desmo
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Post by desmo on Jul 6, 2013 9:55:34 GMT 10
Good morning all I have decided to take the plunge and build a 10' bondwood van probably along the lines of the wanderer with a single settee up the front and dropped floor, I have a question for all you people with a bit more knowledge than myself on building the chassis what would you use c section ,rhs or a combination of both rhs for the axle carriers and c section for the other not so load bearing components and also what thickness would you use 3mm , 5mm or 6mm keeping in mind weight is a big factor for me as I will be towing it with an Austin a40 all your answers would be appreciated
cheers Bo
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Post by desmo on Jul 6, 2013 10:17:47 GMT 10
I should have mentioned this is not a total new van as I have a donour van here that I am going to use keeping within the guidelines of this forum, the chassis that I have here is pretty bad and cannot get a good reference off it al handles latches cupbords etc will be used in the rebuild
cheers Bo
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Post by cobber on Jul 6, 2013 13:57:41 GMT 10
G day Desmo, You're going to build something along the lines of the Wanderer. Which Wanderer do you have in mind..... this one . Or this one OR THIS ONE  Or is there another one you have in mind ?... the advice you get will depend on which one it is  Cobber. |
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Post by kaybee on Jul 6, 2013 15:02:05 GMT 10
Good morning all I have decided to take the plunge and build a 10' bondwood van probably along the lines of the wanderer with a single settee up the front and dropped floor, I have a question for all you people with a bit more knowledge than myself on building the chassis what would you use c section ,rhs or a combination of both rhs for the axle carriers and c section for the other not so load bearing components and also what thickness would you use 3mm , 5mm or 6mm keeping in mind weight is a big factor for me as I will be towing it with an Austin a40 all your answers would be appreciated cheers Bo G'day Bo , it's good to see someone prepared to make an effort instead of buying "ready made cuties"..... ;D.....here's a pic that might help you with your choice of chassis materials....  ....it's a frame I did for one of our old vans. It's built from 50mm rhs ( box section for the uninitiated) and is a simple perimeter frame and integral drawbar with mounting points for the springs and a couple of crossmembers in the middle to support a water tank ( and the floor of course). This one is out of 3mm wall , but if you're concerned about weight then you can get a lighter section again, from memory about 2.5mm . I favour rhs over angle or C section as it has greater load capacity and far greater rigidity than equivalent size channel or angle which will twist in service quite easily. It also gives you 2 flat sides to work with so welding on mounts, etc is easier and cleaner than working and welding into a corner. Good luck with the project, Colin. |
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Post by desmo on Jul 6, 2013 21:19:20 GMT 10
Gday cobber,that sounds very Australian heh it would be the second one but in ten foot form , and kaybee,colin thanks for your reply mate that does help as my design is a gross overkill compared to your piccy but I think rhs is the go will keep you posted on the progress as I said before weight is a factor as I will be towing it with my a40 convertible morris major 1622 b series motor with a Datsun 1000 diff as the final drive which is 3.9
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