Homemade-Bonnet Frame MKII
My first attempt at a homemade bonnet frame was a disaster. Although each rib was very strong in one direction, once assembled it was hopeless. It flopped around like well…
LOCOST
The Build
Originally, the design was to employ 4×4 Sierra Cosworth and Rover V8 components. Since then, the design has evolved, it now has components from a much wider spectrum – Nissan Skylines, Supercharged 4.0 Jaguar AJ-V8’s, Audi A8’s, RS6’s, Porsche Cayenne, Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen BX, Mercedes SLK etc.
Some parts are hi-tech and brand new, yet others are over 80 years old.
HAYNES ROADSTER
EVOLUTION
Lotus Seven was built in 1957, the brainchild of Colin Chapman. Convinced of the advantages of small lightweight racing cars, with huge power to weight benefits, he actually referred to the Seven as something he had dreamt of designing since he was a schoolboy − a ´four wheeled motorbike´.
CAD Design
Seventh Heaven is a modern 3D CAD designed tribute – who knows one day I might even drive it!
REVOLUTION
Chris Gibb and Ron Champion have certainly started a revolution with kit car enthusiasts.
RESEARCH
Throughout the build many components have been thoroughly researched.
EVOLUTION
The Locost is all about evolution. This car takes it's own path.
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Bespoke Bonnet
Progress on the bespoke bonnet has started very cautiously. There are several reasons for this. Although I still had the remains of the wooden buck, since it’s completion, I’ve decided…
Grille and Slam Panel
I've started my version of a 1939 Chevy grille shell. This was my first real attempt at hammer and dolly panel beating. Hopefully it will be strong.
Mocking up the bonnet & Rookie Mistakes
Making the bonnet is going to be a huge challenge, so I decided to mock it up. There was still plenty of fabrication to finish on the inner wings, but…
Inner Wings
I've started the inner wings. The first job was to get the flange onto which the wing mounts done.The U-shaped bonnet slam edge is still just propped into place. To…
Bonnet Frame
With the scuttle 80% done, this Locost was starting to look less and less Hot Rod and more 70’s saloon. I want this car to look like a modified late…
Corsa EPAS
Complete Guide
Sierra Differential
Everything you need to know in one place
Mt75 Gearbox
Manuals and Service Guides
Duratec V6
Downloads and Drawings
PROJECT
BESPOKE DESIGN
With Four Wheel Drive, an Injected V8 and a hand crafted Hot Rod body, this build takes a different route.
Fabrication
Steel Body
