donut
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 posted on 20/2/06 at 07:19 PM |
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Other plans for cars?
Are there any other plans for cars that are different to the locost? just in case someone wanted to build something different?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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paulf
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| posted on 20/2/06 at 08:21 PM |
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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.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 20/2/06 at 08:53 PM |
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Does'nt uncle Ron do plans for a buggie?
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donut
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 07:36 AM |
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I was thinking more on the lines of a Lola or some other slightly larger sports car.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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James
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 09:03 AM |
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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
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donut
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 09:08 AM |
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quote:
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!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ned
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 09:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
Trouble is i can't weld!! But could always learn!!
Andy, please don't, I'd be very scared 
beware, I've got yellow skin
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donut
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 09:23 AM |
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In the garage no one can hear you scream!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Arthur Dent
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 08:30 PM |
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quote:
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.
'The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go
wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair.' Douglas Adams
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caber
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 10:50 PM |
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Learn to weld! it's great fun and you can make all sorts of other things as well as cars!
Caber
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 01:06 AM |
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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.
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Dutchman
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 03:00 PM |
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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.)
Tarzan English with foreign accent!
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