Big Stu
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 05:15 AM |
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Can't decide on next build.
Hi all,
I have completed my last project. (Land Rover tomcat). Now looking for a new project.
I have a locost at the moment but it really has seen better days and I am considering scrapping the chassis and swapping over the running gear onto
something new. (Very low milage zetec, type 9 box)
I have about £5000 to spend in total.
I have lots of free time and do enjoy fabrication. Already have all the tools.
What would you do?
For the haynes roadster I was considering buying the chassis pack of e-bay and fitting MK body work.
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thepest
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 06:56 AM |
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P.S. Whats wrong with your locost? I looked at your photo archive and it looks quite neat.
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Humbug
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 07:22 AM |
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If you are looking at the MEV Rocket, have you also looked at their Sonic7? Depends if you want to drive with no side panels or not! 
Also, if you are looking at mid-engined options, your Type 9 and diff are not going to be much use, and I'm not sure about other running
gear...
Good luck with whatever you do decide to do.
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coozer
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 07:52 AM |
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MNR Vortx
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Davey D
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 08:33 AM |
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How about a stripped out mini with a bike engine? 
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carpmart
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 08:41 AM |
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I would go for something which will satisfy your fabrication skills in-so-much as it challenges you a bit more than a part built kit.
The mini idea above is a good one but what about plagiarising one of the midi's on here?
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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splitrivet
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 11:19 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by thepest
P.S. Whats wrong with your locost? I looked at your photo archive and it looks quite neat.
I agree seems a shame to scrap it, why not spend a couple of hundred tarting it up (decent rear wings would be starter) flog it for 2 or 3 Thou and
build a scratch built own design minimalist middy.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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chrisg
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 11:55 AM |
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Build a Haynes Roadster, or at least buy a book.
Please.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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omega0684
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 12:46 PM |
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Benzine
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 01:41 PM |
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do a barrel roll
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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