Im having a bit of a dilemma as to what my bodys gunna look like.
Because of changed the chassis a "normal" 7 shape wont work. I could still pull it off but the nosecone would have to wider so it wont be in
proportion to a normal 7. I think i could still make it look good and itll be unique (which is what i like)
But im just thinking about my other options. So what other bodyshapes are there to take inspiration from?
Cheers
Mikkel
Im in the same situationas you. What i want to do is have the cockpit back as normal seven but make a fully enclosed front end hinged at the bottom
where the nose would normally be, ala E-type
thats exactly my thought!
But then i was thinking it would need sidepods of some kind so it was full bodied.
I already have my back end decided its the front end im worried about.
Its either going to be a wide 7 style nosecone or some sort of full bodied set up
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=109112
just a thought, I have the body moulds if interested. No idea if it could be made to fit though
its a nice shape, but not quite what im looking for,
I prefer the more aggresive angular look, for example i love the gumpert apollo (just popped into my head since i wathed that TG earlier)
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Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=109112
just a thought, I have the body moulds if interested. No idea if it could be made to fit though
My frame is standard width (early frame) with the nose cone 2" wider.
Its never been commented on.
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Im not saying that it wouldnt look good, but i think mine would be more than 2" wider, plus like i said i like to be different so just looking into my options
Why not draw/photoshop some designs up and then profile some styrofoam to make a mould?
Or just fit some extra huge wheels on to make it look more in proportion?
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Originally posted by tomprescott
Why not draw/photoshop some designs up
Hi, my nose cone is 51/2" wider than the standard Locost one. Gives the car, (I think), a harder look, but had to be that wide to fit all Sierra
parts, steering rack etc. Cheers Ray
Near side view
I sketched an alternative style body that I was going to make, but time was a problem for me so I have now gone with standard bodywork.
What do you think?
conceptsketch
I love it But, it looks very similar to what some fellow countrymen of me create:
Donkervoort D8 GT
It is way to expensive, but sooo cool!
[Edited on 27/3/09 by Broekens]
Oh I don't know, looks like you could (fairly) easily make a mould for grp or beating some metal into shape.
Both of the above designs look good to me, might have to steal one when I get more experienced.
I absolutly love the donkervort
hammerhead thats a nice design! Might steal a few ideas of it when i get down to final design