How to create a homemade car? Now you can not study tons of thematic literature and not disappear in many months of courses for masters to solve any problem. Likewise with a car. On the Internet you can find a wide variety of workshops and tips on creating a homemade car, whether it be a sports car or an ordinary tractor. But what materials are they made from? How to draw correct drawings? And what else can you do with your own hands for a homemade car?
A bit of history
Manufacture of home-made cars began a few decades ago. This activity gained particular popularity and distribution during the Soviet era. At that time, the production of exclusively mass models was launched, in which there were many errors and flaws, as well as an almost complete lack of comfort. Therefore, Russian craftsmen created individual cars from a variety of improvised means.
Most often, a new car was assembled from several non-working old ones. Also, for towns and villages, ordinary cars were converted into real trucks. To do this, increased the carrying capacityand lengthen the body. There were models that easily overcame any water obstacles.
Legislatively, such homemade products were not prohibited. Some restrictions were introduced only at the end of the USSR, but they practically did not interfere with personal production. There were a huge number of tricks and gaps in the laws, thanks to which many hundreds of handicraft cars were registered in those days.
What is required for a homemade car
Before you assemble your own vehicle, you need to carefully consider every step and every detail of the work ahead. First you need to decide on the main purpose of creating a machine. The design itself and the possibilities of future transport depend on this. If you need a versatile au pair that can lift a significant load and pass any obstacles, then you will need to stock up on special parts and materials, as well as focus on a reinforced structure. In the case of creating a model of a sports car or any other fashion car, you need to think about the appearance.
In addition, to work with motorcycles, scooters and various trailers, you need different components. However, in any case, a self-made car, created by oneself, requires several wheels, sheets of steel, special bolts for metal structures, a steering wheel, transmission, screws, etc.
Which materials to use
Designing a car is not easy. The machine must be safe for both the owner andfor those around you. Therefore, high-strength and wear-resistant materials should be used. In addition, we must not forget about comfort.
Most often, craftsmen use metal and wood in construction. For equipment and comfort you need glass, plastic, various fabrics and leatherette, rubber, etc.
At the same time, each specific body material has its own disadvantages and advantages. For example, a homemade car made of wood will be much cheaper than the same one, but made of iron or plastic. It is known that until the beginning of the 40s, all frames for transport were made of wood. But such material makes the car less safe, and it is also impractical and short-lived. In addition, the weight of such a vehicle is quite large.
It is easier and more practical to use various metal structures or the corresponding elements of old cars.
How to make blueprints
Any serious project requires preparation. Therefore, before you start making any homemade car with your own hands, you need to draw a detailed plan and drawing of the future design. You can use several sketches: a general view of the vehicle, as well as a detailed drawing of each element. To do this, you will need a large drawing paper, pencils and an eraser, paints and rulers, as well as other stationery.
The easiest way, knowing modern technologies, is to make drawings on a computer. In addition, there are many special programs for this, for example, Compass, Splan or AutoCADe. You can also make diagrams in Word. Each such applicationhas its own features and benefits.
Now you can create absolutely any homemade cars. Drawings craftsmen present to the public. Then they can be printed in any convenient format.
How to convert a personal car
Designing a completely new vehicle model is not for everyone, so one or more old, deregistered cars are most often used. In our country, these are usually Zhiguli, Volga or Cossacks. They are redesigned for different purposes: for children's carousels, transportation of heavy loads, driving in especially dangerous conditions, etc.
Many auto repairers claim to start assembling a new car small. First, some elements of old personal cars are redone, then some new details are added. And after that, they design a completely new model. The converted hybrids are very interesting, capable of driving equally well both on land and in snow or water.
Registering a homemade car
So, more than one month has passed, and you have finally designed and assembled your own homemade car. But in order to be able to safely and freely ride it, you must go through the registration procedure. And for this you need to take a few difficult steps. It should be noted that only those cars that weigh more than 3.5 tons are subject to registration. Any semi-trailers and trailers, motorcycles and scooters are also issued.
Initially, the correctness and reliability of the machine design is checked. This is done by a special testing laboratory. Here, the main parameters are checked, without which the safe operation of the device is impossible. After carrying out the necessary tests, an expert opinion is issued to the owner. With these conclusions, as well as with official documents for the parts used in transport, you should contact the traffic police. Also required is certification from the Institute for Road Safety.
A certificate of the absence of an identification number is taken from the MREO. To get a new one, you should contact the traffic police with a passport and all the documents received. Then, by your own car, you go to the MREO for the final registration.
Do-it-yourself transport accessories
Making a homemade car is just the beginning. You also need to create all the conditions for a more comfortable and safe operation. You will need all kinds of lights, fans, additional accessories, etc.
For example, you can make a special starting device to start the car in the cold season. An industrial design will hit your pocket well, and a home-made device will help save the family budget significantly. This will require transistors, switches, diodes, resistors, connecting wires, etc.
Individual anti-theft devices are also quite popular. Such homemade devices for the carhelp to ensure the safety of the machine in all conditions. The simplest one consists of just a single diode installed between the battery, the toggle switch and the voltage generator.
Some interesting facts about homemade products
Of course, this area has not been without extraordinary cases and episodes:
- The title of the lowest car belongs to the self-made Flatmobile. Its height is only 50 cm. It can only be ridden on even and smooth asph alt.
- For lovers of modern vehicles, jewelry companies have created rings with patterns in the form of various protectors. These products look quite original.
- Several British students have built a homemade racing car. Its peculiarity lies not only in speed and design, but also in the engine, because it runs on hydrogen. This technique is absolutely safe for nature. Such self-made mini-cars are designed for autobahns and cities.
- The first car of the legendary Henry Ford could not leave the creator's garage for a long time, because. had impressive dimensions. Only by breaking the wall, the master was able to take out the novelty.
