David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:11 PM |
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Windscreen extrusions?
Sorry about all these questions about windscreens!
A simple one this time - the only place I know about that sells the aluminium extrusions for windscreens is Lolocost/great british sports cars/robin
hood. Unfortunately they're a long way from where I live (150 miles each way) and I don't fancy having them send 1.5 - 2.0 Metres of
bendy aluminium extrusion through the post. They're also not very good at responding to simple email queries, and it's not easy for me to
phone them during the working day.
So - are there any other places that might sell the same sort of extrusions?
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:13 PM |
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arch do them as well
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:18 PM |
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arch?
(and I may still end up sending you an order, Mr Mango!  )
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stevegough
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:51 PM |
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I picked up the windscreen surround from GBS at Newark - they are really quite rigid, I wouldn't worry about posting them at all.
Steve.
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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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 10:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
arch?
(and I may still end up sending you an order, Mr Mango! )
Yep Arch motors ( they make locost replicas called caterhams)
http://www.archmotor.co.uk/
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 10:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
I picked up the windscreen surround from GBS at Newark - they are really quite rigid, I wouldn't worry about posting them at all.
Steve.
Are you really sure about your statement......... mr courier has a knack for flat or bent ali......
The rule of thumb is if its straight when it enters dhl it will be bent when it leaves dhl
same thing for bent stuff come out the other end straight
oh and sheet comes with extra dents free of charge
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kj
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 06:58 AM |
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you could always go the locost way as per the book and use shower rail extrusions.
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mad4x4
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 07:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kj
you could always go the locost way as per the book and use shower rail extrusions.
B&Q do ally channel at about 15mm Internal width Ideal for Locost option.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 08:02 AM |
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Trouble with the B&Q stuff is, I was relying on the slot underneath to hold the rubber seal...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 08:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Yep Arch motors ( they make locost replicas called caterhams)
http://www.archmotor.co.uk/
I think I've heard of them!
That's worth a phone call - they're a reasonable driving distance from me (as long as I can find somewhere nearby that my wife would like
to visit!)
Cheers. 
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