Build your own chassis?

[mhibbins]

Did anyone who has built a locost build their own chassis? The book suggests that with a bit of practice anyone could do the job. I really fancy building it from the ground up so would value any opinions on the matter. I have never welded before (well, some oxy at school but that was some time ago) but have always wanted to learn how... how hard can it be ;-) What the minimum level of power I need to get when purchasing a mig welder in order to do the chassis work? Thanks, -- Mark

[mhibbins]

quote:There's a few although given the regular 'bending' of them on the track I personally don't advise it. With Lolowcost and such selling chassis' for around the 400 quid mark it just ain't worth it IMHO.

I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying the home built chassis isn't strong enough or it is more cost effective to buy them ready made? I can't see why a home built chassis shouldn't be just as strong, I grant you it would take practice but I can't imagine mig welding square section steel 'tube' is beyond the skills of many people. As for it being more cost effective I would imagine that if you have the knowledge to build the chassis in the first place you would have the knowledge to cut out the damage and repair it rather than remove everything from your bent chassis and bolt it to your new 400 quid chassis? Thanks for the reply, I was beginning to think no-one frequented these parts ;-) -- Mark

[mhibbins]

I'll give the welding a go - I've always wanted to learn anyway. If it doesn't look good I'll go and buy a chassis. Thanks for the info. Nice car by the way. -- Mark