I wish you guys had started building your cars just before I started mine, very inconsiderate of youSo many great ideas and craftmanship.
I did the same, plus the verticals. I don‘t believe that bonded and riveted sheets will provide much more stiffness to the frame. At the end, it‘s up to you and to the flexibility of your hands and arms ...A bit more panelling yesterday...
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I know some of you SGT builders have made a few of rear panels removable, either with self-tapping screws or Rivnuts & setscrews. Which did you choose? I currently have this one removable:-
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which gives me good access to the left-rear brake line, back of fuel tank etc.
On the back Sam made the underneath panels removable as we have fuel filters in there and then you can finish what you see and all looks the same ,sam been busy On lockdown feaver
Eddy, the rear panels are also not in my car. I needed the clearance to install pumps and hoses, so leave it open.Just had a look at Martin Gough's photos:-
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I don't have the small rectangular panels at the rear of the chassis, either side of the engine bay. Do other SGT builders have these panels...?
Eddy, Neil is more than right. It‘s not only sealing, but also a good adhesive will add a lot of strenght and take loads away from the rivets.Eddy, will you be using some sort of sealant between the aluminum panels and the chassis? It is a good idea to do so as it prevents water from wicking between the faying surfaces and causing corrosion. This panel is a structural element so use good quality rivets.
Eddy, will you be using some sort of sealant between the aluminum panels and the chassis? It is a good idea to do so as it prevents water from wicking between the faying surfaces and causing corrosion. This panel is a structural element so use good quality rivets.
Eddy, Neil is more than right. It‘s not only sealing, but also a good adhesive will add a lot of strenght and take loads away from the rivets.
Having said that it’s time to make the hartwell latches so if anyone has one we can borrow to have a look at ,or any parts or patterns ,drawings ,anything to help, we will have a go at making them and also try to help other members as they are mega expensive and difficult to get
thanks mark
I discussed this with Mick when I got my panel set and realised nothing was included.Eddy, the rear panels are also not in my car. I needed the clearance to install pumps and hoses, so leave it open.
Mark,Having said that it’s time to make the hartwell latches so if anyone has one we can borrow to have a look at ,or any parts or patterns ,drawings ,anything to help, we will have a go at making them and also try to help other members as they are mega expensive and difficult to get
thanks mark
Hier many do you have? I am interested in four Sets, if possible. Please let me know.Mark,
I have quite a few unmodified originals left so will send you one to play with.
Send me a PM with your address again.
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Sorry UdoHier many do you have? I am interested in four Sets, if possible. Please let me know.
On the back Sam made the underneath panels removable as we have fuel filters in there and then you can finish what you see and all looks the same ,sam been busy On lockdown feaver