Thanks for the comments guys.
rx7locost wrote:
I never thought about this. And I'm generally not a safety nut. However, n the case of an accident, those aluminum panels could extend inward, past the tube and become a sharp edge. A 1/2" hem, bent to the inside, might mitigate that sharp edge somewhat and add some panel stiffness. I know it is too late for that.
I hadn't thought of this before but I'm not exactly sure what to do about, other then redoing the panels with a folded edge like you suggested. I'll admit putting the panels the way there are for my personal aesthetic reasons. I think showing off the tube frame structure looks pretty cool. I thought about not putting side panels in the cockpit area to really get the open feeling but didn't. This would of prevent any sharp panels edges getting pushed in and any bolts.
davew wrote:
Another option for bolts. Check out McMast-Carr for button head allen socket cap screws that are Stainless steel. If they are slightly to long you can trim them down and will not rust. Dave W
JL1 wrote:
I plan to use some 1/4in button head cap screws, plastic wahers, and nylock nuts on the inside.
I think we are talking about the same thing
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