bodger
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:22 AM |
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Kit transportation
I'm off up to MK to pick up my kit on Monday. It's the deluxe kit - new chassis. Do you think I'll get all the bits in / on top of a
renault scenic or am I better off hiring a van? I'm coming from Brighton so I'm a long way from home if I can't get it all in.
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graememk
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:25 AM |
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hire a van it doesnt cost much £50ish
and whilst you have it take all the sh1t you removed from the garage to the tip.
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zxrlocost
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:36 AM |
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LWB Van wouldnt try and cut any corners
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ricklawn
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:43 AM |
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definatley a van. wouldnt want any accidents with your new pride and joy. not worth the risk for the sake of £50-£60
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Hammerhead
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:46 AM |
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van. I put the chassis on the roof of my forester and it was fine. but I only live in Nottingham. I think van is best for you.
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donut
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:52 AM |
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Long Wheel Base van DEFF!!!! i've done it twice from Surrey and it's much easier with a van.
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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Guinness
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posted on 26/1/07 at 11:59 AM |
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I was at MK picking up my Kit in a LWB Iveco van (borrowed from work) when Lenny turned up to collect his deluxe kit, in a Laguna Estate.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=18845&pid=151624
It all fitted inside, and on a roof rack, but there was no room for a passenger!
Mike
[Edited on 26/1/07 by Guinness]
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scotlad
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posted on 26/1/07 at 12:01 PM |
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I've managed to cram an entire deluxe kit and a blade engine in/on my 406 estate and then driven 270 or whatever miles to edinburgh with no
stresses, so it can be done
[Edited on 26/1/07 by scotlad]
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peterparsons
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posted on 26/1/07 at 12:06 PM |
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Does anyone know MK web address ?
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cossiebri
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posted on 26/1/07 at 12:14 PM |
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Try..
http://mksportscars.co.uk
If it doesn't fit MODIFY it!!
Cheers BriF
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macnab
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posted on 26/1/07 at 12:38 PM |
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got all mine in a 406 estate with the chassis on the roof and then drove all the way back in the dark, in blizards and huge snow drifts with cars
stuck in them. Hell of a ride!
[Edited on 26/1/07 by macnab]
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TimC
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posted on 26/1/07 at 12:49 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Guinness
I was at MK picking up my Kit in a LWB Iveco van (borrowed from work) when Lenny turned up to collect his deluxe kit, in a Laguna Estate.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=18845&pid=151624
It all fitted inside, and on a roof rack, but there was no room for a passenger!
Mike
[Edited on 26/1/07 by Guinness]
That's the thread I was looking for! I think he has PC issues which means that he can't log-in. Still reads the site and will hopefully
be lending a hand with mine. Still a top effort to get that home.
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bodger
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posted on 26/1/07 at 01:00 PM |
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Thanks lads, van it is.
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Kelvin
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posted on 26/1/07 at 02:26 PM |
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Would be interested in a look over the kit once you get things straight in the garage, Bodger, as it may swing my decision on new or
'traditional' Indy.
I'm just along the road in Mile Oak/Portslade so if you need a hand at any time, just yell.
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Colnago_Man
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posted on 27/1/07 at 04:18 PM |
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Anybody know what the weights of a chassis is? Then I can check it against the max weight for my roof bars.
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PAUL FISHER
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posted on 27/1/07 at 05:07 PM |
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With a standard roll bar and a alloy floor panel your looking 70kgs,the new chassis is slightly heavier than the old one.
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