To-Dos.. The never ending list

Build chassis:

Build a strong flat reference table using some recovered SFSU steel bridge material.

Both front and rear axle will be fitted to this jig, centered, and leveled. 3x2 steel box and 1 3/4 x 0.095 wall Chromoly 4130 will be welded to construct the chassis. 3/16 and 1/4 inch steel plate will be used to make gussets and tabs for attaching components as well as adding strength. This chassis will be made to pass SCTA inspection.

After chassis has been constructed, we will perform multiple tests to measure its strength. This will be done by anchoring the rear end of the chassis and putting a leaver arm at the front leaf spring mount. A known force will be applied to the end of the lever arm while a dial gage measures the flex.

Next the drivers environment will be constructed. It will accommodate a driver of maximum hight 6’5” and minimum of 5’. Controls and necessary safety equipment will be adjustable.

The engine compartment will be completely separated from the driver by a piece of steel known as a firewall. The engine will be fitted to the compartment, all necessary components will be attached.

Fit body: Working with fiberglass is a very hazardous job, we used respirators and full body suits to protect us from the glass. We had to cut the body because it was too long for our designed chassis, which was designed to our first body we received. Once halved and ~1' taken out, both pieces had to be mated together which was very tedious.

Make phone calls: Call parts suppliers, order parts, find information and what "is" in stock

CAD: To analyze stresses and to design on the computer.

Mockup: Build models out of cardboard, plastic, or wood.. whatever is laying around to see if it will work and also make templates for the real thing.

Redesign: When parts get in they are not always as described, they might interfere with other parts...

Then redesign again...

Reclaim Old Parts: Build using 60 year old parts... Reclaim, and Rebuild.. disassembling, cleaning, then ordering necessary parts to use old parts.

While building this racer will will strive to use second hand parts to reduce cost. Reclaiming old parts will help in reducing costs, but introduces time required to complete the project this requires inspection and may need servicing.