Thread: Electrathon - A Different Kind of "Hotrod"

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The nose is the next part I covered. I had to make the top nose section in two pieces; the aluminum I am using is only 16 inches wide, but the chassis is 21 inches at its widest point.

After locating the approximate point where the chassis gets too wide for the aluminum, I put a 1/16 x 1 aluminum support across for support. This piece is curved to match the steering support. Once it was riveted in place, I was able to fit the "skin" to the frame. After marking and trimming to fit, I riveted both pieces to the frame. The outer skin provides some structural rigidity to the nose, so I placed a rivet every 3 1/2 inches.

For the sides of the nose, I cut patterns. Actually, I re-cut the pattern I had used on the body sides (Hey, poster board ain't cheap!). Again, the same pattern fit both sides. After transferring the pattern to aluminum, I cut out the side pieces and riveted them on. Again, I placed the rivets 3 1/2" apart for structural strength.