Reliant Kitten (page 3)
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The tube bending was
done by a local firm. They bent the tube to my templates. Here I am checking
that the tube matches the template. |
The over head loop is
then transferred to the body, so the rest of the cage can be constructed. |
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A jig was required to
hold the two front uprights so I could profile the upper ends. |
Once the basic out line
of the chassis is complete the body can be removed which improves access to
the tubes. Now it is just a case of fitting tubes in-between the tubes that
already exist. |
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The body was put into
storage while I built the frame. |
More tubes are added
such as door bars. |
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The chassis at the rear.
Even at this stage I am thinking about the suspension mountings, seats etc
and how they will fit in. |
The wheels were mocked
up to see how it would look. |
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The front bulk head taking
shape. |
I hired a TIG to weld
up the chassis after I had tacked it with our MIG. I only hired the welder
for a day at a time. |
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