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Dutchman

posted on 13/2/06 at 03:16 PM Reply With Quote
Got the book :)

My second post just to menthion , Im from Serbia , Belgrade ... so got a book as a present and find that the is no escort mk1&2 around...

I dont have the plans for sierra buid up be greatful to know where to download it ..

if there is an option to use other donor vith live axel souche as Lada 1500 or east german Moskvich or something like that , I realy dont need speed at these moment cause my plan is to build Locost super 7 like car ASAP ... and after that I will build another one more powerfool and so on ... so the firs one is just a practice ...

please help vith a donor car or sierra build up plans , if it is possible to build it only with sierra parts





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David Jenkins

posted on 13/2/06 at 03:20 PM Reply With Quote
There's a company in Estonia that make Locosts using Lada parts - might be worth a look.

www.racetech.ee

Have fun!
David






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Dutchman

posted on 13/2/06 at 03:31 PM Reply With Quote
Thx that is the confirmation that I need...





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splitrivet

posted on 13/2/06 at 04:26 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,best bet with the book is chuck it away and go to this site for some accurate plans
http://www.mcsorley.net/

Cheers,
Bob





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David Jenkins

posted on 13/2/06 at 04:32 PM Reply With Quote
I'd suggest a middle way - use the book for general principles, pictures and illustrations, and use the McSorley plans for accurate diagrams for cutting-out.

Both have their value!

David






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splitrivet

posted on 13/2/06 at 04:32 PM Reply With Quote
Oops looks like Jim's sites been hijacked just getting a Florida property Co on that link.

http://www.mcsorley.net/locost/

That'll do it
Cheers,
Bob

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splitrivet

posted on 13/2/06 at 04:49 PM Reply With Quote
Correct David, the book still does make good bog/bath time reading.
Cheers,
Bob





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Dutchman

posted on 14/2/06 at 12:50 AM Reply With Quote
Thx have the plans printed on A3 now just to make the 4+ chassis , when finished I'll modify it to put Lada rear axcel or what beter found in adds...

which coilovers are the cheaper on market ....





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