Fred W B
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| posted on 18/2/10 at 11:35 AM |
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I'd say that's a pretty good guess
I will have spent the equivelant of about 2500 pounds on materials by the time I have made my moulds.
I have seen figures quoted of 1000 hours to make a body pattern the old fashioned way (I have taken longer, and am just starting with moulds now)
So we need someone who is willing to work for 6 months (at 40 hours a week) for 37.5 pounds per hour (including overheads) to meet the 40 k
estimate.
This assumes you start with a set of drawings, no computer/design time has been allowed for
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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eddie99
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| posted on 14/9/10 at 10:49 PM |
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Any progress by any chance?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 27/9/10 at 04:22 PM |
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Hi all.
No progress to speak of at the moment.
Since i started my company i have had no spare time to do any work on the car, and as my time is now booked for the next year, i cant cant see that
changing very soon.
I know keith is flat out with his main business at the moment so it has been put on the back burner.
If anyone wanted to get involved in the project or take the project on themselves, Keith and I would be happy to speak to them.
Thanks
Gaz
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stevebubs
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| posted on 29/9/10 at 12:57 AM |
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Gaz,
How far down the line did the production of the body get?
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907
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:22 AM |
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Sad news. 
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=148630
Paul G
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 2/5/11 at 12:14 PM |
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Do we know who has bought the project?
Keith
Aviemore
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/5/11 at 12:54 PM |
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According to TotalKitCar it's Exceed Autocraft ltd (halfway down the page).
Exceed Autodraft
[Edited on 2/5/11 by David Jenkins]
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/5/11 at 01:26 PM |
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I can confirm that too - I had some cards plonked on my Aeon's seat while i was wandering around the show. Good to see that the car will be
relaunched at the Newark show, but as a 2 seater like mine.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/5/11 at 08:52 AM |
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epona project
Hi all,
Well i have sold the Epona project, and i think it has gone to a good home. I cant wait to see the car full size and i am sure that Exceed will do a
great job.
I will keep everyone posted with any news.
Thanks
Gaz
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SeanStone
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| posted on 4/6/12 at 10:47 AM |
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Any updates?
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 4/6/12 at 10:23 PM |
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This was on ebay lat week ish
Aeon GT2 - a truly unique mid engined sports car | eBay
Stunning looking car 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 08:49 AM |
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Owned by a member of this forum, RazMan!
And yes, it is even more beautiful in real life... it's really well put together.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 08:52 AM |
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IIRC although an Aeon it wasn't an Epona ?
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RazMan
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| posted on 5/6/12 at 09:17 AM |
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Hi Guys,
Just to let everyone know, the Epona is not an Aeon - but has (had?) connections with Aeon Sportscars. As far as I know, both projects have now been
taken over by Exceed Autocraft who relaunched the Aeon GT2 (a variant of my car) last year at Newark.
Judging from the lack of activity on the development of both models (most probably down to the current recession) it looks like they have been shelved
for the moment but I sincerely hope they will resurface in the near future as I honestly think they are both worthy projects which deserve to be kept
alive.
If anyone has any more information I would love to know the full story.
Finally, on a personal note, I have now reluctantly sold my car through Pistonheads - mainly due to my health and personal circumstances.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/5/15 at 06:42 PM |
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What has happened to Exceed? It would appear from Stoneleigh that Aeon now have the GT back in-house...Epona now totally dead?
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Bigheppy
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| posted on 7/6/17 at 10:08 PM |
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Just seen this:- Project for sale on ebay
Epona kit car project, design, business opportunity
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stevebubs
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| posted on 7/6/17 at 11:50 PM |
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Doncaster... that'll be Exceed selling off their assets then...
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tegwin
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| posted on 8/6/17 at 02:05 PM |
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Wow, £6500 for what? 
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