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Jan 2, 2006 6:12 pm
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Hello loco friends. Happy new year to you all. I have two topics today. Did any of you builder out there have plans or drawings of a rear de dion assembly. ...
I am forewarding it to you car guys too since many of you have industry savvy and maybe have some useful advice KW Note: forwarded message attached. ...
I have been doing the computer looking for job opportunities within a 50 mi. radius of Bartlesvile Ok. Tulsa is OK but I have to pull at least $15/hr to make...
Smwere on the Rorty's site http://www.rorty-design.com/ is a plan for a whell eplaind DeiDion in PDF format. janeriklie <janerik.lie@...> wrote: Hello...
here's what j've found yesterday on the web. these are drawings of the alfa romeo rear de dion, that you can find on the alfetta (including gt & gtv) and the...
I am a new member and I am trying to access the photo section and keep getting an error message. Is it down? Thanks for any help. Tony Cornett Bakersfield,...
Hi my name is DJ, and I'm in WA-state. My dad turned me on to Ron's book & the whole Locost idea. So, it looks like I'm going to start collecting parts soon,...
Has anybody looked at snowmobile shocks for the Locost? There are tons for new and used ones to choose from, and at a cheaper price than automotive shocks....
Since I am using a Corolla GTS rear axle, I wanted the front end bolt pattern to match. So, I am using Pinto spindles with 1982 Toyota Supra Hubs and brakes....
Sorry for the delay in moderating some of the recent new members messages. As most know, the first few postings from a new member are moderated to ensure they...
There was some discussion on this a couple of years back. Try searching the archive for more information. James ... From: Dusty [mailto:dustyb@...] ...
... I also found http://www.exd.se where the builder uses a B204E 2.0 litre turbo engine from a SAAB 9000 CSE 1997 and a R28 gearbox from a Opel Omega 1995. On...
Staffen- I will tell you of the route I am taking. I have a 1988 4AG-E Toyota engine. It is a 16V. OHC injected engine that develops ~120 hp. They are used...
The problem is that Opels are not sold here in the USA and it would be a problem obtaining a good gear box from Europe and then there is the matter of spare...
James: I bought a set of four Skidoo shocks, but have not used them yet. Other things have put my build on the back burner. There is a line of shocks sold by...
... The Opel Omega was sold in the US from 1997 to 2001 as Cadillac Catera so it may be available, but it may be the wrong Omega version. For the Aussies the...
Then the chances are good that they still used the T5 or T56 transmissions in those cars since they are GM products with big engines and RWD. Esko ... From:...
... As a ... interested I ... will ... Thanks to all those who checked out my spare tank on ebay unfortuntaley they cocked up my listing. If you were one of...
... But it was the Opel Omega B (1994 onwards) that was sold as Holden VT Commodore (and from that on to 2004 onwards Pontiac GTO). I suspect the gearbox the...
Staffan: The Chevette ("world car" under several other names) used a T5 transmission. I have a ($50) 5 speed T5 taking up space in my garage. The problem...
Hi All, I am starting on a project which is a little different. I am going to convert a fiat uno to a rear wheel drive bike engined powered hot rod. If anyone ...
Nice approach! There are likely many similar mixes mate differing hub/spindles. I am using a Cortina (86 Hyundai Stellar) spindle and the Corolla GTS hub and...
The VT Commodore was only "styled" to look like an Opel Omega, as Holden did with the late 1980s Opel Omega the body is considerably wider slightly longer, and...
While I wouldn't think there was any techical issue with using a VW motor, why on earth would you choose it? It rattles, it's redline is only slightly higher...
... But isn't the VN Commodore just a rebadged Omega? It was first released in -88 so they should be available by now. But then it disn't use the same engine...
Hal: If it is steel for a chassis, just order mild steel like the book specifies. 4130 cromoly would cost a fortune. Do you have the book? Ed ... From:...
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