maurice (17/08/2013)

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If I am out out of line, let me know, this is my first post.  This topic touched on the reason I started reading up on CF and composites.  Background, I am 54, repair equipment as full time job, can fix or build almost anything, except I have NOT done auto body work.  I would like to build a car, originally was thinking of making it traditional style with sheet metal, but have been interested in CF light weight and strength. 

Is it possible for a newbie to learn enough about the engineering qualities mentioned in this thread to make a reasonable safe car?  Either by using a donar car/truck frame or by making a unibody or monocoque? What sources or books or websites might I go to?  I know and respect the years of university training engineers must learn. 

Thanks!