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Post by ianh on Aug 1, 2018 12:59:30 GMT
Good Afternoon. I know this section is wheels and suspension. As I have removed my body from the wheels and suspension, this may or may not be the right place, but I wasn't sure where else to Ask! I have lifted the body shell from my MK1. Needs a lot of welding. I am making a rotisserie so I can spin the body to make it easier to get the welding done. My question is, does anyone know how to attach the body to a rotisserie? I plan to bolt it to the sub frame bolt holes, but thought I better ask advice. Any thoughts? Ian   |
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Post by Horney on Aug 1, 2018 13:02:00 GMT
Subframe mountings would be wheee I’d look to do it as well.
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Post by Zed. on Aug 1, 2018 19:33:47 GMT
if the main bodyshell structure is sound then I'd use the bumper mount positions:?
Rich.
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Post by Rasc on Aug 2, 2018 4:10:16 GMT
if the main bodyshell structure is sound then I'd use the bumper mount positions:? Rich. ^^ This, it’s what I’ve seen others do in the past and would seem closer to the Center of Gravity for balance and thereby ease of turning and control. |
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Post by Paulo on Aug 2, 2018 7:42:06 GMT
Zoona made a spit, which I am currently borrowing. The front plate is bolted to the chassis rail cover plate holes (chassis rail cover plates need removing for this) and the rear plate is bolted to the mounting point for the big plastic lump behind the rear bumper. Car is a little top heavy but manageable. I'd say if you try to use the subframe mounts then you'll have a hell of a job trying to rotate it round!
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Post by ianh on Aug 4, 2018 11:27:47 GMT
Thanks for the advice.
Will have to have a look when home for these other points mentioned, not familiar with them. My jig will be able to adjust for centre of gravity so hopefully should spin easily.
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Post by ianh on Aug 5, 2018 4:59:18 GMT
Zoona made a spit, which I am currently borrowing. The front plate is bolted to the chassis rail cover plate holes (chassis rail cover plates need removing for this) and the rear plate is bolted to the mounting point for the big plastic lump behind the rear bumper. Car is a little top heavy but manageable. I'd say if you try to use the subframe mounts then you'll have a hell of a job trying to rotate it round! Hi Don't suppose you can send me some pics on how it's bolted on could you? Thanks Ian |
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Post by MX5spares on Aug 5, 2018 8:02:42 GMT
Any I have seen use the towing /tie down eyes,front and rear
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Post by ianh on Aug 6, 2018 4:09:26 GMT
Morning all.
Found a photo with one mounted using the towing eyes. Going for that.
Thanks for all the comments.
I will post pictures once done.
Ian
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Post by Paulo on Aug 9, 2018 7:34:07 GMT
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Post by ianh on Aug 9, 2018 11:24:32 GMT
Mate that's great, thank you very much.
I will post once I have mine sorted!
Ian
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Post by atlex on Aug 9, 2018 13:38:37 GMT
really interesting post Paulo thank you! |
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