kevin999
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| posted on 19/11/03 at 08:54 PM |
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newbie to this lark
Hello everyone. I'm thinking (actually my girlfriend is!!) about building a kitcar. It wants to be a road car with a roof!! Also needs to be at
the cheaper end of the range. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a simple first time build.
Thanks
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Hellfire
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 posted on 19/11/03 at 09:18 PM |
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First Things First...
Welcome to the fold fellow potential locost-builder!
You'll find everything you need to know here on the numberous links contained on this site... as a Kit Car - the choice is entirely yours about
whether it's 'roofed' or not
I guess the first cars I can think of are Ginetta, Marcos etc etc to the other end of the scale Ultima. The choice really is entirely your's!
Happy choosing!
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sgraber
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| posted on 19/11/03 at 09:57 PM |
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Hi Kevin, Welcome
The word 'Kit-Car' encompasses a very wide range of possibilities.
Are you up to building the frame yourself and sourcing all of the components from a donor car and the scrappy and making the rest yourself? Or are you
looking for a ready-built frame, finished panels, etc. and are simply looking to bolt it all together?
You probably need to set a budget or a timeframe, evaluate your skill level, your available tools and workshop area and work your way into your
options from that angle. It's very positive that you have support from the female in your life. They can make or break the project. 
One other thing would be that having the manufacturer fairly close to you is a strong plus. Just hop over when you have a problem or question or need
to buy a part.
Best of luck and maybe some of the UK builders can give you specifics regarding companies in your area.
Graber
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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locoboy
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| posted on 20/11/03 at 12:01 PM |
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Kevin you have a U2U message.
ATB
Locoboy
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barrie sharp
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| posted on 20/11/03 at 06:50 PM |
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where are you based Kevin someone close might be able to show you one of there projects.
i know this would of helped me !!
good luck anyway.
the cars looking good" a blind man would be pleased to see it"
''stop press'' the blind mans seen it said "it felt ok"
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