Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 06:40 PM |
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rear panel idea
well, i don't really like the normal locost arse end, so i'm thinking towards something like this
any thoughts?
cheers
apolagies to woodster, but it was the best angle i could find for editing
[Edited on 2/3/04 by Staple balls]
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chrisg
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 06:57 PM |
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The Robin Hood S6 was like that, they called it a "barrell back"
I called it "ugly", but then it's just my opinion.
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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pbura
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:39 PM |
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I like it! Not much on luggage space, tho' (if that matters).
Lots of ways to do the rear if you're not afraid of GRP, this being the easiest-looking that I've seen.
Interesting that the rear is higher than the usual Locost. IMO, even just raising the rear deck helps the looks a bunch.
Pete
Pete
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Peteff
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:40 PM |
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Where's the fuel tank going to fit? It looks like the automobile answer to the bungalow.
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Where's the fuel tank going to fit? It looks like the automobile answer to the bungalow.
yours, Pete.
it'll fit nicely over the rear axle, should be better protected in rear impact (ooo-er)
and remember, this is early sketch of the idea, by no means a design
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 07:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pbura
I like it! Not much on luggage space, tho' (if that matters).
Interesting that the rear is higher than the usual Locost. IMO, even just raising the rear deck helps the looks a bunch.
Pete
true enough, i'm not sure about the hight, but i think either like that, or about the same level as the side panels/floor will work best
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 08:03 PM |
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hmmmn
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Dale
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 08:28 PM |
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I am going with a rounded rear as well - plans can be seen in the photos but I am giving it some lenth to give a bit more crash protection and better
ethsetics -well im my opinon anyway-
just to be different
Dale
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 08:34 PM |
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another 2 ideas
i think 3 is too arsey, and 4 is getting somwhere
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 08:58 PM |
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Perhaps a vertical swage line down the middle 
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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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 08:59 PM |
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And I thought this forum had stooped as low as it could go.
Funny stuff yes, rude stuff within reason...
But this hammers down all decency and craps on it's grave.
So much for it being a f*cking car building community forum.
It's turning into a pile of shite.
Give me a shout when it's back to being half normal.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:00 PM |
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Seriously, it looks very much like a 1930's Riley, the Gamecock I think, perhaps a google search?
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:02 PM |
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hmmmm
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/m/riley.htm
seems to have a lot of rileys
[Edited on 2/3/04 by Staple balls]
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pbura
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:22 PM |
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Oh, when I was speaking of deck height before, I meant the top, where the roll bar mounts. I think some Locosts looks a bit 'squatty'. The
SPD may kill you, but they have a nice sense of esthetics. Have you seen the Snake?
Are you going for vintage or modern? How about a torpedo with cycle fenders?
Riley 12/4:
 
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Pete
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:30 PM |
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i'm going for modern-ish
the story so far.
all round i like the locost/seven style, but i'm not keen on the back end, and wasn't keen on the higher ground clearance at the back
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:32 PM |
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very nice, but not the one I was thinking of. There was a kit/replica available a few years ago with a rounded rear end, the design looked very
balanced
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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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:56 PM |
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Noddy And Big Ears!!!
I prefer the 1st one with perhaps an inch added at the bottom.
I think Noddy and his friends would too!!
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 09:58 PM |
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could be worse..
could be green & alu like every other seven   
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 10:37 PM |
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Interesting registration number though
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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mlgates
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 10:44 PM |
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Lotus Mk6 did a smooth back.
 
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Staple balls
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| posted on 2/3/04 at 10:57 PM |
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cheers
not sure if i like it, but another version of the 6 rear i found
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 3/3/04 at 08:58 AM |
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Ooh Er!
Ooh you bitch!!!
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pbura
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| posted on 3/3/04 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Staple balls
could be worse..
could be green & alu like every other seven
Here in the Land of No Sevens a green and aluminum car is stunningly original and creative Can't make up my mind between Triumph Racing
Green, MG Brooklands Green, or 1950's Jaguar Dark Green (think D-Type).
Agreed with Dave, #1 plus an inch would look good.
Pete
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greggors84
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| posted on 3/3/04 at 10:46 PM |
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talking about SPD having good asthetics. Didnt they use MK bodywork, or did they make that themselves?
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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Staple balls
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| posted on 4/3/04 at 12:01 AM |
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i think it was just mk
but i doubt they could manage to fit it right
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