will be required from here on in for it. There are more parts to it, but they all fitted up easily and as they should in theory.

This is a big step forward Folks

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This looks like it is gonna be half Super Seven!

 

[Mark BEX]

This looks like it is gonna be half Super Seven!

The BEX Three Point Five!

 

[JEBar]

An example of the keys and slots throughout the assembled chassis, to facilitate a more efficient and accurate build ...

you've introduced another production technique for metal that I'd never heard of .... I can understand how it should simplify assembly and I tend to believe it will strengthen the joints

 

[Mark BEX]

Today's effort was for the dash panel, an important part of the structure, and I did 2 of the 3 main chassis crossmembers as well. All parts in red in the CAD picture.

Couple of smaller braces also, and the 2 big holes are for 6" radio/music speakers.

 

[84mpg]

Today's effort was for the dash panel, an important part of the structure, and I did 2 of the 3 main chassis crossmembers as well. All parts in red in the CAD picture.

Couple of smaller braces also, and the 2 big holes are for 6" radio/music speakers.

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This is dashing!

 

[Mark BEX]

This is dashing!

I guess that's one way to gauge it.