Are there any builders for the north or south of ireland on this list or am I the only one ...
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JUSTIN QUINN
quinn_justin@...
Mar 1, 2001 8:41 am
Are there any major changes to the frame If i am using a sierra donor car i.e. engine transmission diff/rear . I have made one section of the fram the bottom...
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James Hughes
james.hughes@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:07 am
Hmmm, Looks like a head gasket change then....damn. So now I have to make two Locosts, fix a calliper on my car, change a head gasket on a Bedford van AND a...
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Gustaf Ulander
gustaf.ulander@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:16 am
James, ... Not long enough for working on Bedford vans maybe? ;-D ... Bad bearings (worn) will give more bearing clearances, and the oil will weep out from the...
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A.W. MacFadyen
awm@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:19 am
The easiest way is to buy a set of pattern Lotus Europa/S7 series 4 bottom wishbones (4 parts each wisbone is in 2 halves) --- the originals were "U"...
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James Hughes
james.hughes@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:29 am
Hmm, The head gasket may not be the problem then, since I had the oil problem straight after an oil change, when there would have been no time for a water leak...
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Ivan
mainly_minis@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:46 am
HAHAHA i beat you tricky i did it with a larg oilstone a 1 Mt steel rule and feelgages on a MINI head and i was on the road 60 Km north of orange NSW and i...
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rory_perrett@...
Mar 1, 2001 10:01 am
Justin There are a number of builders, and even a completerd car or two, in Ireland - don't know if they are lurking on the list though! Sierra donor - depends...
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theautoist@...
Mar 1, 2001 12:55 pm
... 4 bottom ... originals were ... cheap ... it for the ... Westfield ... which used ... joint at the ... Andy...how would one convert the spinldes to rose...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton@...
Mar 1, 2001 1:24 pm
For info, the embryonic 'Locost Car Club of Western Australia' has a website which is up and running (ummm, although none of it's members car are yet...). ...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton@...
Mar 1, 2001 1:26 pm
For info, the embryonic 'Locost Car Club of Western Australia' has a website which is up and running (ummm, although none of it's members car are yet...). ...
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Peter Whitlam
Peter.Whitlam@...
Mar 1, 2001 1:37 pm
Anyone got a good supplier of tube in Nottingham/ North Notts ?? My current supply has dried up, and the local steel stockholder (Flint Steel) are not stocking...
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Ken Walton
kenwrace@...
Mar 1, 2001 1:54 pm
Alex-two rear end types-use the later, and more common, semi-floating. the width between backing plates is47" for the steel wheel version and 45 1/2" for the...
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Matthew H. Brinton
matthew.h.brinton@...
Mar 1, 2001 3:46 pm
Hello everyone, I've come up with an idea for producing lightweight, stable, strong, corrosion resistant (etc, etc) complex-curved bodyshells/panels out of...
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willie_skelly@...
Mar 1, 2001 5:39 pm
Hi Justin, You're definetly not the only one. There are a few of us, I'm not to sure about the south...but there's about 3 (On the list) in the North. Where...
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willie_skelly@...
Mar 1, 2001 5:50 pm
Hi Darren, Sorry for late reply...my electric was off! The ally hubs probably would fit, but the caliper mounting is the problem. It is too far out (The...
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Eddie White
eddie@...
Mar 1, 2001 7:28 pm
We use Egglestons. Somewhere local to Derby/Notts but not sure. Try directory enquiries/yellow pages. Regards, Ed ... From: "Peter Whitlam"...
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John Snowdon
john@...
Mar 1, 2001 8:37 pm
Thanks to everyone who replied about the pinto mods, it was all good advice. About going over the top with the engine; I'm afraid I'm a typical greedy kid;...
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John Snowdon
john@...
Mar 1, 2001 8:43 pm
There's a program on called 'Techsperts' apparently Ron and some guys who've actually finished their cars will be on and chatting about the Locost and what it...
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john@...
Mar 1, 2001 11:06 pm
That gives us a bit of fame, I have video'd it if anyone local wants to see it if they missed it.--- In locost@y..., John Snowdon ... guys ... the ... Locost,...
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Esko Ala-Nisula
eskoa@...
Mar 1, 2001 11:08 pm
Matt, I'm building a Lotus 7 clone, your idea sounds good. Tell me more. Esko...
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DonDavis@...
Mar 1, 2001 11:17 pm
I am trying to decide if I should buy a frame, or build one myself. I think that built frames are a smart way to go, but I am 6' 3" tall and wear US size 11...
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Gary Burns
garyburns@...
Mar 1, 2001 11:38 pm
Hi all, I'm only just catching up with my backlog of e-mails(2000 !), have got my car to the final assembly stage ,having built it in the rear yard of a back...
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camping@...
Mar 2, 2001 1:38 am
... on what ... Winton. High 1.min 44s. on road tyres. I reckon there's another 2 sec min avble if only I could get everything right on the one lap. And at ...
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bratt
bratt@...
Mar 2, 2001 4:53 am
I have heard the original Lotus Seven fit a 5' 8" driver with size 8 feet. Any truth to the story? Does the book Locost have the same interior seating/driving...
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Standhel@...
Mar 2, 2001 5:19 am
I'm Tasmanian and have recently discovered the fabulous Locost world (soon after experiencing a wild ride in a cut-down Westfield)and will shortly be starting...
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GRIFFITHS Martyn [Hum...
Martyn.Griffiths@...
Mar 2, 2001 6:22 am
Unsubbing for a bit. Got six weeks leave! Happy building, see yas in April. Cheers, Martyn...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton@...
Mar 2, 2001 6:44 am
Hi (name?) Welcome aboard, Only pitfall I can see with using the fiat is that as these cars in Australia are registered as new vehicles, you need an ADR...
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Rick Hargraves
rhargrav@...
Mar 2, 2001 7:17 am
Hi Don. I would build the chassis longer. Extend it in the cabin area as it is easier that way. Cheers, Tricky H. AUS ... From: <DonDavis@...> To:...
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Rick Hargraves
rhargrav@...
Mar 2, 2001 7:22 am
ADR 31A will be a problem with the motor if you are going to road register it UNLESS you put it on club rego and the attendant use restrictions. Un-resttricted...
