Haven't seen any new frames posted in a while

[dh]

Well, looks like things are moving pretty slow here, and I haven't seen any new frames posted in a while, so lets see some custom frames, new or old.

Here is a pic of mine

[Ageless]

So why are the bracing for the tongue located at different locations? Where they join to the 2nd crossember?

[eatatjoz]

Looks like a perception thing.
If I was to guess, it's a 3x3 frame flipped upside down and the camera angle just makes it look offset.
Just a guess though.

edit: and the dog didn't like being in the garage, got bored and tore the insulation out of the bottom section of the door.

[dh]

Yep, it's upside down, just a trick of the camera. I'm mobil tonight but I'll put up a different angled pic tomorow night when I'm at work.

[dh]

Well, I guess this is the only other pic I have that even remotely shows the tongue members. Still can't really tell though. I guess you will just have to trust me that they are evenly spaced on the 2nd Xmember.

[/img]

[WesGrimes]

Its not new, but here you go:

[teardrop_focus]

Ageless

So why are the bracing for the tongue located at different locations? Where they join to the 2nd crossember?

That's to keep the weight down to the inside for roundy-round racin'.

*spits*

Now right here's yer road-racin' chassis:









Those two pics are so fresh that I haven't even started a build thread yet...

[dh]

Are you using the torsion half axles on those plates? Good looking frame

[WesGrimes]

Those two pics are so fresh that I haven't even started a build thread yet...

That is a great looking frame design!

[teardrop_focus]

^ Thanks, Wes!

dh

Are you using the torsion half axles on those plates?

Sir. Yes, sir.

I might have achieved similar effect if I'd used a Dexter (full) axle... but this way (maybe) we can get the torsion axis (axle) another .5 to 1.0 inch closer to the tear cabin floor... thus reducing the necessary "up" start angle for the trailing arms (wheel spindle) yet still keep a lower center of gravity.

Now... using a leaf spring setup as Wes has done w/ a dropped axle nets the same result... and there's nothing wrong w/ leaf springs especially when small hydraulic dampers are fitted. A rubber torsion axle, either half (Flexiride) or full (Dexter - there are others too) isn't much lighter in weight, suprisingly... but the setup can be more compact and will allow independent wheel (suspension) travel for slightly better bump absorbtion for on-road use. Off road is another matter entirely and this chassis is not being built for that (although I do expect to see the occasional, "improved" unpaved road surface from time to time).

The whole thing was inspired by two sources: W.A. Harper's Quik-N-Easy teardrop's simple cross (using 2.5-inch square tubing and half axles) and the U.K./euro/Andrew/angib's Ultralight chassis which consists of a simple triangle connecting the hitch to the axle.

At first I wanted to make the simple cross, then use angle iron to form the diagonals... and punch the angle full of holes for that vintage motorsport/steampunk vibe... but clean holes are a lot of work for something that will remain mostly hidden underneath the teardrop cabin floor and cabin (sides) walls.




Thanks for your compliments! You're the first here on T&TTT to see this thing!

[dh]

Just curious, what tubing are you using? What is the (estimated) frame weight?

[dh]

I guess if I had payed attention to the pic, I could have seen the half axle in your hand

[WesGrimes]

This one is not mine, but I find it very interesting:

[dh]

Interesting indeed. Talk about a light frame. I wonder what that trailer is rated for.

EDIT:

I wonder what axle that is. Dexter puts a bow in thiers.

[WesGrimes]

Interesting indeed. Talk about a light frame. I wonder what that trailer is rated for.

EDIT:

I wonder what axle that is. Dexter puts a bow in thiers.

According to their website, it is a Torflex, which is Dexter. Total weight of 275lbs with a 700lb cargo weight capacity.

http://www.letsgoaero.com/ProductDetail.asp?Pid=29