Looking to begin my first ever Locost product here on the other side of the pond. Been trying to identify a donor vehicle that provides me with all (or most) of the mechanicals that I need. Things like solid rear axle, correct from spindles, proper engine / trans. I have been having a little difficulty because I have an aversion to typical US domestic cars, and there isn’t a lot of readily available "foreign" models to work with. Thinking about using an older 83-95 Volvo 4/6cyl donor. Has anyone attempted this, or have any suggestions as to this being a great or terrible idea? I just joined up so ANY help at all would be great. You can post here are email me at :

mfisher@williamsvillek12.org

I'm a school teacher so my computer access is regular. Thanks for all the help.

Welcome to the site

You dont need to cross post on here, as most people check all of the forums.

The easiest donor in the US is your version of the Sierra, which was called the Merkur IIRC. Got all the right bits in for a locost build, but has IRS suspension. Easily solved by using a de dion tube though and there are plans for that on my website.

Cheers,
David

Thanks I really appreciate it. I'll try not to wee anyone off by cross posting again... thank for the tip!

I was hoping to stay away from the "domestics" for my own sanity. I'd like to get in my car and drive it, not fix it every weekend. I was converted to a subaru lover years ago, and havent looked back.

Many people have told be the Chevy S-10 platform is a good way to go as well. Has anyone heard of or seen anything related to any Volvo use of any kind? Do you think there would be substantial frame modification needed for fitment issues. My backup plan is a rotary... i think. I'm still very much in development.

Thanks again.