Here Goes, Piranha Done Proper

[scott_shot]

So im finally starting my second build log of the same buggy as it was an absolute death trap and no way safe to handle a B&S Engine never mind a Suzuki 1100! Its in the this section of the forum under Scottish piranha if your interested though i suggest looking near the end as alot is me asking queastions, Most probably silly.
I have learned that the project log section should be for that and that only so moderators may be pleased to know this is strictly what i'm using this thread for

So here we are not much visual progress atm but i have been busy with prep, prep and more prep, mainly marking out parts (carefully) and roughly cutting leaving room for any fine tuning when comes to that part.

Biggest Holdup atm is getting a Welder, had one but decided to get rid as i want something decent and start as i mean to go on

Thought i would takes some pics tonight of some of the bits and pieces that are just waiting to be used.








got more around the house etc but that's the most of it.
90% of metal ready to weld up the chassis together so big progress to come

 

[souperman000]

Looks good so far!

I just have one thing: Are those pillow blocks going to be used for the axle? Those look like stamped steel to me. For your buggy I would definitely look into a cast pair. Much more durable.

 

[fowler]

Well good luck

Those red and black ones are for the steering column

But the stamped steel plate ones are used in the rear
The cast ones are prone to vibration and shock loading
Not to mention being really heavy

 

[scott_shot]

yep steering is correct, fowlers got the t-shirt and washed the car with it when it comes to a piranha build...me thinks?

as for axles it uses either pto shafts with unit joints like a tractor (smaller obv) or type 2 or 4 cant remember but cv's from a vw or better option. porsche

 

[fowler]

If u can afford it go for the CVs

Mine came with pto shafts but they don't last long
Ill see how long is not long then get the CVs
I'm hardly out of beginner level
I've just done a lot of reading
And know some people who are considered experts

 

[souperman000]

Sounds like you've got it figured out. Just making sure.

 

[scott_shot]

Got a New toy today

Its an evolution rage 4 there quite good actuallly, cut steel aluminum and wood with the one blade so very handy indeed, as you can see from the pic below cuts cleanly, more than good enough for my chassis So expect some real progress in the coming weeks


Also a couple pics of my welding skills, 1st time with gas mig, only an half hour MAX trigger time and there solid


And random pics of my wheels ready to roll


Thats All Folks!!

 

[OzFab]

Welding tip: The flatter the weld bead, the better the penetration.

Those welds look a little high to me, maybe need a bit more heat

 

[scott_shot]

Welding tip: The flatter the weld bead, the better the penetration.

Those welds look a little high to me, maybe need a bit more heat

Yeh buddy cheers, im out of gas so away to get more later for plenty more practice, ive already battered he'll out of it with a good size hammer n no movement and looking through the tubing sum have fully penetrated but most sides look about 75-90% Will be cutting it up for a good look today