Lightybob
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 06:15 PM |
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Passed IVA
Superb day,
Locost 7
Passed my IVA today at Beverley, 2nd attempt, very minor fails at the 1st attempt, but that's behind me now!
Hoping the documentation comes through before the weather changes.
I went straight to the DVLA on the way back from Beverley, when I got back to the car 2 guys were checking it out, one asked
me if I would sell it, felt good, some justification for all the effort and hard work, even though I've enjoyed every single
minute. Mind you it got me thinking, definitely would like to build another!
But I am going to enjoy this experience first, besides need to finish it with a nice paint job and I fancy doing some track days
and possibly hill climbing.
Are there any motor clubs etc in my area? [Leeds] if so where and when do they meet.
Thanks to all the members for all the help and valuable information on this site.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 06:29 PM |
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Well done 
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 06:40 PM |
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Congrats 
BTW, I noticed you registered on the site in June this year. Did you scratch build or part build? And when did you start?
Just asking as I'm interested how long from start to finish.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 06:43 PM |
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Well done .
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HowardB
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 07:17 PM |
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congratulations! Well done!
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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Lightybob
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 07:27 PM |
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I bought the car as an unfinished project on ebay, it has had 4 owners, the last owner had the car for almost 8 years just sat in his garage.
The car looked right, i made contact with the guy who built the chassis and body, he's a coach builder so that explained why the body was so
good.
The car was running in a fashion, it was wired, but that caught fire after a run up the road, almost lost the whole car! Any I stripped it completely
and started again. For 3 months I worked 12 hour days nearly 7 days a week.
I had just lost my job, and still struggling to find the right position, in some ways this car has been a tonic, it kept me busy and motivated.
Anyway, rewired the car, sorted the engine and brakes, changed the dash etc etc.
Spent a fortune, [so the wife tells me] but really enjoyed the experience.
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rb968
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 07:28 PM |
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Well done!
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Proby
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 07:52 PM |
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Well done, congratulations!!!!
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skidmark
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| posted on 27/9/11 at 08:53 PM |
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Good work - well done!
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stevegough
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| posted on 28/9/11 at 07:46 AM |
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Sounds like a 'well done' is due in more ways than one - getting your through IVA despite the personal problems you've had to
overcome getting the car to completion is quite some achievement.
Congratulations - hope you get it on the road before the weather starts turning nasty 
And when you do...TAKE IT EASY - these cars are fantastic to drive, but you have to learn to drive them.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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