I also agree... :) There is a splendid book about maintaining the Lotus 7 (the name of which escapes me at the moment). In that book he describes the sort of...
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I also also agree... I didn't catch the beginning - but i thought it specifically about worrying about your chassis rusting from the inside out if you have a...
Frans wrote: It is a HQ steel, "A Scuba tank is used at 200 or 300 Bar (Depending on type of tank) and in The Netherlands need to be tested every 4/5 year...
James Even though you ban this kinda thing, it stays on the main site archive. I would suggest that you also delete it as it will just get mentioned moreso and...
I think that was what I was saying! :) My point was that even the old Lotuses (Loti?) rarely rusted from the inside out, despite C.Chapman's total lack of...
EW tube is available pre-galvanized (electroplated, not dipped) so that may be the best idea if building new. Makes it a bugger to weld though :-( Russell...
Hi Folks, Am just in the process of fitting up my rear suspension etc. I am using standard Sierra stuff, (diff, un-altered drive shafts, brake discs, hub...
Hi Folks, Am just in the process of fitting up my rear suspension etc. I am using standard Sierra stuff, (diff, un-altered drive shafts, brake discs, hub...
I've read where you have to be very careful welding coated tubing as the gasses can be quite bad for your health. It makes the welding job that much more...
Honda Fireblade engine for sale removed from 24000 mile '94 bike after low speed drop (15mph on diesel covered roundabout)no damage to side casings. Clocks not...
Hi Guys, Going to buy some rose joints for the back axel, and it dawned on me I don't know how strong I need them? They seem to start at 2000kg and go up to...
Premier Wiring (http://www.premierwiring.co.uk/) will sell you a simple little handbrake switch for 3.5 UKP that's easy to fit. Nice tough little device. ...
Has anyone out there got any photos or plans for making side screens? I'm interested in making some with poly-carbinate windows, but I'm not sure how to join...
the quality and loading of these joints varies widely by mfr and construction. they are also derated to 25% for shock loads Jon Ison on locostbuilders runs...
You can also buy dustcovers for the joint, I would suggest you buy those as the joints will last a lot longer. You can also buy them with grease nipples built...
The main problem with poly sheet is that is gives a reflection and is harder to see through. I can mail you a couple of pics of poly screens if you mail me off...
Mike wrote: Ant wrote: "Has anyone out there got any photos or plans for making side screens? I'm interested in making some with poly-carbinate windows, but...
I am struggling with understanding exactly how the rear uprights are made as in the drawings in the files section. Has anyone got any photos or other drawings...
At last nights meeting of the Western Australian Locost Builders Group, we held a ballot to select a name to use when we incorporate into a club. I am pleased...
Me Too. Both side screen and roof (hood) Dave Loll ... From: "eskoa" <eskoa@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 4:29 PM ...
whats the best place to get my rear wings, im using 'standard' book escort axle, the lolocost one seems best suted to the sierra setup, also i could do with...