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posted on 2/8/20 at 03:51 AM Reply With Quote
Locost GRP back panel, bonnet and scuttle and side panels

Hi folks, im struggling to source a GRP back panel, bonnet, scuttle and side panels for my Locost. It's all ones that are fitted just now and are a bit tired. I'd prefer GRP but I'm struggling to find anyone who makes them any more. Haynes roadster ones appear available (and are often described as Locost) but they're all generally bigger than the book Locost.

Anybody have any of the above in reasonable nick they would sell or know of anyone who actually still makes them?

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posted on 2/8/20 at 05:49 AM Reply With Quote
Might also be worth asking on the locost section on Facebook?
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posted on 2/8/20 at 09:57 AM Reply With Quote
I assume you've tried Al's locost bodyshop?





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posted on 2/8/20 at 11:17 AM Reply With Quote
What's the web address / contact details of Al's?
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posted on 2/8/20 at 03:22 PM Reply With Quote
http://alsbodyshop.co.uk/agm_sports_cars_2_010.html





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Edwardo

posted on 2/8/20 at 10:10 PM Reply With Quote
I tried contacting them before, got no reply.
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posted on 3/8/20 at 11:21 AM Reply With Quote
Edit it wasn't Al's I got.

It was a bloke called Ian, but he's stopped doing them too

i got Al on the phone recently. He stopped doing the Locost GRP panels last year

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posted on 5/8/20 at 07:14 AM Reply With Quote
Have you tried Equinox products I know they were doing Haynes Parts a few years ago






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posted on 5/8/20 at 09:43 AM Reply With Quote
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Have you tried Equinox products I know they were doing Haynes Parts a few years ago


I messaged them back in March and they are only doing the Roadster GRP not Locost anymore

It seems nobody is actively making Locost GRP anymore - but these people must still have the the moulds sitting around doing nothing? Why don't they sell them and let someone else supply?

I might ping them another message and ask about the moulds actually.

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Edwardo

posted on 5/8/20 at 11:08 AM Reply With Quote
Just had this reply from Equinox :-

"Hi Tony, sorry we only do the Haynes kit. We do not have the moulds for Locost, i really do not know who does make them. It'd be a google search. Regards, Karen"

The hunt for moulds continues.......

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posted on 5/8/20 at 12:36 PM Reply With Quote
Hi. i still produce the locost bodywork for our race cars.

Nose cone, scuttle, rear panel, front and rear wings, rear wings available in 2 different widths and a few differing styles of front wings. we dont use fiberglass bonnets or side panels. plenty of pictures of the cars on my Fb page.
if any interest just msg me on the Fb page.

Cheers Matt https://www.facebook.com/Procomp-motorsport-376574512390043

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posted on 5/8/20 at 12:38 PM Reply With Quote
Fabulous vthanks for letting us know Matthew, I'll get back to you shortly 👍👍👍





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