Well folks, my friend the welder arrived today and we welded up my chassis..
Haven't got all the suspension brackets made yet but the rest of the chassis
is...
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theconrodkid@...
Jul 1, 2001 8:03 am
... a labour government you should pick up a gearbox for one cheap,as for a dif i would use one from the best brand in the universe BMW....
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Demonware Restorations
DEMONWARE@...
Jul 1, 2001 8:29 am
ooppsss sorry forgot to let you know.. in case some of you were wondering,m I am in New Zealand... but all
information is greatfully received... Regards Adam...
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dick.axtell@...
Jul 1, 2001 10:45 am
... How did it go? Collected my chassis from MK the previous week. He gave me a test run in his 'Blade-powered, no-frills example. Me knuckles weren't the only...
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dick.axtell@...
Jul 1, 2001 10:45 am
... How did it go? Collected my chassis from MK the previous week. He gave me a test run in his 'Blade-powered, no-frills example. Me knuckles weren't the only...
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Ken Walton
kenwrace@...
Jul 1, 2001 12:03 pm
as it was explained to me---chrome, being hard, will crack if the part flexes beyond a low limit. this crack will then be a stress riser focusing all...
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Ivan
mainly_minis@...
Jul 1, 2001 2:59 pm
i read and post direct to the egroups Ivan Brizzy QLD AU ... a mail item and it takes at least one day, but often two or three days to appear on the list. The...
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Ivan
mainly_minis@...
Jul 1, 2001 3:12 pm
????????????????? where not ganging up on you where not like that Ivan Brizzy QLD AU PS:- ok guys quick wile he is not looking ... UP ON...
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Public Relations Offi...
blue1pro@...
Jul 1, 2001 6:30 pm
It has been called.... "A city of immigrants without slums, without graffiti and without gridlock, dynamic but seldom frenetic, a metropolis with clean air and...
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alan@...
Jul 1, 2001 7:38 pm
Hi All Just received the following from someone who visited my site, www.geocities.com/locostuk "Dear Alan, I am interested in building my own locost 7 here in...
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Hargraves, Rick
rhargraves@...
Jul 1, 2001 8:36 pm
Oops, 600mm is probably the widest you would want Best Regards, Rick Hargraves Tarong Civils Project ph 4163 7222 ext 115 mob 0408 153 683 ... From: Rick...
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James Billings
james.billings@...
Jul 1, 2001 8:39 pm
Just been sitting in our chassis- seems like the gear lever will be a very long way forward, so I was wondering what people have done. No mention in the book...
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paffrench@...
Jul 1, 2001 8:43 pm
... Where are you going for your SVA. Mine is at the Derby SVA station on the 26th of July. I keep tring to think of things to do to the car while I'm waiting....
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Les Newell
les@...
Jul 1, 2001 9:11 pm
Take it for an MOT at an MOT station that is at least 50 miles away. This what I intend to do as soon as mine is driveable. I wonder if they will get fed up...
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Les Newell
les@...
Jul 1, 2001 9:12 pm
What gearbox are you using? If you are using a Ford Type 9 then a Mini gearchange mechanism can be modified to fit.. See ...
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Duncan Ratcliff
duncan.ratcliff@...
Jul 1, 2001 10:18 pm
David, the speedo is still on the blink but from prev cars i have run there about 90km/h, 6500rpm in 2nd, 3.55diff. DTR AUS ... From: David Jenkins...
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Hargraves, Rick
rhargraves@...
Jul 2, 2001 12:46 am
Hi Dave, Lots happened in Brisbane over the weekend. You are quiet this morning - did a cockroach get crushed? ;-( Just like we Aussies were savaged by a Lion...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton@...
Jul 2, 2001 1:17 am
... The Rover 5 speed may be avialable in NZ, but expensive, and it may not (easily) fit in the chassis, as it's a funny shape. There is a company in NZ that...
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Vic Harder
mx5@...
Jul 2, 2001 1:20 am
Folks, Would this work? I've got access to a 1990 non-turbo Supra. Has anyone tried this? Vic...
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dking@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:02 am
Hi Rick, Somehow I'm sure that the world will continue to turn and the sun will come up again tomorrow. I nearly choked on my wheeties when I saw the little...
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Darren Ponton
darren_ponton@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:07 am
Hi Chris, Was working on the 'new' design coil-overs last night, progressing well - didn't have a camera handy. I will put some pics of the design at the page...
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dking@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:17 am
Vic, You are suggesting putting a very long and heavy lump where it doesn't belong. Personally I couldn't think of a worse type of engine to use. The W55...
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dking@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:24 am
Simon, I know that there is some weight information somewhere, that is how I know what my SR-20DET and box weigh. The site reference was on this list...
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geoff.hollins@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:28 am
Yes I would agree - the Supra engine is too big, too tall, too heavy and doesn't offer enough in the way of compensation (i.e., extra power.). I am not so sure...
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Hargraves, Rick
rhargraves@...
Jul 2, 2001 3:31 am
The SR20 is on Phil Bradshaws website - from memory 38kg heavier than the 4A-GE/T50 Cheers, Tricky H. Best Regards, Rick Hargraves Tarong Civils Project ph...
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alan@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:39 am
Hi Pete After being told 20 August at the Gillingham centre, I phoned Edmonton and they could get me in earlier. The originally gave me a date of 4 July at...
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alan@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:43 am
I just dog-legged my gearlever as I didn't want to get involved in trying to make up a remote. It is still quite a long way forward, but at least I won't have...
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geoff.hollins@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:52 am
If you contact the NSW Westfield agent whose name is Henderson (sorry but I don't have any more detail) I understand that, among other things, he offers a...
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Vic Harder
mx5@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:56 am
Thanks for the response on the 6cyl "supra" engine (toyota 7mGE)... too heavy was the general consensus. That got me searching all over the net for ali or...
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dking@...
Jul 2, 2001 5:59 am
Geoff, The W55 gearbox will certainly handle any power that we may throw at it. It is slightly wider than the T50 and about the same width and length, it is ...
