akumabito
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| posted on 20/4/05 at 05:57 PM |
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Book chassis - alternative bodywork?
I just got my copy of the book, and in the introduction (page 11, in the second edition), there is a picture of a car only described as an
"Austin Seven special". I rather like the shape of this car. Does anyone know if it could be built on a standard book chassis?
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JonBowden
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| posted on 20/4/05 at 08:20 PM |
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Yes, no problem.
But you'd have to design the bodywork yourself. The chassis would probably need some changing and you'd have to make sure what you design
will pass the SVA.
Quite a few people are making their own design loosley based on the Book design.
I can think of few things more rewarding than building a car that is your own design.
Jon
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Dillinger1977
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| posted on 21/4/05 at 04:35 PM |
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i really like that 'austin seven special' on page 11 too.
I'm hoping that once I complete a kit car, I might be encouraged enough to try something from scratch, and rather than the '7 style which
im going to have with the kit, the austin seven shown might be something cool and different for pootling about in.
i had 5 minutes of considering and decided that to make it road legal might be a lot more effort that I expected..
but, its still something I'd like to try. maybe in 5 years.. 
-Rog
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Dale
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| posted on 21/4/05 at 04:39 PM |
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I actually prefer the older style like the austins and am making my own with traces of a more vintage vehicle. They original Austin sevens had
simple bodywork that could be make out of alloy by yourself (possibly).
I think the Locost chassis lends itself to easy redesign for your needs.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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jack trolley
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 posted on 21/4/05 at 07:46 PM |
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If you've read the Gospel of Ron, then you need the Old Testament:
Book of Patrick
Book of Austin
Book of Bill
Book of Martin
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Dillinger1977
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| posted on 21/4/05 at 08:39 PM |
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haha, old testament... excellent!
-Rog
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