Hi Guys. We are only new to the site and are finding some interesting information and ideas. Whilst we do not yet have vehicle we are keen to get into a basic...
Hi PG, I tried the number below and got a Dennis. He wasn't able to speak as was going into court! Is that the right number to call? Cheers Rob ... From: roll...
Apologies to everyone. Please disregard last email. Wrong recipient, wrong number and wrong list. I really need to get some rest before reading and sending...
G'day all! I'm new, to this group, and to building a Locost. I've become very interested in building a locost in recent weeks, and have begun research into all...
Good luck. For a V8 build, you are looking at heaps of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Especially if building in QLD. You can get the ADR's straight of the net that is a ...
You will have to severely butcher and compromise a book chassis to get a Rover anywhere near it but you won't have a hope of getting it registered either from...
... <lescanfield@...> wrote: ... net. You ... tube to ... down this ... Thanks Les, I'm in Toowoomba. I'd love to get in contact with any local builders. I've...
Pop over to www.oz_clubbies.com join the forum, introduce yourself and ask the same questions again. This email list is mirrored there and guys have been...
Samuel, a V8 wide body clubbie won't weigh 500kg - most 4 cylinders being built in Australia these days are creeping towards 700 kilos, as builders go for...
Sam, If you haven't already, get someone to take you for a spin in a 4cl clubby, i think you will agree immediately that you don't need any more power. As...
Just to let everyone know that a Locost managed to take out the class win for Clubmans in the Vic championship. The car is built to book specs, with a 1600cc...
For sale; 5 Escort/Cortina Globe mag wheels {4 X 108 PCD}. Similar to wheels in this link; http://www.sarkiesparkingspace.co.uk/images/whghia.jpg Wheels...
The Ararat car club has resurected their hill climb with an event on the 15th and 16th of November. Just wondering if anyone is bring a clubman to it. Mine is...
I'm wondering if someone has a anti roll bar design to suit a locost. Having some trouble with the rear inside wheel lifting on fast corners, due to weight...
G'Day Tony, I'm still a way off as well, but I reckon I'll line up next year. Regards, Mike. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
A friend used a Volvo 244 front ARB on his and it works fine. ... From: Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Locost_Oz@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lostbilly ...
Would like to know if the Lucas style wiper motor and mechanism as fitted to Mini, Land Rover & Triumph etc was fitted to any locally built vehicles? I have...
G'Day Patrick, All the usual BMC suspects had them plus I suspect Rootes group vehicles. It's just as easy to use a Holden/Ford or any Jap motor and make up...
... Thanks for the reply Mike. I have made up a system that uses Toyota parts appropriately shortened etc. I does not look very good. The Lucas mechanism looks...
Hi where can I get a list of engineers for individually constructed vehicles I'm on the Gold Coast. Still planning the nightmare of building a Locost....
... from the ford mods forum "you have to contact Queensland Transport on this number 13 23 80, there is no publicised list of approved modification engineers....
G'day Tony, Here is a list of signatories from the NSW RTA for all of Oz, I'd be very surprised if those listed for QLD weren't acceptable in that state. ...
Hello to all you fellow locost builders out there. I've just picked up a copy of 'Build your own sports car on a budget' and its a great book... But it has...
G’day Edward. Without a doubt you should have both books. They are a great reference, just look on 2nd hand book sites you can find it really cheaply at...
Hi, I have the QLD list of approved engineers, and can send it to you if you would like. Unfortunately for me there are no engineers in my area. The department...
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