Alfalfameister
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| posted on 28/12/04 at 08:00 AM |
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Does anybody have another body design for the Locost?
As the subject says, has anyone put another body on a Locost, other than a "sevenesque" type body?
Like a car body with an overhang or something? I know this is the Locost forum (and a lot specialize in a seven-type roadster), but the seven body
doesn't really catch my fancy (apologies to Seven lovers worldwide)... it's just to... um... "British" for me (no offense to
Brits of course)... 
EDIT: Found this thread:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=16934
Anyone have any additional info that you care to add? Thanks...
[Edited on 28/12/04 by Alfalfameister]
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 28/12/04 at 10:02 AM |
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Hi, For my uni dissertation, im developing an alternative body design to that of the classic seven. got a few ideas in the pipeline, GT style, more
conventional styles, and a couple of concept ideas.
i would be interested to hear if you (or anyone else has any ideas/suggestions for alternative shapes)
ultimately, im hopefully going to produce one full size set - and maybe more if anyone is interested.
cheers,
tom
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tadltd
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| posted on 28/12/04 at 04:20 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=17286&page=4
have a look at these - the poll 'finished' with design 'C' as the most popular, but it hasn't convinced us to push ahead
with production...
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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phelpsa
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| posted on 28/12/04 at 06:41 PM |
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Go on, please! It looks very much like the Caterham 21.
Adam
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derf
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 04:26 AM |
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If you look hard enough, you can find some decent photos of more roadsterish (classic US muscle car). The big difference of course being the nosecone.
There are also a few futuristic renderings that would be beautiful in real life.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 11:14 AM |
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stick extra bits on it like im doing, and make it look like a morgan....
atb
steve
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Stu16v
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 04:08 PM |
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This company will apparently sell you a body for a seven style chassis...
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Rorty
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 04:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu16v
This company will apparently sell you a body for a seven style chassis...
Looks like someone had a good supply of 3mm MDF and no imagination! 
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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Alfalfameister
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 04:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu16v
This company will apparently sell you a body for a seven style chassis...
Eeeek! Costs more than my budget for the whole car!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 03:46 PM |
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hmm , ive got stuff in the pipeline , i think youll be better off getting someting locally - or doing it yourself , then you can only argue with
yourself .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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undecided
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 04:40 PM |
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what about something from the 50's and 60's such as the Mistral body used on Buckler DD2.
Very Ferrari very curvy and will fit book wheelbase and track.
Search google for Buckler DD2 then come back and ask where one can be bought.
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Rorty
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 08:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by undecided
Search google for Buckler DD2 then come back and ask where one can be bought.
I couldn't be bothered. So then, where can one be bought?
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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DEAN C.
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 09:22 PM |
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Have a look in "Locost related" at Rob Lanes posting of "My latest project."
The chassis is very similar to the Locost but ,after looking at it in the flesh I actually think it is a slightly better designed chassis.Better
suspension travel and more footwell room,and probably stiffer in the frontal area.
Very pretty in the style similar to the old nobblies or lister specials,of course the design dates back to the late fifties when it was orignally
designed as special for racing.(Falcon,Elva ,Gemini?)
This boy may also lend itself to the Locost chassis,but to be honest the original chassis has a lot mre engine bay area>
DEAN.........
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
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DEAN C.
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| posted on 31/12/04 at 09:25 PM |
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That should have BODY not "boy" of course,I haven't even started the wine yet!
DEAN.......
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
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timmy
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| posted on 12/1/05 at 04:29 AM |
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Alternate body style
These guys have a couple of body styles to suit a 7-style chassis:
Elfin Sports Cars
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