Hello all, I just acquired a 1998 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder w/ manual tranny for $250. It makes 120 HP @ 5000 rpm and 146 ft-lbs @ 3000 rpm. I would like to...
I don't know the Ranger, we don't have them in New Zealnd but I'm picking its a light truck, what we'd call a ute down under. I've heard of other light trucks...
Hi Scuzzer, further to my earlier reply, I see you've found the Locost builders forum, an excellent resource & as you've already found out frequented by people...
Do you get the Mazda pickup down there? it's the same thing. Dang, I was wrong 98 is the first year the ranger got rack and pinion steering :doh: Brian ...
Yes we do get the Mazdas, I'm not that familiar with them but it makes it a bit easier to visualize. Sounds like scuzzer is on the right track. Hope theres...
the pitfalls of the original vehicle don't necessarily translate to a locost. FWIW the ford ranger 2.3 = Mazda B2300 he also has a large selection of wheels to...
Its often the case that a very ordinary donor vehicle, when translated to the power to weight ratio of a locost can produce a very satisfying result. my...
... Is that a FE engine? There's a lot of good information on the "SoloMiata" site on various Mazda units. Generally the Mazda light PU trannies aren't badly ...
... The current B2300 is the new Duratec/MZR all-alloy 16-valver from the Mazda6 - lovely motor. Truck uses double wishbones with coils at front on 2wd models,...
I have been looking over the Ranger front hubs and I think they just won't do. They look too bulky and heavy. I just got an offer for a free Geo Metro (AKA...
Hi Dennis, I've been doing some research on MSO's and the one you posted that CMC supplied you is curious to me. The Vehicle Identification No. isn't in the...
Hello Nate, My donor car was a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite. My Seven is registered as such. I never had to show/use the MSO. Dennis Nate Clowar <nate@...>...
Hi there again. Not to sound like a leech or anything, but has anyone got a 3d model that I could leverage off ? If possible I am after something in 3ds, ...
Curtis Unlimited also sell rear fenders in a variety of widths, plus they have a nosecone that is 8.5" tall (as well as Lotus style 7" tall). Dennis, What's...
Greg, Not sure what you mean by axle centerline but here's how I determined what I needed. First off, my car is a CMC with the Toyota sourced uprights,...
... just ... 4 ... for ... to ... Are you trying to use the Mtero's front suspension complete? Or just the hubs and uprights? IMO you are going to really...
... registered as such. I never had to show/use the MSO. ... Custom bodied I assume? Think the '65 would have a commission number and not a VIN. Think VINs...
Greg, Is there a website for Curtis Unlimited? If not do you have any photos? Thanks, David H Calgary ... From: G Wellwood To: Locost_Theory@yahoogroups.com ...
George, You are correct. The "VIN" number in California in the sixties was the build or chassis number. This is what had to be seen by the inspector to compare...
David, Curtis Unlimited doesn't have a web site. They are located in Northern California and their phone number is 707 443 8523. Their business card says to...
Thanks Dennis, Your labels for the photos say "CMC." Are these made by Curtis Unlimited for CMC? The root of my question is my need to purchase the fiberglass...
David, No, CMC is just a label I used for the images. The front fenders came from Curtis Unlimited and they have absoloutely no connection with CMC. Steve is a...
Tentatively, I am going to use Geo prism uprights/brakes, geo metro steering with extended tie rods, and custom A-arms. The rear steer may interfere with the...
