ed_crouch
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 08:35 AM |
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Jim dudley Avon book
Does the above book contain chassis plans, or is it just a "how to bolt the bits that you bought from us together" job??
Cheers
Ed.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 09:02 AM |
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It does contain 'ahem' plans for the chassis - however...........
read back through a few of the threads in this area to gain an idea of the book and it's contents! (or lack of) 
or alternatively I have reproduced the entire text here for you:>>>>
Page1
Build car
the end
>>>>>>>>
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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robinbastd
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 10:17 PM |
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You missed out the bit where you have to sellotape the book back together after the 1st read. 
Ian
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 10:28 PM |
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You missed out the bit where you have to sellotape the car back together after the 1st drive
Mark
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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robinbastd
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 10:57 PM |
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Mark,
Are we turning into the Morecombe and Wise of Locostbuilders?
Ian
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 11/11/03 at 11:08 PM |
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Jethro and Penberthy!!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Northy
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| posted on 12/11/03 at 07:21 PM |
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And whats so wrong with the Avon then?
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing! 
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 12/11/03 at 11:01 PM |
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Read the book, all will become clear.
The front end seems quite well designed, the rear end looks like an afterthough, adapted for IRS.
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Northy
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| posted on 13/11/03 at 07:34 AM |
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I've read the book! And have one sat in my Garage!
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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marshall
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| posted on 14/11/03 at 07:39 AM |
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i am building a avon to its ok there are
outher kits out there like the RH
have you tryed to drill in to round tubes
what a nightmare.
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chrisg
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| posted on 14/11/03 at 09:02 PM |
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just to be absolutely clear here, have you chaps built a chassis yourselves from the plans in the book?
Cheers
Chris the curious
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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Alan B
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| posted on 14/11/03 at 09:23 PM |
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Chris, same as Ron's really......
I defy anyone to build one without either.......
a) asking someone for missing info. or
b) guessing and making up your own answers...
If I released either set as allegedly real "drawings" they would be back on my desk in 5 minutes swimming in red ink....
However, if you want some good guidelines and inspiration both books are pretty good...IMO
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Northy
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| posted on 15/11/03 at 08:43 AM |
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Nope, bought it from Tiger.
Life's just too short for some things
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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chrisg
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| posted on 15/11/03 at 12:36 PM |
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I have both books and I only ask, because I built my car from Rons book, and I wouldn't be able to do the same from the tiger book, we seem to
be a few dimensions missing.
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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Northy
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| posted on 15/11/03 at 12:49 PM |
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There are updates on the Veloce web site, plus I know of at least one person who's done it, and has correct dimensions.
Cheers
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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dblissett
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| posted on 15/11/03 at 10:55 PM |
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i am trying to build one from the avon book and rons
rons seems to be drawn by an engineer
and the avon drawings arnt
i have had to work itout myself as lots of dims are missing and the drawings have no datums
i think the avon book is only just better than a build manual
cheers dave
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mok
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| posted on 23/12/03 at 08:33 PM |
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the new book
Tiger is writing a "new" book on the Avon hope that it will have new measures, has anyone seen it yet?
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Avoneer
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| posted on 23/12/03 at 10:48 PM |
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Where did you hear that?
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Northy
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 12:20 AM |
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Check the Veloce website, its got a picture of the wonderfully built orange Avon on the front cover.
Cheers (and beers)
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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Avoneer
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 11:40 AM |
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A new book - maybe this one will tell you how to build an Avon?
No trees were killed in the sending of this message.
However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 12:55 PM |
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Now there's a christmas wish that just aint gonna happen.....
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Viper
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| posted on 24/12/03 at 03:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Avoneer
A new book - maybe this one will tell you how to build an Avon?
I know tis the season to be jolly,
but there is no need to be silly
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