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50792 Dave Grandeffo
cartdave2000 Send Email
Apr 1, 2006
2:11 pm
... 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 ...
50793 locost@yahoogroups.com Send Email Apr 2, 2006
7:13 am
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...
50794 Gerry
gerry_mclaug... Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
10:42 am
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 ...
50795 Spock
guzmanpenabeer Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
10:42 am
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 ...
50796 michael.pelzl Send Email Apr 3, 2006
10:43 am
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...
50797 John Gould
almostgem Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
10:44 am
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...
50798 Staffan V
liftarn42 Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
11:51 am
... 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...
50799 Keith Williams
trackfodder Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
12:53 pm
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...
50800 eskoa
opto_mech2000 Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
1:44 pm
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...
50801 Michael Pelzl
michael.pelzl Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
4:40 pm
Hej Staffan! Tack för hjälpen! /Michael Staffan V <liftarn@...> schrieb: ... The spindles from the 140 and a Volvo engine, gearbox and rear axle...
50802 Michael Pelzl
michael.pelzl Send Email
Apr 3, 2006
4:41 pm
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...
50803 briz52 Send Email Apr 5, 2006
12:49 am
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 ...
50804 David Wilson
david.wilson@... Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
9:48 am
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...
50805 James Hughes
jnahughes Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
10:08 am
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...
50806 David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
10:14 am
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,...
50807 David Wilson
david.wilson@... Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
11:06 am
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...
50808 James Hughes
jnahughes Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
11:15 am
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...
50809 stuhump@...
stuhump Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
12:50 pm
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...
50810 David Wilson
david.wilson@... Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
1:57 pm
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....
50811 David Wilson
david.wilson@... Send Email
Apr 12, 2006
3:40 pm
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@......
50812 DonDavis@...
minicountrym... Send Email
Apr 15, 2006
11:18 pm
Dutton Phaeton, Not the prettiest of the seven style cars. _Dutton Phaeton gallery_ (http://www.duttonownersclub.co.uk/gallery_phaeton.htm) Even the ugliest...
50813 briz52 Send Email Apr 18, 2006
2:07 am
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50814 stuhump@...
stuhump Send Email
Apr 18, 2006
6:36 pm
but very cheap and great fun, easy to maintain and tune !! cheap kitcar fun !!! ... From: DonDavis@... To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 16,...
50815 brentobrent Send Email Apr 19, 2006
8:03 am
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...
50816 eskoa
opto_mech2000 Send Email
Apr 19, 2006
12:14 pm
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&quot;...
50817 Patrick & Ann-Marie
prnams Send Email
Apr 21, 2006
6:11 am
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...
50818 Staffan V
liftarn42 Send Email
Apr 21, 2006
6:52 am
... 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....
50819 Peter Ward
peetsker Send Email
Apr 21, 2006
8:58 am
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...
50820 Patrick & Ann-Marie
prnams Send Email
Apr 21, 2006
10:25 am
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...
50821 Patrick & Ann-Marie
prnams Send Email
Apr 21, 2006
10:29 am
Thanks, yes, they seem to be the same. Have just contacted them. Patrick ... From: "Peter Ward" <peter.ward1@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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