My Elio Alternate Project Is Underway.

[Mark BEX]

Almost on wheels again, and I am fast approaching the level where I was at with the prototype.

I am away for 3 days, Sun, Mon and Tuesday, driving my Wife into the foothills of the Himalayas to a small town about 4 and a bit hours drive away.

 

[84mpg]

Almost on wheels again, and I am fast approaching the level where I was at with the prototype.

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I am away for 3 days, Sun, Mon and Tuesday, driving my Wife into the foothills of the Himalayas to a small town about 4 and a bit hours drive away.

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Hey Mark! Build is looking good!

So you're taking your wife to the foothills of the Himalayas? You didn't say if you're planning to bring her back.

Have a safe and restful trip!

 

[JEBar]

beautiful .... and the picture of the Himalayas ain't bad either ... .. if you get a chance, take a few more on the way

 

[Mark BEX]

So you're taking your wife to the foothills of the Himalayas? You didn't say if you're planning to bring her back.

I have a deal with the Yeti .....

 

[pistonboy]

My understanding may be incorrect.
Can you actually get a new car in China for $400 ?

 

[Mark BEX]

My understanding may be incorrect.
Can you actually get a new car in China for $400 ?

Your definition of "car" might differ from mine ...

I think they are $500 or $600.

 

[Mark BEX]

Setting up the engine mounts again.

The strange looking shiny sheetmetal is the locating jig for the door hinge brackets (red arrows), I've been making a few jigs recently, takes a lot of time too.

The holes are just to take some weight out, as well as grab handles.

 

[84mpg]

Jigs are good. Means ours will be made easier and faster.

 

[Mark BEX]

Jigs are good. Means ours will be made easier and faster.

"Repeatable accuracy" is the key goal.

 

[Mark BEX]

More laser work today, some modified suspension chassis mounts (that I assembled today, see picture) and some self jigging panels for the new front section I will make, but not use on this build.

Front section as in all the forward tubing where your feet go, that holds the engine up, supports the steering rack and crossmember etc.

The purpose is a far more accurate, self jigging front frame assembly. It will be a sample assembly only to access and demonstrate where things go for production. Things will be clearer as I construct it.