I got a Toyota Starlett rack and think it's a winner. Only 20" between U-joints which isn't too far off the control arm pivots. Shoudn't bump-steer too...
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gertb2002
Jun 24, 2005 1:17 am
I listed them on e-bay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=4558278258 Gert Burkhardt...
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David Loll
davidloll
Jun 24, 2005 5:24 am
Keith : If you are trying to make a left hand drive,turn the right hand drive rack over end for end. Then the steering shaft will be on the left. David Loll ...
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Geoff Tyler
gtyler315
Jun 24, 2005 8:26 am
OK, I'll be the one to say it....... You can't just turn the rack over, unless you like inverted steering. i.e. left wheel for right turn and visa versa. You...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jun 24, 2005 10:16 am
David-------- I origionally had a rack from a Geo Metro I was proud of until I realized it was behind the wheels and my Mustang 2 spindles require a front...
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dave cave
dacavo2000
Jun 24, 2005 1:07 pm
If you really want a sierra steering rack with a danish accent i.e. LHD i`ll try and find you one at a breakers and send it on at cost, but i´m afraid it...
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David Loll
davidloll
Jun 25, 2005 3:42 am
Keith; Chevy chevette is front mount. David Loll hilltopper41@... ... From: "Keith Williams" <kwilliams1936@...> To:...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jun 25, 2005 4:42 am
go to summit racing on the net. you can have a rack custom built for midget racers if you want and they can supply about any stock unit. David Loll...
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VDesign-sapo
xico_ze54
Jun 25, 2005 6:15 pm
Jorge Coelho, of Viseu, Portugal, made a go-kart with a drivetrain of a Citroen 2CV. You can see images at: http://www.viseudesign.com/kart.htm any comments...
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Günther Pommer
gpommer
Jun 26, 2005 12:42 am
I'm using chevy chevette on my LHD car. Works fine and is cheap and fully rebuildable. Also realized that my '98 Dodge Dakota has a front mounted power...
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Ernesto Freitas
eusouoernesto
Jun 27, 2005 11:25 pm
Hello. I've made an update to my webpage, and now you can download some more 2D and 3D DXF files. They are drawings from automotive parts such as shock...
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Alejandro Londoño
lr54vw56
Jun 28, 2005 12:22 pm
Hello everybody! has anyone got the dashboard - bulkhead plans? please send it al lr54vw56@... or alejols@... Thanks,Alejandro Londono. ... ...
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nitrogeno24
Jun 28, 2005 1:54 pm
Hi Günther, I think you are refering to the Brazilian Chevette... If so, What is the width of the Chevette rack? Thanks a lot. Gonzalo. ... and fully ... ...
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felipe duenas
felipeduenas
Jun 28, 2005 2:47 pm
Alejandro: Dime que exactamamente quieres creo que es el layout del tablero de instrumentos pero no estoy seguro yo estoy construyendo un chassis de prueba...
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felipe duenas
felipeduenas
Jun 28, 2005 2:48 pm
Hi my name is Felipe i'm from Ecuador The rack from the chevette are 10" from mount to mount, and between 45" and 46" long with the outer tie rod installed ...
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tractorfeatures
Jun 29, 2005 5:45 pm
Looking at starting to build a locost. I have in my garden a 1989 MK2 Ford Fiesta which I can use. But this is front wheel drive. I have searched the net...
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Günther Pommer
gpommer
Jun 29, 2005 8:35 pm
Hi Gonzalo, guess our friend Felipe as already answered your question. And yes it's the brazilian chevette. Similar versions should also have been sold in the...
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George
geo1129
Jun 30, 2005 3:01 am
... compleated that I know of. The biggest problem is the lack of mounting on one side of the engine. this can be overcome by making a front plate for the...
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tractorfeatures
Jun 30, 2005 11:02 am
Thanks for the quick feedback. This does help alot, but I am still a little confused as to whether it is woth my while, or whether I should get another donor. ...
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Ed Bratt
locoster
Jun 30, 2005 1:28 pm
Andrew: There have been others using a Fiesta engine in a Locost. Too bad the archive search is so screwed up by Yahoo. George, was talking about using your...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Jun 30, 2005 2:53 pm
... There are some mid-engined designs. http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/ http://www.wildhorsesracing.com/projects/Locost/locost.htm ...
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felipe duenas
felipeduenas
Jun 30, 2005 3:29 pm
Hi Staffan : Search www.grabercars.com "La Bala"sport car ... From: "Staffan V" <liftarn@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday,...
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George
geo1129
Jul 1, 2005 3:55 am
... your question correctly. I assumed the Ron dream had bit. There are many that use a compleate transaxle but I only know of one that is wildly sucessfull....
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tractorfeatures
Jul 1, 2005 12:29 pm
Thanks for the responses. I thought it would be simpler to use the Fiesta as I already had it, but looks like it is not. I think I will get another donor car...
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Ed Bratt
locoster
Jul 1, 2005 1:49 pm
Andrew: I dug up a good reference to the Ford Kent engine. The engine does have some value because it was used in many racing applications. ...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Jul 1, 2005 2:19 pm
... Get it from the horse's mouth instead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Kent_engine...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 1, 2005 3:51 pm
Just to add for those who don't know (are there any of you?), the Kent Xflow is the engine used in the Escort Mk2, the donor car from the Locost build book. It...
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locost@yahoogroups.com
Jul 1, 2005 5:40 pm
This file contains the posting guidelines, or "house rules" for the Locost mailing list. It is auto-posted once a month to the list, and is sent to new...
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Eddie Fowler
bigdog56e
Jul 2, 2005 1:54 am
I have a carburator and distributor from a '71 Pinto 1600cc if anyone is in need of them. Eddie...
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tractorfeatures
Jul 2, 2005 7:39 pm
Wow...I am one of the ones who did not know. Thanks. I looked at the links about the Kent engine and from the dates etc it seems like the Fiesta engine is the...
