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Does anybody have another body design for the Locost?
Alfalfameister - 28/12/04 at 08:00 AM

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]

tom_loughlin - 28/12/04 at 10:02 AM

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

tadltd - 28/12/04 at 04:20 PM

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...

phelpsa - 28/12/04 at 06:41 PM

Go on, please! It looks very much like the Caterham 21.

Adam

derf - 29/12/04 at 04:26 AM

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.

stephen_gusterson - 29/12/04 at 11:14 AM

stick extra bits on it like im doing, and make it look like a morgan....


atb

steve

Stu16v - 29/12/04 at 04:08 PM

This company will apparently sell you a body for a seven style chassis...

Rorty - 31/12/04 at 04:00 AM

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!

Alfalfameister - 31/12/04 at 04:46 AM

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!

Volvorsport - 31/12/04 at 03:46 PM

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 .

undecided - 31/12/04 at 04:40 PM

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.

Rorty - 31/12/04 at 08:48 PM

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?

DEAN C. - 31/12/04 at 09:22 PM

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.........

DEAN C. - 31/12/04 at 09:25 PM

That should have BODY not "boy" of course,I haven't even started the wine yet!

DEAN.......

timmy - 12/1/05 at 04:29 AM

These guys have a couple of body styles to suit a 7-style chassis:

Elfin Sports Cars