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15218
Yeh, thanks for that Tricky, Got my chassis and frames muddled up (as usual) all normal stuff for me mind you.;-)) Mike. ... From: Rick Hargraves To:...
Mike & Barb Laws
clubbie7au
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Mar 1, 2004
11:46 am
15219
Yes, they have about year back log now for some markets. Esko ... From: Rick Hargraves To: Locost_North_America@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004...
eskoa
opto_mech2000
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Mar 1, 2004
12:16 pm
15220
I don't have a problem with what you two said, it is the other guy who always over states and does not know the facts. Esko ... From: Mike & Barb Laws To:...
eskoa
opto_mech2000
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Mar 1, 2004
1:00 pm
15221
Maybe the filler can be obtained from these folks. They also, may have some other useful items for your use in building your Locost. www.afcoracing.com Moroso...
d.j.e.
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Mar 1, 2004
2:47 pm
15222
Morgan just opened up a new dealership here in Houston. I've been meaning to go sit in one. I guess that's one reason why I'm building a seven, because I'll...
Wayne Evans
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Mar 1, 2004
3:07 pm
15223
If you plan on using Ash wood from North America don't wait too long, as a disease is spreading at an alarming rate that will eventually make the wood rare and...
fcastigl
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Mar 1, 2004
3:17 pm
15224
... I've got two '66 Caddys, same body as a '65. Don't go looking for flat windshields in those. After all, they were the Standard Of The World. I've also got...
Keith Tanner
apocalyptos
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Mar 1, 2004
5:12 pm
15225
Hate to be so brash as to post this but perhaps someone may benefit. I want to offer these to list members before it goes to eBay. I have some Mille Miglia 15"...
Chris Fiaccone
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Mar 1, 2004
5:20 pm
15226
I'm new to the list. I've been lurking for about 2 weeks now, trying to catch up on the archives. I'm going with Miata based suspension front and rear. I have...
SCV6Locost@...
rallycoltturbo
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Mar 1, 2004
6:21 pm
15227
If I am not mistaken, that Mazda motor was available in the 2002 & 03 pickups. You should be able to find a wreck with a transmission and differential. Ed ......
bratt
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Mar 1, 2004
6:38 pm
15228
Yeah, that was my first thought too. Yet on cars without a carb or throttle body coolant feed I don't recall ever seeing a separate bleed - is there one?...
Mike Polan
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Mar 1, 2004
7:35 pm
15229
I don't have the diff yet. I've heard that you can use a second gen RX7 diff and 1.8 Miata axles together for a bolt up solution. That makes me wonder if the...
SCV6Locost@...
rallycoltturbo
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Mar 1, 2004
7:55 pm
15230
... It all depends on how you drive it. We have a race Miata that puts out 350 ft/lbs at the wheels and delivers the power through big slicks. It's never had a...
Keith Tanner
apocalyptos
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Mar 1, 2004
7:56 pm
15231
I hadn't heard that yet. I thought the newest Mazda trucks were basically Fords with Ford engines. The specific Mazda V6 I have availible is the FWD 2.5 from...
SCV6Locost@...
rallycoltturbo
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Mar 1, 2004
7:59 pm
15232
How close is the Suzuki to the Mazda? Did not know they were related, but always thought it was kind of suspicious for Suzuki to develope thier first V-6 ...
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rallycoltturbo
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Mar 1, 2004
8:01 pm
15233
I'm really not sure. It's not unusual for Mazda to license their engines - the Miata engine also shows up in the 1995-97 Kia Sephia GS. The Suzuki guys might...
Keith Tanner
apocalyptos
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Mar 1, 2004
8:13 pm
15234
I have a 3.8l ford under my workbench as well but it is a very wide engine. I think it will be a very tight fit. But a nice engine if you can keep head...
yyaarr1965
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Mar 1, 2004
8:22 pm
15235
Has anyone gone with open wheel on the back, aka the wings attatched to the axle as in the new elfin 8cylinder clubman. Thanks Dale...
yyaarr1965
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Mar 1, 2004
8:33 pm
15236
Yes, it is wide. I'm hoping that increasing the front and rear tracks to match the Miata suspension will give me enough room. Also the SC version has different...
SCV6Locost@...
rallycoltturbo
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Mar 1, 2004
9:48 pm
15237
I also have an SC being rebuilt. (Great shape and blown head gasket(s) for $500.) What are the general thoughts regarding using (new) factory spec ...
Keith Ware
lunaticfringe84
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Mar 1, 2004
11:22 pm
15238
I thought about using MN12 stuff also, but the unsprung weight ratio would be high. The front spindles locate the upper A-arm at (or above) the line of top of...
SCV6Locost@...
rallycoltturbo
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Mar 2, 2004
12:55 am
15239
... I'm not sure where Morgan used the wood in their construction, but wood, marine plywood, and wood/celulose laminates have been used in many vehicles. The ...
kestrel1596
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Mar 2, 2004
1:59 am
15240
If you want to see a neat video, go to: http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/index_frames.html and go to Morgan cinema, it is a bit of a download if you don't have...
eskoa
opto_mech2000
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Mar 2, 2004
3:02 am
15241
Kevin, Thanks for your interesting, well researched information about wooden chassis cars. Esko ... From: kestrel1596 To: Locost_North_America@yahoogroups.com ...
eskoa
opto_mech2000
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Mar 2, 2004
4:20 am
15242
eskoa <eskoa@...> wrote:Kevin, Thanks for your interesting, well researched information about wooden chassis cars. Esko ... From: kestrel1596 To:...
Dennis Ortenburger
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Mar 2, 2004
5:30 am
15243
Hi Esko, That is pretty good - used to be 7-8 years and you could not "sell" you position in the line. Cheers, Tricky H. Aussie GAZshocks ...
Rick Hargraves
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Mar 2, 2004
7:27 am
15244
Most unusual to have one on the floor given the waiting list status. Cheers, Tricky H. Aussie GAZshocks rhargrav@... http://www.whitepointer.com.au ...
Rick Hargraves
gazmanau1
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Mar 2, 2004
7:30 am
15245
I'm not trying to infer it would be easy. ...or even look remotely like a Seven when completed. I just thought it could be the basis for an interesting, fun...
Keith Ware
lunaticfringe84
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Mar 2, 2004
1:25 pm
15246
... cars. If you found that interesting I'm glad to hear it. As far as well researched, well, its amazing what you can do on Google in a couple of minutes! ;-)...
kestrel1596
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Mar 2, 2004
3:23 pm
15247
I was thinking the same thing. I've always been in dirty work cloths every time I've driven by the dealer so I haven't gone in yet but they had at least 4 on...
Wayne Evans
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Mar 2, 2004
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