some proper metal bashers

[art b]

i went out over the week end to see a couple of projects

my bros ZX280

hes rebuilt a lot of sections inc the lip on the scuttle below the wind screen ,theres hours of welding, cutting ,bending,and  joggling to make this bit



a panel on top of the wing near the A post





not too shabby considering 3 months ago he had never welded anything


we then went to visit a guy from the northants car meet,who lives in the same village and is building a car from this




a tornado jet fuel drop tank.....

its a heavy ali tank,
that cost the raf[well us taxpayers] £50k ...available on ebay for around £300


front end, with drivers cockpit, and engine bay for the jaguar straight 6 engine,
the piece in the back ground is a 5ft section that was removed fron the centre of the tank





nose cone sitting on some wheels....they will protrude out from the body when done






the rear with the engine bay and a mock up of where the wheel will go




this thing is a work of art and will be an awesome car when finished,

[art b]

similar....

http://www.racedandrallied.com/race-cars-for-sale/land-speed-48-b-belly-tank-racer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.racedandrallied.com/race-cars-for-sale/land-speed-48-b-belly-tank-racer

[Gator]

that drop tank is ace

[Big Mouse]

I'd have to have one painted in black and white chequers standing in the garden V2 style with a bbq built into it

[F Body]

Similar to this one

http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=9430&page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=10&topic=9430&page=0

[Rob]

Quoting: art b

we then went to visit a guy from the northants car meet,who lives in the same village and is building a car from this

Quoting: Big Mouse

I'd have to have one painted in black and white chequers standing in the garden V2 style with a bbq built into it

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Big Mouse

I'd have to have one painted in black and white chequers standing in the garden V2 style with a bbq built into it

Like a Massive Military Chimenea (sp?) style BBQ

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Big Mouse

I'd have to have one painted in black and white chequers standing in the garden V2 style with a bbq built into it

Where the hell do you acquire (legally) a drop tank ?

That's Fooking fierce !

[F Body]

Quoting: Roadkill

Where the hell do you acquire (legally) a drop tank ?

Here you go and was only £200

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Drop-Tanks-%28From-Tornado-Aircraft%29_W0QQitemZ170439159288QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100130?IMSfp=TL100130133001r23646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Drop-Tanks-%28From-Tornado-Aircraft%29_W0QQitemZ170439159288QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100130?IMSfp=TL100130133001r23646

[Gator]

Quoting: Big Mouse

I'd have to have one painted in black and white chequers standing in the garden V2 style with a bbq built into it

that idea is pushing the envelope of awesomeness

[nick69]

That is super cool!!

[Roadkill]

Quoting: F Body

Here you go and was only £200  

[art b]

gotta be worth that in scrap ali.....

cheapest car project body you will get...

[Roadkill]

I've inquired to see if they have anymore.

[Roadkill]

Am now in discussions.

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Roadkill

I've inquired to see if they have anymore.

LOL what project is this for - bbq / car ???

[Roadkill]

A car would be cool but doesn't interest me enough to do it myself . . .

A BBQ in the back garden would be Fooking Fierce but I reckon it's about 17' long so getting it there could be interesting . . .

I was actually considering it for a new MKB BBQ . . . . as I said, many moons ago, that'd it'd be cool to base it on a bomb.

You imagine how much attention that fekker would get !!!

[art b]

as far as i know,there around 22 feet long...

[F Body]

Quoting: Roadkill

A car would be cool

Quoting: Roadkill

I was actually considering it for a new MKB BBQ

How about a rear engined MKB Speedster with a BBQ in the front

[Roadkill]

Quoting: art b

there around 22 feet long...

20 foot, apparently.

And only 100kg - does that sound rightto you, Art ?

[ianjpage]

what would you with it for your own project then

[art b]

Quoting: Roadkill

And only 100kg - does that sound right to you, Art ?

could well be, as there made of around 9mm thick ali,or an alloy,they are ver well made with strengthening rings inside and some very nice welding

the company that sell them,
buy them for the very expensive fuel transfer pumping system installed inside, then sell the shell on

[Roadkill]

9mm thick ally . . . 20 foot long ?

Only 100kg ?

Still sounds light . . . I'd expect more like 200-250kgs but either way it's not terrible.

Art - the guy you know with one - did he cut out that 5 foot section then re-weld it or is it a bolted connection ??

Quoting: art b

the company that sell them,
buy them for the very expensive fuel transfer pumping system installed inside, then sell the shell on

Interesting.

Am still in discussions by the way . . . .

[Roadkill]

Another question, Art - Did your mate get it delivered or collect it ?

[art b]

couldnt say tbh...

i can ask....

Quoting: Roadkill

Art - the guy you know with one - did he cut out that 5 foot section then re-weld it or is it a bolted connection ??

its not welded......yet,
but i would imagine it could end up bolted,using the reinforcing rings