Rear Firewall & Fuel Cell
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:23 am
Hi All,
I want to fabricate a firewall for my Elan S4 coupe.
As I don't imagine scrutineers will accept the hardboard parcel shelf and backboard, I am considering 1.5mm ally sheet or carbonfibre sheet.
I would welcome any tips from anyone who has constructed a similar item.
Is it as simple as making a template, cutting the aluminium, riveting together and screwing into fibreglass?
Has anybody bonded in matt to make up a permament solution?
I'm also after opinions on ATL style fuel cells. It has always bothered me that the rear crash structure of our cars is made up of a fuel tank. I am thinking of replacing with something like a standard 8 gallon rectangular foam filled tank, centrally located away from the rearmost section of the boot.
Any hints, thoughts or pictures are gratefully received!
Paul
I want to fabricate a firewall for my Elan S4 coupe.
As I don't imagine scrutineers will accept the hardboard parcel shelf and backboard, I am considering 1.5mm ally sheet or carbonfibre sheet.
I would welcome any tips from anyone who has constructed a similar item.
Is it as simple as making a template, cutting the aluminium, riveting together and screwing into fibreglass?
Has anybody bonded in matt to make up a permament solution?
I'm also after opinions on ATL style fuel cells. It has always bothered me that the rear crash structure of our cars is made up of a fuel tank. I am thinking of replacing with something like a standard 8 gallon rectangular foam filled tank, centrally located away from the rearmost section of the boot.
Any hints, thoughts or pictures are gratefully received!
Paul