Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby SJLB » Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:59 pm

keep going Rich, fantastic epic effort!
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby locost220 » Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:21 pm

Slow steady progress, gave the panels another couple coats of clear yesterday so time to wipe down the steering rack and hubs and get them refitted with new poly bush mount, turns out I got the wrong track rod ends so had to fit the spare I used to carry for now, then onto fitting the sound deadening and the rear interior panels.
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby DJ. » Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:31 pm

Making progress, the runs aren't the same without you Richard keep going :D

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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby locost220 » Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:58 pm

Thanks Duncan, both rear inner panels fitted, drilled and taped out the few new holes required for the front inner panels where I had replaced chassis sections.
Those panels cannot be fitted till the scuttle is bolted on.

Also managed to put in the pedal box and servo, both headlights and brackets loosely Fitted, handbrake lever fitted.
Started to attach wiring to the engine bay chassis that can be at this stage
Need to get a coat of more clear on the remaining panels soon so it can start hardening.
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby Matth93 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:24 am

Well done It sounds like it’s starting to take shape now

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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby locost220 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:42 am

Little bit of an update vid as I prepare to put a clear protective covering over the rear arch to protect against stone chips.

https://youtu.be/KjnNDcT0WuU
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby Kegco » Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:53 pm

Nice job Rich
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby SteveRST » Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:01 pm

Good work Rich. The wishbones look great with the crinkle paint. Hopefully it will be durable.
I really do like that blue paint colour!
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby Wingco » Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:23 pm

Another good video Rich, the covering will help hopefully. I also like the blue, really bright and the wing looks good.
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Re: Locost ''Eleanor'' Rebuild

Postby b33fy » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:23 pm

Paint finish looks good Rich, liking the colour.
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