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50792
... 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 ...
Dave Grandeffo
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Apr 1, 2006
2:11 pm
50793
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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Apr 2, 2006
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50794
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 ...
Gerry
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Apr 3, 2006
10:42 am
50795
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 ...
Spock
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Apr 3, 2006
10:42 am
50796
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...
michael.pelzl
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Apr 3, 2006
10:43 am
50797
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...
John Gould
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Apr 3, 2006
10:44 am
50798
... 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...
Staffan V
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Apr 3, 2006
11:51 am
50799
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...
Keith Williams
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Apr 3, 2006
12:53 pm
50800
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...
eskoa
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Apr 3, 2006
1:44 pm
50801
Hej Staffan! Tack för hjälpen! /Michael Staffan V <liftarn@...> schrieb: ... The spindles from the 140 and a Volvo engine, gearbox and rear axle...
Michael Pelzl
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Apr 3, 2006
4:40 pm
50802
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...
Michael Pelzl
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Apr 3, 2006
4:41 pm
50803
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 ...
briz52
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Apr 5, 2006
12:49 am
50804
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
50805
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...
James Hughes
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Apr 12, 2006
10:08 am
50806
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,...
David Jenkins
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Apr 12, 2006
10:14 am
50807
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
50808
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...
James Hughes
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Apr 12, 2006
11:15 am
50809
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...
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Apr 12, 2006
12:50 pm
50810
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
50811
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
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Apr 12, 2006
3:40 pm
50812
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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Apr 15, 2006
11:18 pm
50813
Next weekend is closer than you think! Greetings, The 4th Annual Southwest Se7ens Festival is just a few days away. Don't miss it! Please sign-up NOW to...
briz52
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Apr 18, 2006
2:07 am
50814
but very cheap and great fun, easy to maintain and tune !! cheap kitcar fun !!! ... From: DonDavis@... To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 16,...
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stuhump
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Apr 18, 2006
6:36 pm
50815
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...
brentobrent
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Apr 19, 2006
8:03 am
50816
Brent, My wife keeps telling me that I don't "look so good". Wonder if that means that I can't find anything...... Esko ... From: "brentobrent"...
eskoa
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Apr 19, 2006
12:14 pm
50817
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 & Ann-Marie
prnams
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Apr 21, 2006
6:11 am
50818
... What about Land Rover lights? They are small and roundish. They should be easy to find and according to what I'm told quite inexpensive too....
Staffan V
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Apr 21, 2006
6:52 am
50819
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...
Peter Ward
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Apr 21, 2006
8:58 am
50820
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...
Patrick & Ann-Marie
prnams
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Apr 21, 2006
10:25 am
50821
Thanks, yes, they seem to be the same. Have just contacted them. Patrick ... From: "Peter Ward" <peter.ward1@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Patrick & Ann-Marie
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