O/T? Space frame info wanted

Is this Off Topic?

I'm looking for advice in designing a tubular space frame. Perhaps chrome-moly tubing. Heim joints everywhere. Something like a sand rail, but more like a late 50s sports car. Or even a formula car.

Are there any good rules of thumb for designing a space frame? When to gusset, when not to? Any guides on how to traingulate things?

Can anyone recommend a good website? Or a good book?

Thanks in advance,

Matt

 

my hero,frank kurtis' book "kurtis-kraft masterworks of speed and style" i believe has copies of his plans for his sports cars .mine is at home so i cant check.but try that.