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Author: Subject: 'The Book' for middy builders on a budget
Wadders

posted on 13/3/07 at 06:00 PM Reply With Quote
'The Book' for middy builders on a budget

Or erm, maybe not.

http://www.geocities.com/mykitcar/






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scoobyis2cool

posted on 13/3/07 at 08:08 PM Reply With Quote
Doh, it's exceeded it's bandwidth, bloody Geosh*ttys! What was on there?

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DIY Si

posted on 13/3/07 at 08:21 PM Reply With Quote
It works for me. It's a how to build a Lambo Countach for $7k, based on a VW chassis.





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scoobyis2cool

posted on 13/3/07 at 08:40 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
It works for me. It's a how to build a Lambo Countach for $7k, based on a VW chassis.

Still not working for me Sounds like an 'interesting' build, please tell me they don't keep the VW engine?!

Pete





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liftarn

posted on 15/3/07 at 01:24 PM Reply With Quote
Considering the prices on old VW Beetles it would probably be cheaper to build a spaceframe chassis...
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liftarn

posted on 15/3/07 at 01:57 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by scoobyis2cool
Sounds like an 'interesting' build, please tell me they don't keep the VW engine?!


"Chassis plans to build a V6 or V8 car"

You can see more at http://www.kitcarplans.com/

[Edited on 15/3/07 by liftarn]

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violentblue

posted on 15/3/07 at 06:04 PM Reply With Quote
they should publish an updated version with a diablo or mercialago (sp?)

I might consider picking it up if I were to build my oen body, just for referance, and information on building the doors.





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goodall

posted on 23/3/07 at 07:05 PM Reply With Quote
i somehow feel it would give a poor finish in terms of the body looks and in terms of driving the dam thing
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Julian B

posted on 24/3/07 at 07:24 AM Reply With Quote
Wow

Has Tricky Dickie of Robin hood fame moved to the US?

I think you would have more street cred driving around in the Donor

Its got to be a laugh though

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