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Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:07 am

Per Mark BEX ....

I will have to buy some front panels and start the nose bodywork, as the CAD is suggesting that the radiator/condenser are too tall where they are located.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by markiver54 » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:23 am

JEBar wrote:
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:07 am
Per Mark BEX ....

I will have to buy some front panels and start the nose bodywork, as the CAD is suggesting that the radiator/condenser are too tall where they are located.
Not really surprised, after seeing the initial picture of that radiator. i know Mark will make it right though.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by Cofisher » Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:10 pm

Just add a scoop
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:04 pm

Per Mark BEX ....

I am ordering new front panels, just have to wait until they find them, price them, then get them ...

I can not do much until I get them into my hands as they are required for numbers of very important clearance checks, radiator, chassis, suspension, steering ....​
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:18 pm

Per Mark BEX ....

I was asked how I mod the panels, I take a section out of the bonnet (hood) and front bar roughly like this (picture 1).

Note it leaves the grille in a somewhat familiar shape (picture 2)....
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:46 am

In Response to this comment :

"I can see removing and then reconnecting the outer parts can be a time consuming process ..... once you get into production and need a growing number of them, do you foresee finding a company who will produce them for you ?"


Mark BEX stated :

I'm only doing it once, twice if if i have to make changes, then it's a pattern to make fiberglass molds from.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:07 pm

Per Mark BEX ....

Parts are ordered and paid for, mentioned they would be sent tomorrow, and hopefully that will be overnight, so maybe Thursday.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:06 am

Per Mark BEX ....

Parts arrived, lets see:

1 x hood, check.
1 x front bumper bar, check.
Left and right inner fender liners, check.​
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:25 am

Per Mark BEX ....

I ordered left and right fenders, and they sent me left and right plastic inner fender liners.

Fenders are now on their way.​
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:23 am

Per Mark BEX ....

That's a bit better, real steel fenders ...

But, I have to order the headlights now, as a quick look tells me I might have clearance issues behind where the headlights will sit. Clearly there is a couple of other clearance issues, none of them a big problem.
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