Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

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Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Gr8fun » Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:32 pm

Hi everyone
I started building my book Locost 20 (yes, twenty) years ago. I'm based near Southampton.
I've various excuses for my slow progress but find myself building motivation at long last to restart the project.
I'm in a far superior position now than when I started, so I'm hoping I can make progress and keep motivated to the end.
Originally it was to be 2l pinto powered but as there are better engines to bolt to the type 9 I may pursue a zetec or similar (I'm open to other suggestions) - I've still got time to make that decision.
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby b33fy » Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:58 pm

Welcome. Rich and Steve are the book builder specialists so you’re in good hands. Plenty of us are more than willing to offer ideas and solutions to help you spend your money. :D
Engine wise.. a V8 is the only way to go.. :D
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby SJLB » Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:14 pm

Welcome!!
as Mike says, we've got some Locost experts on here but plenty of other advice available too. What stage is the build at now? Good luck and keep going.
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby steve m » Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:20 pm

HI

Well,

Mike says im a specialist!!! I do think hes lost the plot ! :lol:

Well, mine. also Richard (Locost220) , also Tony T are locostors, not sure what book they built from, as neither of their cars are as pretty as mine !
joking aside, all our cars are good, and book built, and mine has been on the road since 1998, 20 years, I cant believe it myself

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Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at

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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby locost220 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:38 am

Hi there, welcome back to the game, New Years resolution by any chance ?.
As the others have said there are plenty willing to offer help and advise.
I built mine to the second edition book and SVA 2008, she in the midst of a little bit of work at the moment so might look the same as yours :D originally pinto and changing to ST170 at mo.
Give us all an idea of your issues and some pics speak many words and sure we will try and help.
Rich.
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Kegco » Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:51 am

Welcome to SKCC.
your in the right place, there is plenty of people with good knowledge of the world of kit cars and other Stuff :lol:
All the best in getting your kit on the road and out on a few runs
We need Pictures it’s law in SKCC :lol:
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Hammy » Sat May 11, 2019 9:10 am

Welcome mate, quite a lot of kit owners near you mate, regular meets of another FB group in Gosport. If youre on FB look up South Coast Kit Cars

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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Nash » Sat May 11, 2019 7:28 pm

It looks like Danials motivation was short lived?! He hasnt been back to the forum since this post back in January.
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Phil N » Sun May 12, 2019 3:32 pm

Nash wrote:It looks like Danials motivation was short lived?! He hasnt been back to the forum since this post back in January.


He might be in the garage ;) ;)
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Re: Hi all, trying (again) to get my long over due project going again

Postby Nash » Sun May 12, 2019 3:57 pm

Phil N wrote:
Nash wrote:It looks like Danials motivation was short lived?! He hasnt been back to the forum since this post back in January.


He might be in the garage ;) ;)


Good point! He'll need a food parcel air dropping in. It's been 4 months, he'll be Hungry?!
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