1303 tube frame in the works
- Daniel G
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Seriously? I hate to break this to you, but that cage is just going to be for looks if it really is made of pipe. I mean, you did a great job with it, but pipe is made to withstand pressure, not bending forces. You should have used tubing to build a roll cage...vw1303 wrote:Im using 1-1/4 SCH40 pipe.
Granted, you probably won't ever wreck the car and need the cage to save your life...but what happens if you do need it?
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- Daniel G
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Well, the problem with pipe is that it doesn't have the same quality control that is required for tubing. Tubing must be made to certain standards and must be made with a certain grade of steel, whereas pipe can be pretty much any kind of steel, as long as it can hold up to the pressure that is required of it. So some pipe could be of the same quality as steel tubing, and would be safe for structural use, but some other pipe could be made from scrap iron and would not be safe for structural use...And unless you have a way to tell what grade of steel the pipe is made from, then it is a big gamble to take.
I'm not going to say that cage definitely would not hold up in a crash, but to me the risk wouldn't be worth taking...
Just my $.02
I'm not going to say that cage definitely would not hold up in a crash, but to me the risk wouldn't be worth taking...
Just my $.02
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lookin' good!!! Keep us posted!
Jason
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- Jadewombat
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Are you talking about the flexible lines? I know a business in Tucson that doesn't charge too much, he can make any custom line in rubber or SS any length and pressure tests everything so it's DOT certified before it goes out.vw1303 wrote:{Progress} frame is powdercoated. Suspension is installed. Brake Calipers, master cylinder, hydraulic handbrake slave cylinder, brake biasing valve, and brass tee's installed. Just need to make some custom brake lines and install a motor. Anybody else make there own brake lines? PIcs
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I did my own lines. It would be a lot better if all can be done out of the car, but the way I built mine I had a lot of bending and flaring to do in the car. It's really not to hard, and surprisingly, once tightened properly, none of mine have leaked.
BTW, I just noticed you are from Vancouver! I was born and raised in Aldergrove/Langley area myself, the pic out of your garage looks like maybe 16th Ave! I heard there was snow on Christmas!
On a side note, I hope you have plans to mount the steering rack more securely, it makes me very nervous the way it sits right now.
Additionally, Daniel G is right as well that tubing would have been the way to go, but compared to nothing at all, pipe is better, just use tubing if there is a version 2.0! I think it will hold up just fine for what the future holds for it chassis wise, much stiffer with what you've added than it was stock.
I've made tons of mistakes with mine, don't worry. It's the nature of the beast!
Jason
BTW, I just noticed you are from Vancouver! I was born and raised in Aldergrove/Langley area myself, the pic out of your garage looks like maybe 16th Ave! I heard there was snow on Christmas!
On a side note, I hope you have plans to mount the steering rack more securely, it makes me very nervous the way it sits right now.
Additionally, Daniel G is right as well that tubing would have been the way to go, but compared to nothing at all, pipe is better, just use tubing if there is a version 2.0! I think it will hold up just fine for what the future holds for it chassis wise, much stiffer with what you've added than it was stock.
I've made tons of mistakes with mine, don't worry. It's the nature of the beast!
Jason
1960 "Bad Dub" http://youtu.be/VEUPxTw11hk
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Dyno http://youtu.be/51_JRESS0Tg
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Drag http://youtu.be/NNcPQDiNPQE
Dyno http://youtu.be/51_JRESS0Tg
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What's the latest?
Jason
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Drag http://youtu.be/NNcPQDiNPQE
Dyno http://youtu.be/51_JRESS0Tg
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