John P
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:49 PM |
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Earlier "LoCost"
When I posted a view of my chassis several people commented on the car in the background which is my Austin 7 Ulster Replica so here is a better
picture taken alongside a Caterham at Leeds Castle last year.
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I actually dragged the chassis out of a stream in Tonbridge Wells many years ago and slowly built up the car from bits. The bodywork was built by
Vintage Wings and I'm still very pleased with it.
Austins like this were raced by the 750 Motor Club as a form of LoCost motorsport when you could pick up a doner for a few pounds although that was
even before ny time.
John.
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02GF74
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:55 PM |
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nice ..  so err, when are you going to BEC?  
nice, I have wondered how one could make a LSIS car look vintage - wire wheels would be needed for sure.
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:01 PM |
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Sweet!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Fatboy Dave
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
nice .. so err, when are you going to BEC?
nice, I have wondered how one could make a LSIS car look vintage - wire wheels would be needed for sure.
Wire wheels, turned ali dash, chrome rimed dials, leather bench seat, chromed mirrors, toggle switches, no carpet, glass chrome framed aero screens
etc.
Then of course, drum brakes, BMC A series motor (or 1172 sidevalve!), four speed box...
Just how they should look IMO
Dave <fan of old 7s)
Dave
Stop the planet, I want to get off
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jack trolley
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 posted on 5/11/07 at 06:25 PM |
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Like these:
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Fatboy Dave
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:43 PM |
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Now that's what I'm talking about!
Envious of the owner of the s3 and tidy locost too
Lucky bugger.
Dave
Stop the planet, I want to get off
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 06:56 PM |
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Dooooooh. I want knock on wires now! 
IIRC, wasn't someone on here going to build a 7 with these wheels?
Or am I having another senior moment?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:15 PM |
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Fantastic, love them cars
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Davey D
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 11:14 PM |
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Noooo... i really dont like wire wheels... especially having to clean them
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