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Other plans for cars?
donut - 20/2/06 at 07:19 PM

Are there any other plans for cars that are different to the locost? just in case someone wanted to build something different?

paulf - 20/2/06 at 08:21 PM

I thinkj it is still possible to get plans for the Burlinton Arrow , a 30s style 2 seater it was originally based on a herald chassis but think the plans include drawings for a ford based ladder chassis.
The body work is wood and ally and quality depnds a lot on the builder but i have seen some nicely built ones.
Paul.

rusty nuts - 20/2/06 at 08:53 PM

Does'nt uncle Ron do plans for a buggie?

donut - 21/2/06 at 07:36 AM

I was thinking more on the lines of a Lola or some other slightly larger sports car.

James - 21/2/06 at 09:03 AM

GT40 replica maybe, didn't like them much before but have come to appreciate them recently.
Would try and do it the Locost way: Buy a GRP tub and build my own chassis. That way also has the benefit of being a decent chassis as opposed to the battleship heavy crap you see at the shows!

And of course the ultimate project.... Mclaren F1 replica.

Cheers,
James

donut - 21/2/06 at 09:08 AM

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GT40 replica maybe, didn't like them much before but have come to appreciate them recently.
You must be getting old mate!!

Seriously i like the idea of getting hold of a body (ooh er Mrs!) and building a chassis to suit. As you say that way the chassis can be all tubular and light.

Trouble is i can't weld!! But could always learn!!

ned - 21/2/06 at 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by donut
Trouble is i can't weld!! But could always learn!!

Andy, please don't, I'd be very scared

donut - 21/2/06 at 09:23 AM



In the garage no one can hear you scream!!

Arthur Dent - 21/2/06 at 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Does'nt uncle Ron do plans for a buggie?


yeah but its crap. Lots of other buggies plan out there though.

caber - 21/2/06 at 10:50 PM

Learn to weld! it's great fun and you can make all sorts of other things as well as cars!

Caber

DIY Si - 22/2/06 at 01:06 AM

Weldin's easy. I couldn't the other side of xmas and now i have a nearly complete chassis! Just take your time and learn on offcuts. Was once told to turn stuff up until it blows holes and then turn things back a notch. Should see you about right.

Dutchman - 22/2/06 at 03:00 PM

Well I dont know what is the prices on AC Cobra at UK , but Fiber body is 1900euro in Serbia , but I do not know any site that is offering plans for casi... but thinking of redesigning the locost chassis and make a Cobra ... the only thing is that the accessories are expensive (windsheald, miroors, headlamps etc.)