Project '82 Volvo 242

[Karl Buchka]

Originally Posted by deuce_454

unless you hard anodize the centerbolt adapters and nuts i would be worried about gouging... the thread should in to teh best of my knowledge be made in steel so the aluminum dont fuse then you try and loosen/tighten it..

I have an alfa corse spindle from a 93 DTM alfa and its made in thinwalled steel for teh same reason i suspect...

Not to worry. The adapters and nuts will be Type III anodized and the machining clearances reflect that.

[nvr2fst]

You guys definitely know how to design/machine some sweet parts. Its going to be heck of a Volvo.

[Karl Buchka]

Originally Posted by nvr2fst

You guys definitely know how to design/machine some sweet parts. Its going to be heck of a Volvo.

Thanks!

All four adapters are finished. Alex really did a great job on them.


Got the centering rings back from anodizing:


All bolted up:




Final weight:


Progress on the front uprights:

[MSTSFabbed]

Amazing. Those look great! Looks like tigging in those cross peices on the uprights is gonna suck haha.

[frojoe]

This fabrication work is awesome, good job on not only the research & modeling, but carrying through with it too.

And hip hip hooray for Solidworks, anything you can dream up can be a reality when solid modeling!!

[Karl Buchka]

Originally Posted by MSTSFabbed

Amazing. Those look great! Looks like tigging in those cross peices on the uprights is gonna suck haha.

Thanks! The spokes should be simple compared to the rest of uprights.

Originally Posted by frojoe

This fabrication work is awesome, good job on not only the research & modeling, but carrying through with it too.

And hip hip hooray for Solidworks, anything you can dream up can be a reality when solid modeling!!

Thank you! There are plenty of parametric modeling packages out there, but I much prefer SolidWorks. It has the most intuitive and user friendly GUI imo.

Put in another all-nighter last night. Alex and I got the uprights completely tacked. After we drill a few mounting holes they'll be ready for mock-up on the front end.



Missing two 2mm shear plates and filler. Looks like we're on track for weight (CAD says 3.49kg).

[70rs]

Looking really good as usual.

[frojoe]

Originally Posted by Karl Buchka

Thank you! There are plenty of parametric modeling packages out there, but I much prefer SolidWorks. It has the most intuitive and user friendly GUI imo.

This is definitely true, after using Inventor, Unigraphics, and Pro-E (holy steep learning curve!!!) SW is definitely the funnest one