Re: [DML] Frame Flex? (weight of galvanising)

["S" <theborderisopen@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know, but I was tempted to ask follow up questions on 
whether or not he had planned to galvanize the front a bit more than 
the back for counterbalance, but then, I figured I was just being 
ignorant about center of gravity issues





--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Dore" <dmcjohn@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dan,
> 
> Yes, Aaron still has the dies, I'll be getting him to make me the 
> same panel too as I've also removed mine.
> 
> Yes, it really did add 40 kg's of weight to the frame, and you'd 
> really notice it when you try to lift it/move it.
> 
> 40 kgs sounds like a lot I guess, but 40 kgs of extra weight on 
top 
> of a car which already weighs 1232.73kg is only an increase of 3%, 
> and if you ask me, a small price to pay for the results achieved. 
I 
> don't think the weight would make the car noticeably slower...
> 
> This does not take into account any weight saving by removing the 
old 
> epoxy - the weight difference was measured from just before 
> galvanising onto a completely stripped chassis, to just after, 
with 
> the zinc coating applied. Anyone know how much weight of epoxy a 
> typical DeLorean frame is carrying?
> 
> Regards,
> John
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Daniel Shane <daniel.shane@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi John,
> > 
> > I'm very impressed with the Chassis.  Did Aaron keep the dies he 
> made for
> > stamping the panels ?
> > 
> > Also did it really add 40 Kgs to the weight of the chassis ?  
> That's a lot
> > of weight to add
> > 
> > Dan
> > 
> > DMC Ltd.
> > 
> > 
> > On 8/3/06 09:02, "John Dore" <dmcjohn@> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hi S & others,
> > > 
> > > I put some pics of Aaron's galvanised frame on the Irish 
DeLorean
> > > Owners website. I think you'll agree after seeing the pics 
that 
> Aaron
> > > has done a really good job so far. Some of the work shown 
includes
> > > how he replaced 50% of the metal in the front frame extension, 
and
> > > fabricated a new plate to go under the engine cradle.
> > > 
> > > goto the website:
> > > 
> > > http://www.delorean.ie
> > > 
> > > and click on technical section, restoration logs, and choose 
> Aarons
> > > DeLorean restoration to see the pictures.
> > > 
> > > I don't think Aaron has email, but if you want to send him any
> > > comments you can send them to me, and I'll give them to him at 
the
> > > weekend when I see him.
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > John
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "S" <theborderisopen@> wrote:
> > >> 
> > >> After looking at the pix, it looks as though Mr. Dixon's 
Delorean
> > > once 
> > >> had a seaside driveway.  I hope he got a good deal, that's a 
lot 
> of
> > >> cancer.
> > >> 
> > >> --S
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Dore" <dmcjohn@> wrote:
> > >>> 
> > >>> Hi Marc, all,
> > >>> 
> > >>> My friend recently galvanised his DeLorean frame - it came 
out
> > >>> fantastic, absolutely no warpage. I'm getting ready to do 
mine >
> > > John
> > >>> 
> > >> 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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