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Andy Mills
andym2020
Jan 1, 2003 7:50 pm
Hello locosters, Happy new year :) I have a 'D' reg 957cc Fiesta Popular stuck in my garage that I need to shift (so I can start on my Locost!) Basically, I'm...
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George Cushing
pinyachta
Jan 1, 2003 9:41 pm
Message: 6 Alan, You're wrong, you're right. The front and rear suspensions displayed on the site are clearly the same as the Chevette/T1000, but for the rear...
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George Cushing
pinyachta
Jan 1, 2003 10:03 pm
Interesting. Must have been quite the intrumentation set up. I was watching the SCCA ProRally cars on the Speed channel. Noticed the front disks were cherry to...
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Kay L. Malmquist
davidloll
Jan 1, 2003 11:02 pm
A few weeks ago in one the posted messages I read that the body skins are bonded and pop riveted to the frame. My question on this subject is ,what do the body...
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John O'Reilly
joraust
Jan 2, 2003 2:24 am
... Hello Kay I bonded mine with Bostik FP with the appropriate liquid primer first. Cost of AUD 4 per tube as against AUD 15 for Sikaflex. Such is MY...
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John O'Reilly
joraust
Jan 2, 2003 2:33 am
Hi out there I stuffed up; please read Bostik MATRIX FC for the adhesive. I am told it is used for truck and bus panels, and needs to be taken off with a block...
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Rob Lane <rlane@.....
tasmod
Jan 2, 2003 5:33 pm
Hi all, My car is now over 3 years old and I'm in the process of giving it a freshen up. There was very light rust evident in various places and these act as ...
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nitrogeno24 <gpenn...
nitrogeno24
Jan 2, 2003 5:48 pm
I'm using a rear axle wider than the escort, but my chassis is a book one. I think i need to adjust the front track at least 50mm (longer) per side. I'm using...
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Chris <bd_juju@......
bd_juju
Jan 2, 2003 5:54 pm
... Well, you were sorta right.. The -first- generation Impulse (84 to 90 or so) was RWD. In .au, I think it was known as the Holden Piazza. After 90 or so,...
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bratt
locoster
Jan 2, 2003 6:01 pm
Kay: A number of builders have opted for Liquid Nails as a bonding agent. Ed ... From: Kay L. Malmquist To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January...
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Gareth Jones
garethpowys
Jan 2, 2003 6:15 pm
Don't know if Liquid Nails is the same product as No More Nails, but if it is it won't do a very good job as a bonding agent - that stuff only works if at...
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nitrogeno24 <gpenn...
nitrogeno24
Jan 2, 2003 6:15 pm
I'm using a rear axle wich is wider than the one escort axle, but I'm using a book chassis. Do i have to lengthen the front suspension arms so as to keep the...
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locost@...
duncan_hardy
Jan 2, 2003 6:15 pm
... Yep, steer clear of Sikaflex. I used it extensively in the build of my car about 3 years ago and was impressed how good it was. For the first two years...
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bare2510 <bareneki...
bare2510
Jan 2, 2003 6:38 pm
Perhaps a silly question.. but why Bond the Ali to the tubes? Original 7's did not have this(and their frames were "flexy" at best:-).. .. being able to remove...
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Gareth Jones
garethpowys
Jan 2, 2003 6:45 pm
... I think Ron's idea is just to seal the joints to stop water getting in. Personally I would go for bonding OR rivets and sealer. Quite what I'd use for a...
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johnlocost7 <john....
johnlocost7
Jan 2, 2003 8:43 pm
Just want to see what other people think of it. Still building it and am looking for you comments and ideas. So let me know what you think and what I should...
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Clive Hadfield
minge4england
Jan 2, 2003 10:18 pm
... there has been very little adhesion to the metal, and the paint can literally be peeled off in sheets, coming off like black polythene. ... OK sorry for...
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bob <bobofashford@...
bobveryard
Jan 2, 2003 10:26 pm
... And a happy new year to you as well david....
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David Jenkins <d_w...
d_w_jenkins
Jan 3, 2003 9:06 am
Rob, Thanks for this info - it's always useful! rgds, David...
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Rob Lane <rlane@.....
tasmod
Jan 3, 2003 9:20 am
... Ron didn't suggest bonding but sealing using a silicone sealer to keep water out. The original idea to bond, came from the race boys who were just starting...
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Geoff Tyler
g_tyler2002
Jan 3, 2003 10:14 am
Hi Clive, I had an Email conversation with the POR15 tech dept and they seem to have identified where I went wrong. Like yourself I was left with an insightly...
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Roebuck, Alex
maroebuck
Jan 3, 2003 11:12 am
One comment: NEVER put "Under Construction" on a website. If the page ain't there, don't link to it. ... From: johnlocost7 <john.sportscar@...> ...
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Matt Trinder
matttrinder2002
Jan 3, 2003 11:14 am
May be a trifle picky, but Costs Links etc do not have apostropes as they are plurals, not abreviations ... From: Roebuck, Alex [mailto:alex.roebuck@...] ...
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ROBERTS, Danny
danro_ltd
Jan 3, 2003 11:37 am
John Excellent site!!! I really enjoy reading build diaries and yours is no exception!. It is this list and the build diaries that keep me motivated with my...
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Bryon K Harp <isog...
isogriffination
Jan 3, 2003 7:37 pm
... I'm ... arms ... I would advise making new wider arms. For handling the front tires should be even with the rear or wider, although most people make them ...
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Daren Taylor
daren57
Jan 3, 2003 8:54 pm
i am considering the following mods to my already highly modded 1600 xflow(now 120-130 bhp) if anyone has any advice on any of these i would greatly apriciate...
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George Cushing
pinyachta
Jan 3, 2003 9:59 pm
Message: 13 Generally, the front track on a vehicle is the same or an inch or so wider than the rear. To remain consistent with that practice the answer would...
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Marcel Pierson
marcelpierson
Jan 4, 2003 12:10 am
Happy new year from Venezuela. Guys, i need to aks for something. Has anyone some drawings to build the Mudguards and Nosecone by myself? I just need the...
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fitzgerald_j@...
fitzgerald_j
Jan 4, 2003 4:09 am
Marcel The mudguards are fairly easy depends on what size the tyres are. The nose cone for some sizes/drawings try the following sites ...
