Hello All, Though I'm designing and building my own three wheeler, I studied Ron Champion's book for quite a bit. Perhaps a locost will be in order once I...
I am thinking about building the locost but in the book it says most of the mechanical bits are from a Mrk1 or 2 escort and cortina does anyone else know if...
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Steve wrote: p.s. Any idea how many of those books Ron Champion actually sold? Rumor has it that it's Haynes Pub's best seller. Also results in sales of donor...
connickey12 wrote: I am thinking about building the locost but in the book it says most of the mechanical bits are from a Mrk1 or 2 escort and cortina does ...
... Hello All, I'm designing and building my own three wheeler, It's a composite three wheeler modeled *somewhat* after the MIT Aztec, made from a sandwich of...
In a message dated 01/01/04 22:33:08 GMT Standard Time, geo1129@... ... see allan staniforth's race and rally source book, composites, start with ...
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Jan 1, 2004 11:18 pm
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In a message dated 01/01/2004 10:26:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, locost@yahoogroups.com writes: I live in Fairfield California between SAC and San Fransisco Do...
hi-keith williams here. by now you have seen cushing's letter about joining locost north america. news to me too. sounds good. I have the champion version...
Hi all I am considering building a Locost at the moment. I have read the book and once i complete the restoration of my Scimitar, i will start construction. I...
I've spent the last few days scrounging around the scrap yards for parts and options. Here's a neat bit of stuff: I picked up a 1989 Cadillac Eldorado rear...
Keith; I don't know who you are having build your building,if you are doing it yourself Great. Do NOT have a guy named Andrew Jackson as he will rip you off...
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Jan 3, 2004 6:05 am
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... Abestea, For about 10 years I drove a TR-3A in the Northeastern US. I'm sure our winters are worse than anything the UK experiences. When it got to...
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Jan 3, 2004 3:35 pm
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Keith Williams wrote: I have the champion version frame ready to install driveshaft tunnel etc. and wrestling with where to stick the engine. I am using a...
George, I had a 1960 Triumph TR3-A with a factory hard top. At above 40mph tha side curtains would open up at the top and let the heat blow out. My right leg...
In a message dated 01/02/2004 10:43:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, locost@yahoogroups.com writes: I don't think it bloody likely i could find 16 Triumph harold...
In a message dated 03/01/04 19:14:20 GMT Standard Time, house19uk@... ... if it's a tandem system, ie two cylinders (yes of course it is, with a bias ...
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Jan 3, 2004 8:17 pm
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Steve, Most of the mods are to FWD engines which lay on a bit of an angle - it usually consists of cutting a wedge of 35mm to nothing and run about 8mm above...
Paul wrote: We have a twin cylinder brke set up with bias bar but could someone please advise me what size m/c to use on the front? It really depends on what...
Keith, A 4A-GE /T50 transmission setup usually has the bellhousing/gearbox joint in line with the front of the C tube. Cheers, Tricky H. Aussie GAZshocks ...
Thanks Rick, seeing those pics would be cool to give me an idea of the mod. I've been sizing up the oil pan, the one on the 16V is a two piece pan and an oil...
Hi guys, I am just new to the group and I was wondering if there are any kiwi Locost builders out there that can help me out with who to see re certifications...
I am doing this now on my 20v. What I did was: Drill out the spot welds holding the splash tray thing, remove spash tray thing. Measure evenly all the way...
Thanks Hess. My 20V has no arrived yet, it's in transit and should be here this week so I should get an opportunity to compare. I agree with you, I'm very...
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