alinomie
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 08:49 PM |
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upright questions
hi everyone!!! i'm goin to start building a locost next week!
having trouble finding cortina uprights
i noticed these on raldes
websitehttp://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1375_1594_1600_1601&products_id=13003
can i use sierra uprights instead of cortina ones? are the wisbones the same as shown in ron champions book?
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 08:52 PM |
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Can usually find them on ebay see number 310187783354 - lots also use the Sierra ones. I'm using Cortina myself
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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big_wasa
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 08:57 PM |
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This guy always has a pair or two and he will post 
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alinomie
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 09:05 PM |
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you guys are quick with replys on here!!! (first time on)
i have a pair of sierra uprights! cause of where i am isle of lewis cost of postage is crazy!!
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smart51
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 09:36 PM |
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I've heard talk of a couple of places that fabricate front uprights to Cortina geometry. They're probably lighter than the ford parts.
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Chippy
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 11:39 PM |
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Hi, and welcome. If you do use Sierra uprights, and why shouldn't you, then the book wishbones will NOT work. I think the bottom ones will, but
the tops will be too long. Sure that you can get the correct ones, but don't know from who, sure somebody on here will know. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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alinomie
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| posted on 13/12/09 at 09:40 PM |
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does anyone know where i can get info on using sierra hubs?
i.e making wishbones
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Chippy
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| posted on 13/12/09 at 11:26 PM |
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Looks like just you and me mate. I am sure that people building the book car have used the Sierra uprights, so somebody must know the difference. My
only sugestion would be to contact those companies that build cars that are based on the Ron Champion book, one such would be GTS, although some would
say stear well clear, my dealing with Darren has always gone well, so speak as you find. I am sure that they do wishbones to suit the standard book
car fitted with Sierra uprights, anyway worth a try. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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hughpinder
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| posted on 14/12/09 at 11:28 AM |
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Doesn't the haynes roadster use the sierra uprights? - Check in your local halfords!
Regards
Hugh
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Chippy
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| posted on 14/12/09 at 11:13 PM |
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quote:
Doesn't the haynes roadster use the sierra uprights? - Check in your local halfords!
Yes it does but the chassis is wider so the wishbones won't fit "the book" car. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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