Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 08:33 PM |
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Dimensions of a part built - for the van hire
Hi,
Organising the van hire so I can go and collect my recent purchase! 
I know the width (55inches) 140cm - but I don't have a clue on the length.
It's just the chassis dimensions I guess.
Also can anyone recommend a van?
The car will be as this pic - will I be able to lift it in with one friend?
Thanks
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 08:45 PM |
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Hi ya'
140cm? When I picked up my locost it was only 110cm (ish) wide and 280cm ish long. I picked it up 2 weeks ago. I got it in a LDV Pilot, but mine was
chassis only then all the extras inc engine etc... However I had to put the front of the chassis on the front seat (put down) to get it in! I would
suggest a long wheel base if I were you.
All the best,
O
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 08:51 PM |
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Oh and as for lifting it with one friend, you prob will but you may want to take another 
Here is the info of a LWB Ford Transit 350 (For Example)
Seats 3
Remote central locking
PAS
Radio
Rear Wheel Drive
2.4 TurboDiesel
Volume: 11.29 cu m
Van length: 5.85m
Van width: 1.97m
Van height: 2.58m
Load length: 3.39m
Load width: 1.76m (wheelarch: 1.39m)
Load height: 1.88m
Load weight: 1529kg
I would suggest something like this for ease.
HTH
O
[Edited on 6/8/07 by Omni]
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 08:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Omni
Hi ya'
140cm? When I picked up my locost it was only 110cm (ish) wide and 280cm ish long. I picked it up 2 weeks ago. I got it in a LDV Pilot, but mine was
chassis only then all the extras inc engine etc... However I had to put the front of the chassis on the front seat (put down) to get it in! I would
suggest a long wheel base if I were you.
All the best,
O
Can't quite see in the pic but the rear hubs are on, so i guess thats the 140?
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Macbeast
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 08:56 PM |
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I picked up my chassis in a LWB Transit. Supposed to have 3m load space.
Unless your other hobby is weightlifting, it'll take two of you to lift the engine alone.
Count about 300 - 400Kg if engine, gearbox and diff are installed
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
I picked up my chassis in a LWB Transit. Supposed to have 3m load space.
Unless your other hobby is weightlifting, it'll take two of you to lift the engine alone.
Count about 300 - 400Kg if engine, gearbox and diff are installed
Its a bike engine, so combined gearbox - should weigh approx 100 ish KG's - still heavy but is it doable with two?
I aint a big gym fan, and don't fancy a hernia!
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:11 PM |
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Doable but it will hurt! lol.
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gazza285
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:11 PM |
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Hired a flat back van when I moved mine, currently with a Capri axle and 7" Revs on so pretty damn wide, but it fit nice and easy.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:23 PM |
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Omni - where did you get those dimensions from? I'm looking for a van to carry my single seater (6' wide!)
Dangle_kt - sorry for hijacking your thread!
Wyn
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:27 PM |
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I am sure the standard with a Locost (Chassis Only is about 110cm). At least I thought that is what the book says! lol.
I am not near the book to check but I will pop down and grab it to be sure. BRB
O
6ft BTW is about 180cm odd wide! DAMN THAT IS WIDE! lol
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:33 PM |
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Right I have the book in my hands
The width of the chassis only is 42" or 106.7cms and the length is 91.9" or 233.4cms. I was a bit out on the length lol. (But I have had
nearly a bottle of wine ).
With a 6' wide single seater car you will have 2 odd foot either side of you  DAMN!
Got any pics of the bad boy?
O
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:44 PM |
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Pics here
:-)
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:49 PM |
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Whoops plus the 63.5cms at the very back so I was about right at 2.9m
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Omni
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 09:51 PM |
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Damn the front does look wide. Very nice
O
[Edited on 6/8/07 by Omni]
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 10:02 PM |
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Outragous Threadjack.... but gorgeous car
thanks for the advise, I'll see if I can rope another mate to come along too.
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bpgoa
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| posted on 6/8/07 at 11:16 PM |
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don't know if this helps... but i have a part built... about the same point in the buid...with a zx10r engine in... and i can pick the thing up
on my own...
it scares my mates when they see that!!!
look at my photo archive to see the state of build
[Edited on 6/8/07 by bpgoa]
[Edited on 6/8/07 by bpgoa]
On and On the River flows... We the Undertow
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skodaman
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 01:14 AM |
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Got mine in a short wheelbase tranny. Mind u it did stick out about one metre and the engine wasn't in place.
Rope the chassis to the inside of the van and tie the doors shut around the back of chassis. Have fun.
Skodaman
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lsdweb
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 07:33 AM |
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thanks for the comments guys - my single seater looks wide at the front although the rear track is slightly bigger - it's because of the narrow
nose.
So, if anybody knows of the dimensions of a LWB transit box.......
Wyn
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 7/8/07 at 08:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Omni - where did you get those dimensions from? I'm looking for a van to carry my single seater (6' wide!)
Dangle_kt - sorry for hijacking your thread!
Wyn
Hi Wyn
Been researching this subject with a friend who wants to get a F3 car into a normal looking van so it's not too big and upsets the
neighbours..
Rear door width is the killer dimension.
Basically on length any 4m van will accomodate.
But getting it through the back doors has been the major problem, we've narrowed it down to either a Sprinter or VWLT (same body) and that has
1.5cm to spare across the ends of the stub axles. So it's some bike wheels and lots of messing about to get it in..
Personally I would go for a 4m long 2m wide Luton with a tail lift, and worry about the neighbours later
[Edited on 7/8/07 by JimSpencer]
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