Punisher Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I have to say this is the most intricate thing I have built and I am very very proud of what I have done. I had 1/64th of an inch of tolerance on this build. So I am going to go into detail about it. Yes this is plans off of a 1st Generation Camaro/Firebird (F-Body) Platform but I hate to ruin it for some of you and tell you it is a 1/2 scale chassis. Building this is 100% the exact same work as building a full scale chassis and does take the same amount of time (for anyone that hasn't built a car chassis before.) It is only less materials. This took me 2 weeks of 9 hour days straight to build this. Well I have been wanting to do a drag go-kart for a while and I decided to save my money on my SSS build so I built this for something a bit cheaper. A 1st Gen Camaro tube chassis with a step-notch is a great common chassis for drag racing so I just built it smaller. Dimensions: Length: 78 1/4" (6.6') Width: 27 7/8" Height at Tallest Point (Step Notches): 11" Materials: 1/8" DOM Tubing 1"x2" Mild Steel 24 Feet (Chassis) 1/8" Mild Steel Flat Stock 12"x2' (Backing Plates) All TIG welded. I don't have my camera now so I will have to wait to upload better pictures. But this is it finished in my apartment. Sorry again these pictures are terrible. Front Top Back Welds The floor pan is behind it, a friend didn't need some 16 Gauge sheet metal so I will use that (its a little heavy but money is tight so it will due) I should finish the floor pan soon and start with standard Push/Pull Tie Rod steering and disc brakes. The powertrain is up in the air as far as right now. Once the steering and brakes are done I will buy the needed power/drivetrain components then fabricate/weld the motor mounts and get the wheel/tire combo and rear axle. The plan is something stupid-crazy for the engine, most likely a large displacement turboed snowmobile engine or a motorcycle engine, turbo V-Twin or turbo 4 stroke 4 cylinder 600cc or so. 4-5 speed transmission paddle shifted. It is a step-notched tube chassis so I have to do something crazy, right!? Depending on ride height it will have 15-17" tall tires on it. This will hold 300-400 horsepower, maybe more but I would kill myself with that much. Its not a Silverado SS but I hope you guys will be excited to see how it turns out, I know I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinthegreat Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 thats awesome man. i cant wait to see what that little beast looks llike when you get done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Sick work man! I love fabricating. Your welds look pretty solid too I can't wait to see how this comes along. BTW, I hope you weren't welding that on carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Sick work man! I love fabricating. Your welds look pretty solid too I can't wait to see how this comes along. BTW, I hope you weren't welding that on carpet Haha thanks. No I built this all in the shop on a frame bench. I just had to get it out of there so thats why its in the room now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Very nice job. I have built several styles of tube chassis' and I can say your chassis looks great. What rear set up are you going to go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Very nice. GTAW? What are you using for a welding machine? I have a Miller Dynasty 200 SD, great machine for the garage (but spendy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Very nice job. I have built several styles of tube chassis' and I can say your chassis looks great. What rear set up are you going to go with? Thank you. The rear end axles should be (2) 10" 1-3/8" Chromemoly tubular .225 wall with 15-17" tall slicks, 6" wide. Solid no suspension. (so I can compete in true go-kart classes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Very nice. GTAW? What are you using for a welding machine? I have a Miller Dynasty 200 SD, great machine for the garage (but spendy) I used my shops Lincoln TIG 225, so yes GTAW. Im looking for a personal welder now, I was looking at that Miller Dynasty 200, but dang is the price high. What options do you have? Watercooled and Fingertip control? Edited December 20, 2009 by Punisher (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 dood thats awesome i want one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) I used my shops Lincoln TIG 225, so yes GTAW. Im looking for a personal welder now, I was looking at that Miller Dynasty 200, but dang is the price high. What options do you have? Watercooled and Fingertip control? At work I mostly use a Miller Maxstar (very portable to move around on a Submarine) I got a Dynasty because you can weld Alum. with it too. I have with it, the protective cover, Universal Cart and Cylinder Rack, Contractor Kit with Foot Control, and RMS-14 Remote On/Off Control (all found under accessories for the Dynasty). I wired it up for 220 and can run it in my garage or off my generator if I have to take it somewhere. Edited December 20, 2009 by JF-03-SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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