spiderman01980
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 posted on 4/2/10 at 07:22 PM |
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DUTTON CHASSIS
Can someone have a look at this locost on ebay item number 250575010706 and tell me its not a dutton the guy is trying to sell it as a locost does
that not go down as listed incorect!
I have a dutton on the drive and a locost in the garage and that looks more like a dutton then a locost!
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matty h
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:26 PM |
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Looks like a TJ Locust/white rose locust to me with cortina front suspension and ply wood paneling.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:28 PM |
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its a locust not a locost
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Humbug
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:29 PM |
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The plywood-looking interior and apparent lack of any chassis rails above the bottom of the engine bay do look more like a Dutton than a Locost.
Interesting that he bored a 16 litre engine down to 1760cc 
btw, have a
linky on me
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will121
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:32 PM |
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definatly a locust built on a ladder chassis ali clad marine ply sides
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spiderman01980
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:37 PM |
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Oh yeah i forgot about them cars!
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designer
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:40 PM |
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Yes, Locust. But, put together properly they are OK.
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will121
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 07:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by designer
Yes, Locust. But, put together properly they are OK.
any guesses what it is in my avatar?? but wouldnt fancy it as a track day toy
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 10:07 PM |
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16600cc x flow 
Puts speedy to shame!!  
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 10:42 AM |
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Q: Hi there Is it a Triumph or Ford based chassis? Do you have the papers from the donor car? Regards Thomas
A: its ford and yes i do
eh?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 5/2/10 at 12:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
quote:
Q: Hi there Is it a Triumph or Ford based chassis? Do you have the papers from the donor car? Regards Thomas
A: its ford and yes i do
eh?
Ford front suspension/steering, and rear axle I suspect.
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