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Re: The Frame thread
Week 2 is reasonable in terms of timeline for welding. Seriously, that's not an issue.
50 lbs of frame might be a bit much, even including drivetrain.
330's traditional frame is welded 1/8" wall aluminum tubing, typically something like a 1"x1.5" or 1"x2" (though we have been known to use 1"x1" with drivetrain stuff mounted on blocks). Sorry, I don't know how much it weighs offhand, but at a guess around 10-20# depending on the year. Quite a lot of teams do something similar; others use the KOP frame for its adaptability and strength.
You could also try modding the West Coast Drive for tank treads. THAT would be interesting--and not all that difficult, I don't think.
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