MartynF
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 03:30 PM |
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Hi, I'm new....and what do you think my car is?!
Hi all
I can't seem to post pics on here yet, but please see the pics is this thread:
https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/130787-hi-im-new-and-can-you-identify-my-car/
Any help identifying my car would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Martyn
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MartynF
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 03:36 PM |
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See if this works, for the pics:
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/2IMG_8253.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8248.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8246.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8244.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8240.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8239.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8238.JPG
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/galthumbs/IMG_8241.JPG
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MartynF
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 03:38 PM |
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MartynF
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 03:39 PM |
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myke pocock
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 04:53 PM |
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Looks a bit like a Dutton to me.
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nero1701
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 posted on 6/8/18 at 08:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by myke pocock
Looks a bit like a Dutton to me.
😂😂😂
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MartynF
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nero1701
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Originally posted by myke pocock
Looks a bit like a Dutton to me.
😂😂😂
What does that mean 😀
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Theshed
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 08:49 PM |
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Play nicely....
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 08:57 PM |
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What does it say on the V5 ? A few larger pictures of the chassis may help but not too large like some have posted recently
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ReMan
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| posted on 6/8/18 at 09:48 PM |
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From your post on wsscc, its never been registered, so its anything you want it to be, but it will need an IVA to put it on the road.
Most probably built almond Locost lines, clearly running and been on the track, so it should not be too difficult to road register.
And welcome aboard
www.plusnine.co.uk
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 08:06 AM |
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does it have any paperwork or VIN plates on the car?
looks like locost front wishbones to me, but the exhaust running underneath is unusual for a locost or sevenesque car.
Maybe a Dutton as suggested, with the front suspension and bodywork updated? Have you got any pictures of the underside at the rear -that often
helps.
Welcome!
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myke pocock
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 09:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nero1701
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Originally posted by myke pocock
Looks a bit like a Dutton to me.
😂😂😂
Still no explanation!!!!
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McLannahan
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 09:28 AM |
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That's the HTML/unicode for laughing/crying emoji...x 3
https://emojipedia.org/face-with-tears-of-joy/
[Edited on 7/8/18 by McLannahan]
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mcerd1
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 12:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
looks like locost front wishbones to me, but the exhaust running underneath is unusual for a locost or sevenesque car.
Maybe a Dutton as suggested, with the front suspension and bodywork updated? Have you got any pictures of the underside at the rear -that often
helps.
the engine bay doesn't look very dutton like either though - it could be a locost / mcsorley or similar
linky (or someones own version based on them)
I don't recognise the nosecone though ?
other than that all I can say for sure is its got a pinto in it  - more pics of the chassis / axles would defiantly help
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MartynF
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 06:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
does it have any paperwork or VIN plates on the car?
looks like locost front wishbones to me, but the exhaust running underneath is unusual for a locost or sevenesque car.
Maybe a Dutton as suggested, with the front suspension and bodywork updated? Have you got any pictures of the underside at the rear -that often
helps.
Welcome!
There are no VIN plates on the car unfortunately, and no paperwork whatsoever! It was a bit of a bargain/gamble.
After 2 track days at Snetterton, I couldn’t be happier with the car, handling wise. Just needs more power!!
I’ll get some pics of the underside.
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nero1701
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| posted on 7/8/18 at 09:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by myke pocock
quote:
Originally posted by nero1701
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Originally posted by myke pocock
Looks a bit like a Dutton to me.
😂😂😂
Still no explanation!!!!
Ah sorry.
Sent from iPhone. It was indeed 3 emojis smiling
My apologies I misread what I thought was going to be a “here is my 7esque car. It’s registered as a Dutton thread”
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 07:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MartynF
quote:
Originally posted by Norfolkluegojnr
does it have any paperwork or VIN plates on the car?
looks like locost front wishbones to me, but the exhaust running underneath is unusual for a locost or sevenesque car.
Maybe a Dutton as suggested, with the front suspension and bodywork updated? Have you got any pictures of the underside at the rear -that often
helps.
Welcome!
There are no VIN plates on the car unfortunately, and no paperwork whatsoever! It was a bit of a bargain/gamble.
After 2 track days at Snetterton, I couldn’t be happier with the car, handling wise. Just needs more power!!
I’ll get some pics of the underside.
As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters! Pintos can be tuned for big power, but probably simpler and cheaper to go for a
Zetec/Duratec replacement. Thats what I did, although the Pinto is a good (but heavy) engine in my opinion.
Snetterton is just around the corner from me. Are you in Norfolk?
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MartynF
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 09:09 AM |
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Here you go, rear suspension.
 
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MartynF
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 09:45 AM |
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MartynF
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 09:56 AM |
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quote:
As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters! Pintos can be tuned for big power, but probably simpler and cheaper to go for a
Zetec/Duratec replacement. Thats what I did, although the Pinto is a good (but heavy) engine in my opinion.
Snetterton is just around the corner from me. Are you in Norfolk?
One of the main reasons for wanting to know what it is, is so when/if the time comes to sell, I can give an accurate description, plus I'm
obviously curious.
No, not in Norfolk, but love Snett!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 11:14 AM |
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just looks like an original locost, well built by the looks of it, cracking car I'd get it IVA'd and keep it as is
you know you want to wash it underneath
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MartynF
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 01:17 PM |
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Anyone used these guys:
http://www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
Receptionist sounded helpful and knowledgeable today, and they will do a pre IVA report for £45 per hous plus VAT, and she thought it might take a
couple of hours (hoping less!)
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 01:25 PM |
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I'm almost certain that is a "book" Locost (the original Ron Champion book rather than the later Haynes Roadster). The rear axle is
a "Koln" from a Ford Cortina, not the best in terms of strength to weight ratio, but an awful lot cheaper than the "Atlas"
axle.
The front uprights are Cortina, and the 1.6 Pinto was sold in the Cortina so all of these parts probably came from the same donor.
[Edited on 8/8/18 by MikeRJ]
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MartynF
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 03:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
you know you want to wash it underneath
Thanks for info MikeRJ - I'm going to get hold of the book and have a read!
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steve m
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| posted on 8/8/18 at 06:25 PM |
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Exactley the same as mine. Locost, but not as pretty
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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