... No Wayne, Any aluminum alloy will be annealed by this process. I wouldn't trust any other method that doesn't indicate the ENTIRE area you're trying to ...
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Apr 2, 2006 7:13 am
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Hi Folks, I need a pair (or dual chamber) brake fluid reservoirs with a side exit. Any suggestions for a source, (New or breakers yard !) Thanks Gerry ...
I?m new with the Locost project and I didn?t arrive to the aluminium task, but I?m wondering why you need to anneal the aluminium ? Thanks ... You ... melting ...
HI! I am building a Lotus 7.. has anyone used parts from a volvo 740? I am using the rear axel from this car but thinking of using the front axel from a volvo...
Hi Keith, I'm new to the group and while I didn't see the original emails. My thoughts are to use either 2024-O or 6061-O both of which are soft, then after...
... The spindles from the 140 and a Volvo engine, gearbox and rear axle is common choises for Locost builds in Sweden. It may need a bit wider chassis. There...
Spock---There is a problem in rolling the ally around the rounded corner of the top rear corner tubes. If the metal doesn't compress there is too much metal...
Mike, The Volvo 740 rear axle is fairly wide, a 140 or 240 would be better for a Lotus clone unless you want a wide car or wide wings to cover them. The 140...
Hi Esko! Thanks a lot!! /Mike eskoa <eskoa@...> schrieb: Mike, The Volvo 740 rear axle is fairly wide, a 140 or 240 would be better for a Lotus clone...
Greetings, Here is the chance of a lifetime to show off your handiwork! Don't miss it! A writer from a major national automotive publication is planning to ...
Hello to all, A non Locost question/enquiry if I may. I have the chance of buying a Dutton Phaeton which is based roughly on the series 4 Caterham. I have not...
David Wilson
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Apr 12, 2006 9:48 am
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No directly experience of Duttons, but Ford running gear pretty easy to get on with, and directly related to Locost which uses much the same running gear. New...
Dutton were one of the first companies to make a viable 7-style kit in the UK - so it will be fairly old. Rust and GRP-fatigue (delaminating, starring,...
Hi James, Thanks for the reply. As you said, if its cheap, then why not. So depending on just what state its in & price he wants I am very tempted to go for...
David Wilson
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Apr 12, 2006 11:06 am
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Looking on it as spare parts... I think they run crossflows, so if its a 1600 with decent carb, then they are worth a few quid anyway, plus the Cortina...
if you want to know about duttons, go to the dutton owners club and have a look around. the address is www.duttonownersclub.co.uk . there is a list on there of...
Thanks David, not sure of the age of it but I am familiar with GRP as I have a Scimitar SE5a so appreciate what your saying. Thanks for the locostbuilders tip....
David Wilson
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Apr 12, 2006 1:57 pm
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Thanks for the V5 tip Stuart. I hope to view the car this week end so watch this space as they say! Cheers, Dave ... From: stuhump@......
David Wilson
david.wilson@...
Apr 12, 2006 3:40 pm
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Dutton Phaeton, Not the prettiest of the seven style cars. _Dutton Phaeton gallery_ (http://www.duttonownersclub.co.uk/gallery_phaeton.htm) Even the ugliest...
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but very cheap and great fun, easy to maintain and tune !! cheap kitcar fun !!! ... From: DonDavis@... To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 16,...
I have a toyota truck donner which has a 53 " track Can't find what the locost track is or the 442 versions? Would like to know if it would require additional...
Hi from New Zealand I am hopeful someone will be able to help me, I have been chasing my tail on rear lights for some time now. I am searching for some...
Patrick, I don't know if this will help you, but I live in Bath, home of The Morris Minor Centre. I don't know if the lights you want are the ones fitted to...
Steffan Landie lights are my second choice. I believe they are 3" dia, where the BMC units are 2" I think, and, in my opinion, look more in proportion on the...
Thanks, yes, they seem to be the same. Have just contacted them. Patrick ... From: "Peter Ward" <peter.ward1@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...