Posted on 07/27/2015 1:29:11 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Oh, science fiction! Alright, I must admit, I read many science fiction books in my younger days. It’s good for the brain.
Designing a frame for a mid-rear engine project, too (nothing real fancy, just mild steel, considering rebuilding a Honda FWD engine). Haven’t put a roll chassis together since the late-’70s while doing steel machining and fab and being a young, speed-addicted fool after work (circle track, wore me and friends out).
It appears that no one is welding seamless tubing together with a stick welder any more. Feeling like Rip Van Winkle. What happened to the world?
Welded tubing is still a good way to build a car. If I do another one it will be carbon fiber.
Carbon fiber structurals? Fascinating!
I’ve seen quite a few carbon fiber body part tutorials on the Net and might attempt a carbon/glass laminate body project. Did do some fiberglass work in the past on boats and boards.
Carbon fiber looks much more expensive than fiberglass but potentially far less expensive than buying new factory body parts.
But structurals? Wow.
And it is used like plywood.
I will learn about the Taylor paper/glass system. Thank you!
On the other hand you have to hand it to an editorial writer who can work “coruscating” into his column. That’s a new word for me.
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