When I cut the Unibody chassis, we did cut 2...... If you want one let me know.

Full frames flex so not sure how anybody is keeping a 1/16 tolerance? Then add in how, by who and with what the frame is being measured and you can start with 1/16 and go up from there.


Looks like cool idea. I think the buyer will be someone that has a bench and some experience and wants to save thousands over an assembled version and shipping hassles. There are other options for those that want and bolt on piece. Gives a builder options rather than a fit the frame to their design.

That being said the first question I would ask is are there any frames on the road and with how many miles? And the important...How did they perform??? They can look pretty in a pic and be a flop. I know you are in prototype stage and will assume this will be addressed before released.


1st gen Camaro would be a huge sell. Easily go UPS and could be adapted to Street Rod crowd that does Camaro clips.

Again, great idea Rodger.
Good luck with this.:thumbsup:

Rodger

You are on to something here dude. Best of luck to you man.

Rodger, would it be possible in your opinion, with this chassis being a major part of the equation, to be ultra competitive with the smaller wheelbase cars in the major pro-touring events?

Sure with enough tuning and planning to position the weight in a good location. Plus the lighter you can make the car the better. I'm attempting to put as much adjustability into the chassis for different combos. The frame will be pretty light and I'm working on a way to be able to bolt the rollcage directly to that chassis as an option. I plan to set this up with options for splined sway bars, woodward rack, Rear sway bar,Watts link, etc. I'm not using light weight street rod parts. The Rear lower link uses a Johnny joint on one end with a 1/2" bolt in the chassis and a Howe Rubber end link the DSE for the other end with a .75 bolt. The .75 joint is over kill, but readily available.

Thanks for the info Rodger.

If this works out, I'll run mine around the autocross and test it out for certain ! I love to drive my 57' as it is, if it actually handled well also, it would be GREAT !

Jason

DEFINITELY X2!! :D

All right I give..I was going to ask you the other day when were talking ,What the hell is a JOHNNY JOINT?.I have never heard that term before

SEE NEXT PAGE!!!

Multi Pivoting joint, (made better by DSE) Pictures of a Johnny Joint here:

http://images.google.com/images?clie...ed=0CBUQsAQwAA

Thanks,never heard it called that.(Rodger is never going to let me hear the end of that)

yeah just use the excuse your not a off-road 4x4 guy. lol

Rodger, looks great dude. Judging by the overwhelming response here and the ruffled feathers elsewhere I would say that you have the start of a good product. :cheers:

Rodger, here are some pics showing the Ricks 22 gallon tank for the 57'

Hope this gives you enough info, if not, let me know and I will measure whatever else is needed.

Jason

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/tankmeas.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...ankmeasure.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/reartank.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q.../57/57tank.jpg
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...lrickstank.jpg

Plenty of room. Will fit right in place.

Rodger

A few update pics. The frame center section is coming together. We are trying to make this adjustable before welding to make it look right in every possible configuration. But also make it super strong.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010152.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010157.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010177.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010175.jpg

Hi Rodger , thats a cool set up , Paul horton from weldseries doest a lot of parts like that as well as front cross members that you assemble and weld yourself , they go together like puzzles , I would be interested in one for my 55 2 dr sedan project that I am building now , let me know what you want from me on my part and what the cost would be for the kit ,

Richard Ruiter

xvette

I like it more and more as the progress moves on !


Jason

Not bad for a redneck from Bakertucky!!:lol:

Might head up next saturday. You gonna be around?

John

What kinda time frame are you looking at for a A body frame kit? I am going to start working on my fame in a few months, body is already off. and one of these would be sweet!!! :woot: :hail:

I think he's heading your way.


--Eric

For Del Mar? But that's in two weeks.....

John

The Event at El Toro..... Duh.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/...ef539bb8_o.jpg

We are going down to El Toro on Saturday. Should be fun.

:thumbsup: I am working at the store til noon(allegedly) so I will head down afterwards.

If you want to come by and check out our fixtures just let me know.

Hey wait a minute? What's this "El Toro" thing?

John

I was wondering what the feasibility of making an aluminum frame in a similar fashion.

Not very feasible.... Unless it is never going to do anything. The frame would have to be so massive to be made from aluminum you would have to redesign the floor boards entirely.

John hes heading your way for calling him a Bakertucky redneck.

OH!.....I thought it was something serious! :lol:

John

Here are some picture updates after rolling it inside after the Del Mar car show. Things went really well with the chassis. I have now taken a few orders and will begin finalizing the details of the chassis.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ril2010059.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ril2010060.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ril2010063.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ril2010062.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...ril2010061.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010190.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...rch2010189.jpg

WOW RODGER!!! Looks killer.
How many have you sold so far? Keep up the great work.:thumbsup: :cheers:

That thing looks like a work of art. :thumbsup: I wanna build a Tri-5 just so I could run this chassis lol :lol:

i looked quick, but did i miss price?

Exactly what I was thinking!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

18k for the Complete roller, front and rear suspension, coilovers, AGR rack and pinion with tie rods, rear axle housing, 4 link and pan hard bar, front sway bar, and 31 spline axles.

This price is introductory and I'm not selling it unwelded just yet.

Nice work Rodg. Looked awesome at Del Mar. This chassis definitely shoved the tri-5 drug deeper into my veins over the weekend.

I couldn't get enough of this chassis Rodger! If I was building a Tri-Five & was asked for a chassis upgrade.. This is the one I would be using :unibrow:

This is a sick A$$ design :D

I agree this was a bad ass design for the 55 crowd. Great work Rodger it really looked killer out there. nice stance and all