The Baron
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posted on 18/3/06 at 06:22 PM |
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New 'Build your Own Sports Car.......' Book
All,
I may been sniffing to much 4 star over the last couple of years, but I am sure that I heard a rumour somewhere that Ron Champion was going to write a
revised version of book? You know, the one which has helped us all spend more than £250.
Anyone know any thing about this, or am I just stoned!
Cheers,
The Baron.
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donut
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posted on 18/3/06 at 07:10 PM |
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It was revised and now includes how to build the car "and race it" mind you that was a few years ago.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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chrisg
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posted on 18/3/06 at 07:27 PM |
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The new book's out in February next year, I believe.
Cheers
Chris
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DIY Si
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posted on 18/3/06 at 11:50 PM |
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What's he updating in it? Or just putting the dimensions and stuff in properly this time?
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rusty nuts
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posted on 19/3/06 at 07:33 AM |
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Probably called How to build a sports car for £5000?
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froggy
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posted on 19/3/06 at 10:22 AM |
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i think everyone has missed the point of this book! i reckon the whole idea was to have a book lying around for the wife to see to keep her of the
scent
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Silas (Son of Silas)
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posted on 8/10/06 at 05:52 PM |
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So is there any further advancement on this? I've scoured the web and can't find any evidence of a new book, although there are loads of
rumours about a Sierra based book.
What Gives?
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JoelP
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:14 PM |
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rumours involve MK, plus there is something on amazon i believe.
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JoelP
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:23 PM |
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here we go...:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1844253910/202-8982788-4564608?v=glance&n=266239&s=gateway&v=glance
not yet published.
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rusty nuts
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:26 PM |
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Someone put a brochure in my car at Donnington on the Sunday when it was parked in the Locost area. There was a yellow car on the front that was also
parked there, believe that was the car featured in the new book . Don't think it was Ron Champion though?
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Mark Allanson
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:29 PM |
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I know chrisg has a really informative website, but a new book?
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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iank
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:43 PM |
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Yes it's sierra donor for this edition, just as they start getting hard to find
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rusty nuts
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posted on 8/10/06 at 06:46 PM |
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At least the build it "budget" is realistic
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ned
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posted on 9/10/06 at 09:29 AM |
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It uses sierra running gear with full irs drawings provided I've been informed and is based around a +2" chassis iirc. Demo car was built
by mk.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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chrisg
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posted on 9/10/06 at 09:15 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by ned
It uses sierra running gear with full irs drawings provided I've been informed and is based around a +2" chassis iirc. Demo car was built
by mk.
Ned.
All correct and it's out in January.
Buy it
My kids need shoes........
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robinbastd
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posted on 9/10/06 at 09:40 PM |
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"Make you own children's shoes on a budget" by Chris Gibbs
A new Haynes manual, part of a series commencing in January 2007 as a part- work in the Locost Owners Club Digest.
Part 2 will explain how to make pants.
Come to think of it, my kids need shoes too so buy some smut today.
Ian
Only a dead fish swims with the tide.
http://smuttygifts.com/
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marcjagman
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posted on 14/10/06 at 09:23 PM |
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Just ordered mine, delivery mid jan they say.
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