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 Question about schematics.. |
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From: jonhunt
| Posted: 7/16/2005 6:39:54 PM
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Dark Knight
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Question about schematics.. Ok I've been looking at 1000 photos of the Keaton Batmobile and have decided to build one. Does anyone know if the schematics that are in pdf form on this website are correct and/or have been used in the building of a replica. I plan on using a 1980-1982 Corvette frame. I figure I'll go to the local airplane strip and see if any mechanics there can make the hatch for me, basing it off small jets I would guess. The rest I plan to do out of fiberglass. I still need to find out what max measurements can be to be street legal. Going off the pdf schematics on this website I need to extend the front wheelbase by around 30", which means I would have to reinforce the chassy so there's no chance of sag. I live in North Carolina if anyone knows anyone that does good frame work. Thanks for any advice. Jon Hunt Please email me at jonhunt@triad.rr.com |
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From: Webmaster
| Posted: 7/16/2005 6:47:41 PM
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Need Life
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RE: Question about schematics.. Welcome and here's link to past pdf discussion http://www.chickslovethecar.com/replies.asp?page=1&splash=T&strID=136&txtSearch= |
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From: Kevin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 7:57:44 PM
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Nodeman
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RE: Question about schematics.. Before you go off half cocked, read all the back posts on chassis choice and design. A Corvette is not the way to go, you would have to lengthen the chassis at least 43” and widen it at least 25”. There aren’t too many frame shops that are willing to take on a project of this magnitude. Using a Vett opens up a multitude of problems. If you weren’t a skilled builder I wouldn’t attempt it. Two individuals have done it and the obstacles can be insurmountable. Unless you have very deep pockets and plan on throwing away a lot of money I would stick to what has been done by most of the other builders. There are enough Impalas and Caprices that are factory equipped with LT1 motors if you’re looking for the Vette performance. Just my opinion, you can use you head or your wallet the choice is yours. |
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From: Justin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 8:58:25 PM
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Head Lemming
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RE: Question about schematics.. I think he is only interested in scratch building a body though... In that case the size of the chassis won't really matter since his car won't be the right size anyways. He can always do something like this! 
------------------------ You should see my OTHER car. Its a scooter. |
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From: Justin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 8:59:06 PM
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Head Lemming
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RE: Question about schematics.. Its funny... from that angle the car really doesn't look all that bad! ------------------------ You should see my OTHER car. Its a scooter. |
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From: Kevin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:16:09 PM
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Nodeman
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RE: Question about schematics.. That car use to have its own web sight. For what he had to work with I feel it was done nicely. 
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From: jonhunt
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:17:36 PM
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Dark Knight
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RE: Question about schematics.. Well the reason I thought about Corvette as base is because I want it to be street legal. So I don't think I could use a Lincoln Continental and add another 40+ inches to the sides of it... think that's getting bigger then dueleys (big duel back tire trucks). But if I went with a corvette I could add width to sides and still stay between the lines. Plus if I want to stay street legal without losing that cool hatch look, I think it would be more difficult to start with something like the Lincoln Continental because the interior is soooo big. Wouldn't you have to weld the seat brackets closer together if you wanted to make interior look smaller so that car didn't actually have to be like 9' wide to acheive Batmobile look? I figure with a Corvette you're already working with smaller interior and once you add enough to sides to barely fit between the lines then you will have acheived the aggresive stance wanted to begin with. If anyone has any other ideas I would love to hear them. I've read each and every thread on this entire website (I own my business so have lots of free time lol). If there's a car that has a small interior that makes it easy to make hatch area but is wide every where else please let me know. This website rocks and thanks whoever is in charge for keeping out the people that just like to talk crap on sites. Good job. Jon Hunt |
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From: jonhunt
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:19:21 PM
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Dark Knight
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RE: Question about schematics.. Picture that car in photo with wides that went out another 7 inches all the way down body. It too would have the hatch perfected. Isn't that a vette in photo? |
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From: jonhunt
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:22:30 PM
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Dark Knight
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RE: Question about schematics.. To clear up last post... picture that car with sides that went out an extra 7 inches on both sides all the way down the car. It would acheive the hatch look, be wide and aggresive, still be street legal, would only need wider wheels or longer axles (not really a mechanic, more artist so not sure on that), and there has got to be a way to legthen the front end... I mean there's ways to lengthen back end because they make limo vettes... so wouldn't there be a way to lengthen front end? Thanks for help. Jon Hunt |
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From: Justin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:25:22 PM
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Head Lemming
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RE: Question about schematics.. Yup, that car was based on a Vette! ------------------------ You should see my OTHER car. Its a scooter. |
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From: jonhunt
| Posted: 7/16/2005 9:34:22 PM
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Dark Knight
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RE: Question about schematics.. So know that we know that car in photo is vette. What do you guys think about vette based Keaton Batmobile? Cause you can add something like 10+ inches to each side of a vette and still be inside the road limits to be legal. All that would need to change is really wide wheels or lengthen axles like I said before, and by the looks of that car you might not even need to make car longer... but if needed there has to be way to make it happen, if I have to ask some limo makers how to do it. What do you guys think... cause I think that it would be easier to start with a correct sized interior then to match the outside width up first using a wider car and have some huge interior that you have to narrow or end up with 9 foot wide car. Thanks. By the way, you guys rock. I live in North Carolina and if you mention anything about special effects or makeup here people look at you funny. Jon Hunt |
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From: MARK TOWLE
| Posted: 7/16/2005 10:18:14 PM
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Mach 5
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RE: Question about schematics.. CORVETTE IS A GREAT WAY TO GO BUT I AGREE THE C3 VETTE IS A BAD IDEA.... IM USING C4 VETTES FOR MY 89 AND AM HAVING NO PROBLEMS AT ALL ....THE VETTE COCK PIT (I SAID COCK LOL)FITS PERFECT WITH THE 89 COCKPIT WHEN YOU LINE UP THE REAR TIRES IN THE WELLS..... YOU JUST HAVE TO STREACH IT IN FRONT OF THE FRAME WICH WILL GIVE YOU PLENTY OF ROOM UNDER THE HOOD FOR TRUSS BRACING AND 5 SMALL CHILDREN TO SNEAK INTO THE DRIVE IN.....GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PRODJECT  FREEKIN SMURFS 
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From: Jack
| Posted: 7/16/2005 10:26:39 PM
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Gothic Avenger
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RE: Question about schematics.. Mark, sounds like you have already built an 89 or are in the process of building one. Can we see some pictures? |
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From: Justin
| Posted: 7/16/2005 10:28:05 PM
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Head Lemming
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RE: Question about schematics.. Whenever anyone talks about scratch building an '89, I get real emotional and need to go look at Tim B's Opel replica... :) I LOVE IT!!!! Ok, that's my vote - go with the Opel GT. ------------------------ You should see my OTHER car. Its a scooter. |
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From: Webmaster
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:31:05 PM
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Need Life
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RE: Question about schematics.. Its funny... from that angle the car really doesn't look all that bad! Doesn't matter what angle that car is seen, that is the ugliest POS. And the owner got some attitude, too(He posted once here to tell off all haters and then left a link to his page on the links section )
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From: Baneful
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:35:04 PM
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RE: Question about schematics.. I 'm not mechanical savvy so excuse my ignorance. Why is Chevvy favored for all 89 batmobiles? Aren't Pontiac or Lincoln Continental or any other 80's GM cars just about same width and length? |
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From: Nitro
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:40:43 PM
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G A WANNA-BE
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RE: Question about schematics.. YEAH, WHAT DOOHEE SAID. 
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From: Jack
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:45:22 PM
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Gothic Avenger
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RE: Question about schematics.. Chevys are cheap and easy to come by plus a lot of folks want to make it like the original. But yes any car will work. Nitro, you need to change your avatar to "BBC". |
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From: Webmaster
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:54:27 PM
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Need Life
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RE: Question about schematics.. Here's the link to Mark's one and only comment http://www.chickslovethecar.com/replies.asp?page=1&splash=T&strID=16#2523 |
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From: Nitro
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:55:55 PM
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G A WANNA-BE
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RE: Question about schematics.. Are you kidding I just opened a disk with 400 pics on it . I for sure ,am a Gothic Avenger wanna be. 
Last Edited by Nitro: 7/16/2005 11:58:08 PM |
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From: Jack
| Posted: 7/16/2005 11:57:09 PM
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Gothic Avenger
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RE: Question about schematics.. Here I'll post some pictures of the BBC. Change your avatar...... Glad you finally got the disk to work.
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