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topcat2vin

posted on 24/10/17 at 10:41 PM Reply With Quote
Part Built Robin Hoods

Hi guys - I know generally a lot of you would say you would be better off building a haynes locost from scratch but I am interested in part build robin hoods etc. to save on the spend.

Will a robin hood 2b still go through IVA or does the chassis or kit need any additional work / strengthening. I am particularly interested weather the sliding pillar car will pass an iva as there is more of these part built than other variations.

I guess I am talking about the kit as supplied and build as per robin hood instructions rather than build quality as build quality would be down to me.

Thanks for any help on this.

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Nickp

posted on 25/10/17 at 04:42 AM Reply With Quote
There was a part built GBS Zero and a Haynes over on the FB kit car pages last week. Both looked good value at around £1K. Might be worth you keeping an eye out over there?
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ianhurley20

posted on 25/10/17 at 08:12 AM Reply With Quote
The Robin Hood will pass IVA with the sliding pillock front end but it really is worth changing it to the later wishbone suspension. If you look on RHOCAR there are 'how it was done' threads with pictures that explain. I was looking for a 2B+ as a project but happened on a badly built Haynes which I took to pieces, mended and rebuilt and am really glad as I think I have a much better car.
As above there was a rolling chassis with bodywork, type 9 box and most body panels on one of the fb groups a few days ago that would have made a very good starting point






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tegwin

posted on 25/10/17 at 08:35 AM Reply With Quote
I finished a part built 2B some years ago and retro fitted wishbone suspension.

My advice to you is DONT buy one!

It's a heavy, odly constructed chassis and unless you want a quirky handling slow car it's a poor choice!

For the same money or fractionally more, get a more conventional seven replica that already has a stiff lightweight chassis with wishbones!

[Edited on 25/10/17 by tegwin]





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topcat2vin

posted on 25/10/17 at 01:04 PM Reply With Quote
PArt Build Project

which FB groups are best and which cover N.Ireland best
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big_wasa

posted on 25/10/17 at 05:40 PM Reply With Quote
It may be a good way to get a Sierra donor package.
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SCAR

posted on 25/10/17 at 07:35 PM Reply With Quote
think Id be asking myself why there are so many unfinished 2b's
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topcat2vin

posted on 25/10/17 at 07:48 PM Reply With Quote
I guess I am thinking if one was available with must parts very cheap it would be worth the time and effort to strip and re-build. I know it would take a higher level of work than a mechano type car. I would only consider one at less than £500.
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theduck

posted on 26/10/17 at 11:44 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by SCAR
think Id be asking myself why there are so many unfinished 2b's


Because Robin Hood sold more kits than anyone else?

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