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ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: Ian F
Date: April 19, 2022, 12:27 pm
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Hi all,
I thought it was about time I properly introduced myself and
started my build blog.
My name is Ian, but most people from the RAF or motor racing
know me as Billy (long story). I'm in my mid 60s and was in the
RAF as an aircraft technician for 35 years, then a project
manager and engineer restoring warbirds (Hurricane and 2
Spitfires, and now work as a logistics and maintenance engineer.
In my spare time I like anything vehicle orientated and have
built a couple of kit cars and designed and built my own racing
cars. I was the Competition Secretary for the RAF Motor Sports
Association for many years and managed a Sprint track, a Speed
championship and a Racing championship. I think you guys have a
fantastic thing going on here and I would gladly assist wherever
possible (I have various safety cases, regulations, forms etc
that can be easily adapted to your use and would be willing to
share these with you).
Anyhow enough blabbing on about myself, so I have attached a PDF
of where I am with my Cyclekart.
Also many thanks for all the info people have posted on the
forum and the many informed answers I have received to my
queries 8) ;D
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: RhysN
Date: April 19, 2022, 1:06 pm
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I love the background story.
#Post#: 6435--------------------------------------------------
Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: peterL
Date: April 19, 2022, 3:00 pm
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Definitely following this one with interest! Look forward to
getting onto the track with two or 3 of these, to see the
various solutions to arriving at a similar end point.
In the meantime I will be poring over your drawing notes to
compare sizes! Keep us up to date with the build.
Peter
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: Jimr1999
Date: April 19, 2022, 3:30 pm
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Looking good and great progress 😃
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: Tinworm
Date: April 19, 2022, 4:53 pm
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great stuff! What size steel did you use for your main tubular
structure, Ian?
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: David F-R
Date: April 20, 2022, 1:41 am
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I like your bending jig for 1/2" square tube (I like all the
build - way ahead of me already). Keep posting please.
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: Ian F
Date: April 20, 2022, 4:22 am
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Thanks for all your comments ;D
The chassis is being built up from leftover lengths of tube from
my race cars rather than specific requirements for a Cyclekart.
The chassis is multi-tubular and not a spaceframe, lozenging
will be prevented by a stressed alloy skin rivetted to the
frame. Main tubes are 3/4" box 18swg. the vertical tube by my
hips is 2"x1" 16swg tube (trailing arms for axle attach to
these). Cross tube at rear that the engine frame ties onto and
that also braces the rear of the trailing arms is 1.5" x 1"
16swg box. The curved hoops are 1/2" 18swg tube.
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Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
DIR By: Ian F
Date: May 4, 2022, 1:17 pm
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Heres an update on the build so far :)
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