Cheapest modular "7" build?
Discussion
So, been reading and thinking for a very long time now and I think I've decided the next auto-experience I want is to build my own vehicle and learn the intracacies (sp?) of component build and the bespoke nature of the product.
I have now decided to go in at the budget end of the spectrum and what I'm looking for now is a 7type build from a company that allows me to trickle feed my expenditure a lot more gradually than some of the bigger outfits. I don't want to have to wait to build up several £k between purchasing modules, as the build would never end!
Anyone have any suggestions for manufacturers to consider?
I have now decided to go in at the budget end of the spectrum and what I'm looking for now is a 7type build from a company that allows me to trickle feed my expenditure a lot more gradually than some of the bigger outfits. I don't want to have to wait to build up several £k between purchasing modules, as the build would never end!
Anyone have any suggestions for manufacturers to consider?
one eyed mick said:
GBS Zero comes to mind ,talk to them
Website for info:http://www.robinhoodsportscars.co.uk/Custom/index....
Was looking at these yesterday, they had a stand at Goodwood. There was another '7' style car that looked great but I can't put my finger on the name right now, will have to check the programme.
Burba said:
That looks very promising and not as locost looking as some that I've seen.
As a minimum, what type of equipment would I need in my garage to be able to build and maintain?
Best of luck with your quest to build a car I started my first build last year and equipped myself from scratch some of the most helpful pieces of kit I got include the following:As a minimum, what type of equipment would I need in my garage to be able to build and maintain?
Two pairs of axle stands or trestles to get the chassis/car up as high as possible.
Trolley jack that will fit under car when on the deck.
Bottle Jack
Engine Stand if you are prepping an engine for the build
Engine Hoist, use to get car off the trestles or axle stands
Comprehensive sets of spanners/sockets I bought halfords professional range (drawer inserts)1/2 and 3/8 sets as good as any for home/enthusiast use
Tool cabinet, Halfords again (keep an eye out for the buy one get one free deals)
Mallet/ Hammers, punches, files, screwdrivers. Allen Keys, sheet metal cutters / nibblers, nitnut/rivet gun good HSS drill bits, step / cone cutters.wire brush attachments Hacksaw
Digital measuring calipers (invaluable)
Good cordless drill, bench grinder with polisher wire brush, Pillar drill. Vice and soft jaws. Angle grinder. Black and Decker Powerfile (invaluable) Dremel with loads of spare cutting wheels.
I haven't bothered with a welder as I can't weld! I found that I have a mix of imperial and metric fixings because of supplied components which can be a pain though I haven't had to get any imperial tools as yet.
I've probably forgotten a few things but that should be enough to get you going!! all the best with your build
B33FY said:
Best of luck with your quest to build a car I started my first build last year and equipped myself from scratch some of the most helpful pieces of kit I got include the following:
Two pairs of axle stands or trestles to get the chassis/car up as high as possible.
Trolley jack that will fit under car when on the deck.
Bottle Jack
Engine Stand if you are prepping an engine for the build
Engine Hoist, use to get car off the trestles or axle stands
Comprehensive sets of spanners/sockets I bought halfords professional range (drawer inserts)1/2 and 3/8 sets as good as any for home/enthusiast use
Tool cabinet, Halfords again (keep an eye out for the buy one get one free deals)
Mallet/ Hammers, punches, files, screwdrivers. Allen Keys, sheet metal cutters / nibblers, nitnut/rivet gun good HSS drill bits, step / cone cutters.wire brush attachments Hacksaw
Digital measuring calipers (invaluable)
Good cordless drill, bench grinder with polisher wire brush, Pillar drill. Vice and soft jaws. Angle grinder. Black and Decker Powerfile (invaluable) Dremel with loads of spare cutting wheels.
I haven't bothered with a welder as I can't weld! I found that I have a mix of imperial and metric fixings because of supplied components which can be a pain though I haven't had to get any imperial tools as yet.
I've probably forgotten a few things but that should be enough to get you going!! all the best with your build
A very sensible and consise kit other than welding there is enough there to tackle 95 %of the jobs needed on a general kit build I would not bothr to much about imp tools if you mean bsf or whitworth sizes as there uuse is very limited and can generaly be covered by a concise metric kit. As ever my thoughts no doubt some one will want to correct me Two pairs of axle stands or trestles to get the chassis/car up as high as possible.
Trolley jack that will fit under car when on the deck.
Bottle Jack
Engine Stand if you are prepping an engine for the build
Engine Hoist, use to get car off the trestles or axle stands
Comprehensive sets of spanners/sockets I bought halfords professional range (drawer inserts)1/2 and 3/8 sets as good as any for home/enthusiast use
Tool cabinet, Halfords again (keep an eye out for the buy one get one free deals)
Mallet/ Hammers, punches, files, screwdrivers. Allen Keys, sheet metal cutters / nibblers, nitnut/rivet gun good HSS drill bits, step / cone cutters.wire brush attachments Hacksaw
Digital measuring calipers (invaluable)
Good cordless drill, bench grinder with polisher wire brush, Pillar drill. Vice and soft jaws. Angle grinder. Black and Decker Powerfile (invaluable) Dremel with loads of spare cutting wheels.
I haven't bothered with a welder as I can't weld! I found that I have a mix of imperial and metric fixings because of supplied components which can be a pain though I haven't had to get any imperial tools as yet.
I've probably forgotten a few things but that should be enough to get you going!! all the best with your build
B33FY said:
Best of luck with your quest to build a car I started my first build last year and equipped myself from scratch some of the most helpful pieces of kit I got include the following:
Two pairs of axle stands or trestles to get the chassis/car up as high as possible.
Trolley jack that will fit under car when on the deck.
Bottle Jack
Engine Stand if you are prepping an engine for the build
Engine Hoist, use to get car off the trestles or axle stands
Comprehensive sets of spanners/sockets I bought halfords professional range (drawer inserts)1/2 and 3/8 sets as good as any for home/enthusiast use
Tool cabinet, Halfords again (keep an eye out for the buy one get one free deals)
Mallet/ Hammers, punches, files, screwdrivers. Allen Keys, sheet metal cutters / nibblers, nitnut/rivet gun good HSS drill bits, step / cone cutters.wire brush attachments Hacksaw
Digital measuring calipers (invaluable)
Good cordless drill, bench grinder with polisher wire brush, Pillar drill. Vice and soft jaws. Angle grinder. Black and Decker Powerfile (invaluable) Dremel with loads of spare cutting wheels.
I haven't bothered with a welder as I can't weld! I found that I have a mix of imperial and metric fixings because of supplied components which can be a pain though I haven't had to get any imperial tools as yet.
I've probably forgotten a few things but that should be enough to get you going!! all the best with your build
A very sensible and consise kit other than welding there is enough there to tackle 95 %of the jobs needed on a general kit build I would not bothr to much about imp tools if you mean bsf or whitworth sizes as there uuse is very limited and can generaly be covered by a concise metric kit. As ever my thoughts no doubt some one will want to correct me .Two pairs of axle stands or trestles to get the chassis/car up as high as possible.
Trolley jack that will fit under car when on the deck.
Bottle Jack
Engine Stand if you are prepping an engine for the build
Engine Hoist, use to get car off the trestles or axle stands
Comprehensive sets of spanners/sockets I bought halfords professional range (drawer inserts)1/2 and 3/8 sets as good as any for home/enthusiast use
Tool cabinet, Halfords again (keep an eye out for the buy one get one free deals)
Mallet/ Hammers, punches, files, screwdrivers. Allen Keys, sheet metal cutters / nibblers, nitnut/rivet gun good HSS drill bits, step / cone cutters.wire brush attachments Hacksaw
Digital measuring calipers (invaluable)
Good cordless drill, bench grinder with polisher wire brush, Pillar drill. Vice and soft jaws. Angle grinder. Black and Decker Powerfile (invaluable) Dremel with loads of spare cutting wheels.
I haven't bothered with a welder as I can't weld! I found that I have a mix of imperial and metric fixings because of supplied components which can be a pain though I haven't had to get any imperial tools as yet.
I've probably forgotten a few things but that should be enough to get you going!! all the best with your build
My car is made up from bits from all sorts of cars, from all sorts of decades. I usually need one set of metric tools and a few A/F ones in imperial sizes to cover all the options.
For example, I have a x-flow engine and a Type 9 gearbox. All bolts going from the gearbox side into the engine block are A/F, and any going from the engine side into the gearbox are metric!
If your car uses old Ford parts then you'll only need A/F for them - BSF or BSW aren't found anywhere on those.
For example, I have a x-flow engine and a Type 9 gearbox. All bolts going from the gearbox side into the engine block are A/F, and any going from the engine side into the gearbox are metric!
If your car uses old Ford parts then you'll only need A/F for them - BSF or BSW aren't found anywhere on those.
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