Abstract
For my senior project I plan on building a miniature car. The building
of my car will consist of one 5-horse power engine, a 4 foot by 3
foot body mold made from fiberglass and mounted on a welded mild steel
tubing frame. This car will have an electric starter on it. Additionally
I will be sanding, priming and painting the car's body. My consultant
will be Bob Eyler, the owner of a business that sells kit cars. The
construction of the car will take place in the garage of Bob Eyler's
residence.
Learning Steps
1. I will need to learn how to sketch out plans for the car mold.
2. I will need to learn how to make a jig, cut and weld a car frame.
3. I will need to learn how to make a fiberglass mold of the car.
4. I will need to learn how to set the gearing for the car.
5. I will need to learn how to mount and prep a 5-horse power engine.
6. I will need to learn how to paint like a professional.
7. I will need to learn how to plan my work out so this project will
run as smoothly as possible.
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| Project Steps |
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| 1. Contact Bob Eyler to gain permission for the construction
of car |
20 min. |
| 2. Plan out what we are going to build. |
4 hrs. |
| 3. Sketch out plans. |
3 hrs. |
| 4. Obtain parts and materials needed for the construction of
the car |
5 hrs. |
| 5. Make a jig, then cut and weld the frame. |
18 hrs. |
| 6. Mold the Body using by using fiberglass |
25 hrs. |
| 7. Put the wheels and tires together. |
2 hrs. |
| 8. Mount and prep engine. |
6 hrs. |
| 9. Set up front and rear (alignment) |
3 hrs. |
| 10. Mount Body |
8 hrs. |
| 11. Mount components such as brakes and throttle. |
4 hrs. |
| 12. Sand and primer, then paint car. |
30 hrs. |
Total Hours |
108 hrs. |
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