GonzoRacer
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| posted on 18/12/12 at 02:24 PM |
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Clubman style bodywork
Good morning All-
I've just about completed the bodywork for my Locost-type chassis. I'm nowhere near the quality of CANAMSA's work, but it does look
pretty good, if I do say so myself! For years, I've admired the Mallock Clubman cars and wanted one, but didn't have the money to buy a
real one. So, like many of the Locost community, I decided to build one.
The bodywork is made from foam insulation with epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth covering at least two sides of each piece. I used several layers of 6
ounce cloth, topped with a layer or two of 3 ounce cloth for a smooth surface. Still required lots of sanding and filling. I still need to build the
bonnet, which, Mallock-like, will have a large hole in it for the engine to protrude through.
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There are a few more in my photo archive in here, if you'd care to see more. The paint is temporary, done with aerosol cans from the hardware
store. I'll do a "real" paint job on it this spring, after I'm through changing things.
Given that Mallocks are quite rare on my side of the Atlantic, I wanted to share the pics with folks that actually know what a Mallock is!
Regards-
JD Kemp
"And it wasn't even a full moon."
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blakep82
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| posted on 18/12/12 at 02:27 PM |
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love it 
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40inches
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| posted on 18/12/12 at 02:37 PM |
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jossey
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| posted on 18/12/12 at 08:52 PM |
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i saw you upload the pics the other day and was awaiting the post to go with it.....
Great car.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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atm92484
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| posted on 18/12/12 at 09:25 PM |
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I'll say it again - great looking build JD. Its great to see it out in the light and with bodywork. Hopefully it'll spawn more Mallock
looking cars on our side of the pond.
-Andrew
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GonzoRacer
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| posted on 19/12/12 at 02:40 AM |
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Blake, 40Inches, Jossey- Thank you for the kind words, Gentlemen.
Andrew, always good to hear from you, just wasn't expecting it in here!
Work will continue on the car as well as the bodywork. I'll update things as they develop.
Merry Christmas!!!
JD
"And it wasn't even a full moon."
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Fred W B
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 05:04 PM |
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Well done there JD, looking foward to seeing the final photos
and thanks for the credit
Cheers
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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GonzoRacer
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 07:50 PM |
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Hi Fred-
Thank you Sir! I appreciate your comments. I look forward to seeing the rest of your project as well!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
JD Kemp
"And it wasn't even a full moon."
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GonzoRacer
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 02:28 PM |
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Yo!
We went to the local autocross (gymkhana, I believe they're called in the UK) and had better success with the car. Still got a LOT of sorting
out to do with the handling, but the bodywork at least looks finished. A few more pictures, for those interested...
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loggyboy
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GonzoRacer
Yo!
We went to the local autocross (gymkhana, I believe they're called in the UK) and had better success with the car.
AutoSolo is probably the closest here in the UK. Lots of fun!
Reminds me a little of this... which 'started' as a striker.
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Mistral Motorsport
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GonzoRacer
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| posted on 19/2/13 at 07:14 PM |
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Now THAT ^^^ is gaudy!
(and I LIKE IT!!!) 
Where might I find more pictures?
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"And it wasn't even a full moon."
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GonzoRacer
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| posted on 14/9/13 at 11:35 AM |
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Latest addition to the bodywork on my car, FLAMEZ!!!
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