Hello David: The best place to find "certified quality nuts and bolts" is at your nearest airfield. Aviation standards are second to none. For us N. Americans...
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Roger Picken
rbp@...
Apr 1, 1999 2:07 pm
... I ... Hi Mike I beleive you refer to the "Champ Class" cars. There are very few mods allowed. They get bumped up to about 170bhp. Roger...
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Alex Devonport
adevonport@xxxxxxxx.x...
Apr 1, 1999 2:52 pm
... In the auto industry we typically use grade 8 fasteners for suspension, with a yield strength of 130 ksi, and these can be bought for a very reasonable...
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David Jenkins
david.w.jenkins@xxxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 2:59 pm
Folks, I have just wasted several hours and a few gallons of petrol touring the local scrapyards for an early model escort/cortina/capri back axle. The only ...
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Wally
wally@xxxx.xx.xxx
Apr 1, 1999 4:36 pm
Hi Mike. ... I didn't know they used a transaxle.. ... mandatory. In what way would it be difficult? ... A truck engine?? (Splutter!) I presume you mean like a...
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Wally
wally@xxxx.xx.xxx
Apr 1, 1999 4:39 pm
Hi Ed. ... physically big and on an angle, it has the worlds worst design for water pump. It goes nice but insulates you from the thrills. Would you say the...
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John O'Mahoney
johnf@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 8:36 pm
I bought my first set of bolts from Arrow Fasteners in Bedford, I beleive they have other outlets around the country. Then I started to use Trident Racing...
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John O'Mahoney
johnf@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 9:05 pm
John I have used a Sierra column in my locost as I thought I may have to pass SVA, which I escaped ! The regulations don't I beleive stipulate the number of...
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Howard, Randolph E
Randolph.Howard@xxx.x...
Apr 1, 1999 9:27 pm
Does anyone out there know of a source for a Lotus poster (or posters) or other printed matter showing pictures of all the Lotus models made? I am especially...
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Steve
steve@xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 10:11 pm
... I've got some re-printed posters of the 60/70's Lotus 7 adverts (some of which are very funny!) which I picked up from one of the many stalls selling old...
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J Viviani II
GEENO1@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 1, 1999 11:51 pm
... If interested check out John Watson's Sevens site many pictures, manuals etc www.lotus7register.co.uk Gino On side note, will the person looking for the...
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Rick & Lesley Hargraves
rhargrav@xxxxxxx.xxx....
Apr 2, 1999 12:00 am
Hi David, I think the Mk4/5 Cortina is about 4" wider than the Timken version. Mike Laws in Adelaide is using this axle in his 4" wider versions. Hey Mike can...
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Michael Mosbey
shumacher@xxxxxxxxx.x...
Apr 2, 1999 5:03 am
... From: Wally <wally@...> To: <locost@onelist.com> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 10:36 AM Subject: [locost] Porsche donor? ... I would think the...
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David Jenkins
david.w.jenkins@xxxxx...
Apr 2, 1999 5:07 am
Rick & Lesley, People have suggested using the wider axle on the standard chassis if planning to use 'standard size' wheels rather than wide ones. I have a...
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ED
edco@xxxx.xxxx
Apr 2, 1999 8:01 am
Hello Are there any makers of carbon fiber noses and fenders in the USA California preferably... I have looked at that site below in England and those...
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lawsmjbm
lawsmjbm@...
Apr 1, 1999 10:30 pm
G'Day Guys, The Mk3 thru Mk5 Cortina axles( we know them as TC,TD,TE,TF) are 1340mm from backing plate to backing plate and 1520mm at the mounting flanges. The...
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Bell, Mike
mbell@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 2, 1999 1:59 pm
Hello All! My apologies for not including Ben Chapman's pix address. I've been trying to rectify the problem from home, but for whatever reason, that...
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Alex Devonport
adevonport@xxxxxxxx.x...
Apr 2, 1999 2:18 pm
... If you want to do this on the cheap wally then get an old alfa alfetta/guilietta/gtv from the late 70s/early 80s as they have the same layout but with a...
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Howard, Randolph E
Randolph.Howard@xxx.x...
Apr 2, 1999 5:20 pm
I have talked to numerous people on the subject of wide tires on a L7 type car. Some of the most knowledgeable people say that 195-60 tires are just fine and...
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ED
edco@xxxx.xxxx
Apr 2, 1999 5:42 pm
Hello Sign up to the porschelist.org and ask the 944 forum what they think of the idea... I doubt the wisdom of 924 or 944 engines in a Locost the engines are...
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David Jenkins
david.w.jenkins@xxxxx...
Apr 2, 1999 6:10 pm
Mike, For reference, do you know the distance between flanges for a Mk II Escort? Is the difference in width between Mk2 & Mk5 axles really 275mm (~ 11")? That...
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John Swift
swift.bros@xxxxxx.xx....
Apr 2, 1999 7:13 pm
John Thanks for the info on your steering setup. Since my last E.mail I have been playing with my steering,and I have managed to fit it all together reasonably...
997
Kevin Cole
kevin@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx...
Apr 2, 1999 8:09 pm
Hello everyone... I've just joined in the fun, and thought I'd throw in my two-Penh worth on the metalastic bush quandary. As an ex-westfield employee, we...
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Sean Cooper
Sean@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx...
Apr 2, 1999 10:00 pm
No info on posters, but a few weeks ago I borrowed a book from my local Library on the Lotus Marque. It contained photos of most (if not all the cars...
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stephen chan
schan_ca@xxxxxxxxxxx....
Apr 2, 1999 11:16 pm
Hello Kevin: How was the W**tf***d chasis welded? Torch, MIG or TIG? Thanks Stephen =================================================== -- ... ...
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Dennis Martin
rolltorecord@xxxxxxx....
Apr 3, 1999 1:03 am
... Has anyone got a copy of the new Champion book, if so what is new, or where has he improved on the first one???? Also if you can help i want to know what...
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Rick & Lesley Hargraves
rhargrav@xxxxxxx.xxx....
Apr 2, 1999 11:24 pm
H David, You are spot on about big wide tyres on the Seven - 195's seem to be the max that most people use for general road use. It may be an idea to work from...
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Kevin Cole
kevin@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxx...
Apr 3, 1999 9:37 am
Hi Stephen. The chassis were all MIG welded, even the light weight race spec ones (18swg). I've finally managed to clean out the garage and begin on the...
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Gustaf Ulander
gustaf.ulander@...
Apr 3, 1999 9:48 am
Hi all ... Från: Michael Mosbey <shumacher@...> ... The "truck" is actually the VW (not Audi..) LT 31, which by US standards more would be regarded...
1004
sglass@...
Apr 3, 1999 11:59 am
I wonder if anybody has looked at the Susuki 3 and 4 cylinder engine as a possible powerplant. It can be found in the Susuki jeep with a 4sp gearbox. These...
