Chris_vrs
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 posted on 12/8/13 at 09:26 PM |
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Kicked in the balls! HELP!
So I got my early narrow bodied westie chassis from eBay for cheap. I have started buying bits and bobs and am just planning the final bits I need too
source but I have just had a massive kick in the balls.
Westfields have one piece wrap around body for the rear and sides - £739.46 + £175 for fitting kit
Westfield wheel arches - £271 each
Westfield nose cone - £276.55
Westfield scuttle - £ probably too much
Westfield bonnet - £333.22
How can I get round these outrageous prices? I think the biggest problem will be the wrap around one piece issue. On the westie chassis' there
is no rear support for the top of the rear panel to hang from.
Will locost panels fit? Or would they require loads of work too fit?
I an see me making everything out of mdf frames and fibreglass !
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twybrow
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:30 PM |
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You could pick up a second hand set, and tart them up as needed. Should be much easier on the wallet!
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Chris_vrs
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:32 PM |
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I can't find any on the usual places, eBay ect.
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perksy
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:41 PM |
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PM 'the king of bling' on here as he's got a Narrow body bonnet sitting in his garage
and its Carbon wrapped 
iirc Westfield can only do these panels as a special order and they will be pricey and the lead times may be a bit long aswell ?
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cs3tcr
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:43 PM |
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I would either look at panelling the sides in ally and modifying a GRP rear piece to fit, or weld on the body support tubes in the rear bay and make
the rear panel in ally as well. For the nose and scuttle, try to source anything second hand and modify to suit. The bonnet is easily made in ally.
And wings shouldn't be too difficuilt to source second hand.
It all depends on how much you like to build things.
[Edited on 12/8/13 by cs3tcr]
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Smokey mow
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:45 PM |
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There's a full set of narrow bodywork for sale on ebay at the moment
Http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321184340172
And i have a brand new yellow bonnet to sell which is still sealed in it's packing crate.
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Chris_vrs
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 09:49 PM |
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Cheers. I didn't find this when I was looking ! Bit far but I can always arrange a courier I suppose !
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Smokey mow
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 10:15 PM |
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I bought a narrow scuttle from these guys on the Suffolk/norfolk boarder earlier in the year. Although it was tatty and some bit had been modified
they did also have the rest of the bodywork which was for sale.
http://www.mossmotorsport.co.uk/
[Edited on 12/8/13 by Smokey mow]
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Wheels244
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 10:19 PM |
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Don't know if Locost panels will fit, but I might have a full set for sale - all new.
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Chris_vrs
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| posted on 12/8/13 at 10:19 PM |
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Ok thanks, ill give them a call tommorow. I would rather spend my time filling and painting then paying a couple of grand !
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iank
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 05:33 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris_vrs
Cheers. I didn't find this when I was looking ! Bit far but I can always arrange a courier I suppose !
Personally I'd hire a van and get them myself. GRP has a habit of getting smashed by couriers. Currently it's a very good price though.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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scootz
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 06:38 AM |
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... and he says in his ad that he will take them to Oulton Park on 24th/25th Aug. That's the journey more than halfed for you!
PS - Neil (the seller) is a good spud. You'll not go wrong there.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Chris_vrs
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 06:43 AM |
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Thanks for your help guys. I have a transit connect so if the bloke can meet me at oulton park that's a much better drive ! I have emailed
him just to confirm he can meet me !
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Peteff
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 08:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Wheels244
Don't know if Locost panels will fit, but I might have a full set for sale - all new.
They should fit, the narrow body was a copy of the original Locost wasn't it ? 
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Chris_vrs
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 01:02 PM |
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Smokey Mow, Thanks for the lead, I may just have my hands on a Rear Tub and sides 
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jossey
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 01:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris_vrs
Cheers. I didn't find this when I was looking ! Bit far but I can always arrange a courier I suppose !
It's not £1900 for the bodywork though
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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FazerBob
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| posted on 13/8/13 at 01:54 PM |
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I have a pair of front cycle wings in dark blue £10 + postage
Bob
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