the swallow tail project has begun.......

[DUB 20V]

alex i think you could charge people to go to your place to watch the magic happen

guys ive seen this and trust me there is a lot you aint seen

well done alex.

[alex g]

wasnt happy with the top mounts adjustment method so i have used the bearing mount and am building some of my own, and it gives me a good excuse to raise the towers a little.just need to slot some holes for adjustment

[Jarred]

so how much of this car is going to be like the factory made it? Or any factory?

Have you modified all the parts you've bought?

[Valver.]

Top mounts look awesome, Alex Good thing about a bit of extra camber on the strut is extra tyre clearance against the lower spring perch.

The raised towers will make a huge difference as well

[dubbed]

Wow your fabricating skills never cease to amaze me. Keep up the good work and more pics please

[sports racer]

Can we get an up to date photo of the whole car? All the parts photos make me drool and it would be nice to get the whole lot together.

[alex g]

got the plates back from my machinist ,so it was fit up time

welded the hoops first



tacked the top plates after some extensive measuring

[Preen59]

Looks good, Alex. Very neat. Good welds too, considering its a bastard of a spot.

[Jarred]

Looks tops. You're very talented. Hopefully, one day... I'll be able to do this!

[alex g]

Looks good, Alex. Very neat. Good welds too, considering its a bastard of a spot.

a little more challenging as the engine was still in , it is amazing how well the cheapo ebay welder goes on full tilt, although i did trip the thermal several times, it runs remarkable smooth and steady

i did run two passes on some areas as the first weld rooted really nicely.

[gldgti]

a little more challenging as the engine was still in , it is amazing how well the cheapo ebay welder goes on full tilt, although i did trip the thermal several times, it runs remarkable smooth and steady

i did run two passes on some areas as the first weld rooted really nicely.

is that the one with switches for current setting and properly adjustable wire speed? they all seem to go for ~$100 on ebay?

[alex g]

from memory it was $300 ish
here is the same machine

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-MIG-200-GAS-GASLESS-WELDER-MACHINE-PICK-UP-IS-OK_W0QQitemZ260302702174QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260302702174&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

just branded differently

[Preen59]

Well if they work alright...

Hey Aydan, are you thinking what i'm thinking?

Edit: How thick will they comfortably do?

Hehe, looks like i'll have to file the earth prong down on the plug...

[alex g]

yer i just hit it with a grinder,i would say up to 8 to 10mm easily it does pack a decent punch.just watch the gas as mine leeks like nothing and i have had problems with the feed and trigger switch but the gains far far outway the cost

[Peter Jones]

Hehe, looks like i'll have to file the earth prong down on the plug...

You do realise that's there to stop you burning your house down right?

Mmmm I could do with a cheap MIG welder......

Pete