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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 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:59 pm

Per Mark BEX ....

Designed new strut front suspension mounts, that are being laser cut about now.

Everything is similar to the previous foundation, just improving where I can.

Looks like this, and goes here ...
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:02 pm

Per Mark BEX ....

Oh I didn't mention that this strut top will be bolted on.

On the 2D file picture above, you can see 2 x long rectangular shapes with 3 holes (and 2 small square slots).

2 reasons:

I can assemble and weld them on the bench, then simply transfer them to the frame and bolt them on.

In the case of an accident, just unbolt them, repair the frame as required and bolt them back on, or bolt new ones on. Also if I can't supply them, a local engineering shop can whip them up easily, saving time and cost for repairs.

Here is a picture of what they look like assembled ..
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:41 am

Per Mark BEX ...

Parts back from laser shop ... stick it all together tomorrow.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:28 am

Per Mark BEX :

Sorry, I had no electricity at the factory for over 2 days while they setup a new work area just outside my door, and need to re-wire to suit .....
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:29 am

Per Mak BEX :

See, doesn't take long to get the fundamentals back on track..

Revamped front frame basically done, crossmember and suspension back on, etc.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:21 am

outstanding .... its easy to see how nicely your foot well box fits .... no doubt it will certainly solidify the frame .... will you have to remove the sides to install the roll cage ..?
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:23 am

Per Mark BEX :

Sides fall off in under 5 minutes, so on or off isn't a big deal at the moment.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:24 am

well designed and that comes as no surprise whatsoever
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:17 pm

Per Mark BEX :

Going to need something to mount the front doors onto ..

The mounting brackets will be laser cut tomorrow.
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Re: Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

Post by JEBar » Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:56 am

Per Mark BEX :

Door hinge mounts lasered, and fitted. Upper is symmetrical and simply flipped over left or right.

Lower one uses the same parts, but must be assembled for left and right.
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