After my recent fire and losing 2 Locost chassis i was wondering if i could use a Land Rover 90 Defender Chassis instead. I know it would need a bit of work and be bigger than a standard locost but i'm sure i could do it. I still have an escort back axle and the 5 link bars and brackets so the back end is not a problem but i'm not sure about the wishbones. I still have cortina uprights so i will need to use them but will i be able to use standard locost wishbones with new mounting points made up? Engine wise: I have a 1300 crossflow and was wondering how to increase the torque to cope with the extra weight? Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated as having lost so much in the fire money is a bit tight and i can get the Land Rover chassis free.
Thanks
Ronnie
Linky to fire thread

I think CaLviNx mentioned something about using a Land Rover but can't find his post

[Edited on 1/4/08 by TGR-ECOSSE]

Is that so that if your garage is fired again the landrover chassis will stand up to the heat!

I think its a bad idea, it will be too bulky and cumbersome and will ultimatley detract from the driving experience you are trying to create.

If you want to ride round in a LR chassis then driver a LR.

All IMO of course.

sounds a good plan

though any of you actually picked up a recent landy chassis? where's all the metal gone? My SI needed three people to shift it, now it needs only one

Nice try - I can see the date on the post!!!!

looks like you're making good progress!!

Afraid someones beaten you to it

Namly Mr Evans ( Performace and Protection ) Ps He is a nice bloke too.

It can be done!! Woo Hoo!!

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Originally posted by TGR-ECOSSE
It can be done!! Woo Hoo!!

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wow that tube landy chassis just rocks, wish mine had that

Why not pick up a V8 or something and make an offroad vehicle but seven shape body? Would be very different but still to the point,plus as tht pic shows it still looks cool

That looks awesome, I want one - she doesn't come with it though does she??