takumi
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 posted on 2/10/07 at 10:50 AM |
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New chassis needed
After buying a s/h chassis off ebay, and making all the new engine and gearbox mountings.. I've discovered some very dubious welding..and the
use of car body filler..
Now I'm considering ditching the chassis and buying a chassis made by a known manufacturer.
It's been usefull as a jig to get the engine /gbox mounts sorted, good job I didn't get too far into the build before the shock horror
started..
Any recommendations for a chassis supplier ?
cheaper the better. 
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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garage19
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:53 AM |
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Give me a set of plans and i'll TIG you one up.
Just round the corner from you too.
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takumi
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:56 AM |
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its most appreciated..
we do seem to buy miles from anywhere in Suffolk..
Do you have a locost chassis jig?
I'm tempted to consider the +4 chassis variant.
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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iank
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:57 AM |
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Body filler on a spaceframe 
If I were building a true locost, i.e. book dimensions and live axle I'd talk to procomp.
Probably not the cheapest but I'd be confident about it being made properly.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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takumi
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 10:59 AM |
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I'm tempted to ask dad'io if he would want build another kit, then he can fund it.
What are MK Indy chassis' like?
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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locoboy
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 11:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by takumi
What are MK Indy chassis' like?
Severely flawed according to some..........
Made of gold according to others..........
ATB
Locoboy
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takumi
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 11:17 AM |
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What about the Locost +4 chassis.
Is the whole chassis +4" , or just the rear end to use the sierra diff and shafts..
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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takumi
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 11:33 AM |
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Aries Motorsport do a locost chassis with IRS (weren't they previously a StuartTaylor chassis..?)
Is that worth considering.?
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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VinceGledhill
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 11:58 AM |
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MK Indy chassis is spot on. IMHO
Regards
Vince Gledhill
Time Served Auto Electrician
Lucas Leeds 1979-1983
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02GF74
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 12:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Body filler on a spaceframe
To keep the weight down.
Is it so bad that you cannot grind out the badness and reweld?
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worX
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 01:11 PM |
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Once it has been noticed and got to that point and your confidence is gone in the chassis, I'm not surprised that the OP would want to start
again to be honest...
Steve
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Body filler on a spaceframe
To keep the weight down.
Is it so bad that you cannot grind out the badness and reweld?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 01:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by takumi
What about the Locost +4 chassis.
Is the whole chassis +4" , or just the rear end to use the sierra diff and shafts..
The whole chassis is +4" (and usualy an inch or so taller), which gives you lots more space in engine bay and in cockpit. Gives a much wider
choice of seats.
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AdamR
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 02:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
The whole chassis is +4" (and usualy an inch or so taller), which gives you lots more space in engine bay and in cockpit. Gives a much wider
choice of seats.
...but a much narrower choice of bodywork!
If you don't have enough confidence in your fabrication skills to strip your current chassis and fix it then a +4 might be too much work.
If I wasn't as patient and stubborn as I am I'd throw in the towel & buy an MNR!
[Edited on 2/10/07 by AdamR]
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wilkingj
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 03:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by takumi
After buying a s/h chassis off ebay,
I've discovered some very dubious welding..and the use of car body filler..
Now I'm considering ditching the chassis and buying a chassis made by a known manufacturer.
How much for the chassis you got off Ebay?
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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takumi
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 04:55 PM |
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Wasn't much at all, i think £87.. was a while ago now..
It's been very useful to design the engine mounts and new gearbox mount, and get the exhaust manifold completed.
I'm just anoyed at the waste of time..
I' think I'm gona stick with the traditional locost chassis,
MK still advertise a Locost kit at £995. atlest that will come with some body work, the bits I dont need I can flog..
[Edited on 2-10-07 by takumi]
RobinHood 2B 2.0i pinto, Keihin 38mm Carbs, lightened flywheel, O'Mori remote filter kit, 10 row oil cooler. Modified head, 10.2cr, special
valves FR22 cam, 4- 1 header.
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chrisg
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| posted on 2/10/07 at 05:27 PM |
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I'd build a Haynes Roadster myself.
But that's just me.
cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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