JJK
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 01:01 PM |
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Donors
Hi All
I am about to take the first steps on the journey that ends in the cockpit of a Locost. My question is regarding a donor car. I have a 'D'
registered Capri 2.0 Laser sat on my drive, though machanically sound it is otherwise gradually roting. Would this make a good donor or should I scrap
it and look for something else?
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JAG
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 01:25 PM |
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Hi Mate,
the capri must have a 2.0 Pinto engine, 4 or 5 speed box and a live rear axle - so it will make a very suitable donor. Particularly for a book style
car with a slightly wider chassis.
I think the Capri rear axle is a bit wider than an Escort one (as per the book) and the Pinto engine is a little bit taller but plenty of people use
both items.
If you want to pop along to a local meet we have a meeting every month (next one is Monday 6th March) in and around Redditch/Warwick/Stourbridge and
you're more than welcome to come and have a look at some finished cars.
See the 'Clubs and Events' section and look for South Birmingham Meetings.
U2U or email me (see my profile for email address).
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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eagle
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| posted on 16/2/06 at 04:39 PM |
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I used a 2.0s capri for mine,the axle is 2" wider so made the chassis 2" wider.I also added 2" to the height to help with the
engines extra height.
Good luck
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