Born2race0
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 07:54 PM |
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Chassis Advice
Hi all,
Looking for some basic advice, I'm planning on a building a locost type car in the tradition of the book, i.e. i want to build the chassis
myself!!. However how van i do this and still use some manufactured parts like bodywork, suspension etc in the knowledge they will fit??
My basis outline spec at the mo is: indpendent rear suspension, 2.0 pinto power, no windcreen. Are plans available anywhere for a home built chassis
for this spec???
Any advice would be most welcome.
Ta
Born
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DavidM
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 07:57 PM |
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Buy the new " book" when it comes out. That will suit your needs.
David
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 07:57 PM |
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If you build to the book most of the bodywork from the major suppliers on this site will fit.
There are some FAQ on my website (link below) which may help you to being with.
If you know which parts you want to use for your suspension, i would suggest buying them before you attach the brackets to the chassis! You can then
also use them as part of your jig.
Welcome to the site, i hope you enjoy your stay 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Born2race0
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:01 PM |
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Apologies for being a bit dim, but what "new book" are you reffering to? and any date for publishing?
Born
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robertst
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:04 PM |
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The problem with making your own chassis is you have to do the bodywork yourself too  except the nosecone, wings, and probably the scuttle (they all
share a common size). i'm making my own chassis and bodywork and i'm really looking forward to start with the fibreglass. so dont get
discouraged, its more rewarding to know you've built the entire car from scratch.
you shouldn't have a problem with donor parts as the chassis is designed for almost any engine/box combo. the catch, though, is you have to
measure, re-measure, and then measure again to make sure all your dimensions are ok for engine and g'box position, height, etc. and the diff
just slots in the rear bulkhead...
common plans for a homebuilt chassis are the McSorley plans, which give dimensions for the book locost, a wide locost and a wider and taller locost.
take your pick 
http://www.mcsorley.net/locost
you will still need the book for reference and some missing parts not in the Mcsorley plans.
btw welcome!
Tom
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Born2race0
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:07 PM |
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Robertst, many thanks, i've been to McSorley site but was a bit put off as he is based in States.
Are you using one of his plans as a basis?
Born
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robertst
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Born2race0
Apologies for being a bit dim, but what "new book" are you reffering to? and any date for publishing?
Born
you know "the book" dont you? it is the locost bible... well they are publishing a new edition sometime next month. the original (by
ron champion) is called "Build your own Sports Car for £250" from Haynes.
The new one (By Chris Gibbs) is a bit more conservative:
"Build your own sports car for £1000"
you can get it at amazon.co.uk maybe sometime next month...
Tom
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robertst
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Born2race0
Robertst, many thanks, i've been to McSorley site but was a bit put off as he is based in States.
Are you using one of his plans as a basis?
Born
yeah.. i'm using his +4 chassis plans... sizes are in mm too so its no prob...
Tom
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Born2race0
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:20 PM |
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Yeah, ive got the origonal book. My main concern is i want independant rear suspension, anyone know if a unit is available to mate direct with
chassis?
G
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meany
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 08:54 PM |
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as has been said, wait for the new book, it incorporates the Sierra as the Donor vehicle.....if i am right that is.
im building a +442 modified, with irs rear, i plan to use MK wishbones and hub carriers for the IRS.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 09:42 PM |
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I made mine, the only bit of purchased bodywork was the nosecone because I could not be bothered for £50.
Skinning with ali is easy enough, arches in fibre glass a a bigger challenge and devising indi rear suspension was interesting.
If you can weld, measure and cut with a hacksaw it really is not that bad.
Regards Mark
[Edited on 19/2/07 by mark chandler]
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Born2race0
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 10:08 PM |
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Mark,
Sounds like i should keep in touch!!
Born
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907
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| posted on 18/2/07 at 10:41 PM |
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Hi Born
If I were just beginning my build, knowing what I know now, (thanks to this site)
and I intended to make the chassis and buy the bodywork, then I would buy the
bodywork first, and make the chassis to suit.
Paul G
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James
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:40 AM |
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You can buy a set of nose, bonnet and scuttle (and probably a back panel) to suit a Locost set of chassis plans... so don't worry about the
bodywork!
The McSorley plans are 100% fine to use, even if Jim is US based.
Cheers,
James
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