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…
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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Windscreen Surround
Motivation to complete my windscreen surround has been lacking. Poor health means I'll never drive this Locost. You can take the man away from his Hot Rod, but you can’t…
Bespoke Steel Scuttle
I wanted a steel scuttle but the MG Midget has a bolt on aluminium item designed for a soft-top roof. A lot of custom sheet metalwork would be needed. Apart…
Hand Made Bulkhead
I could see my hand built bulkhead being the biggest challenge yet. I wanted something that looked original rather than something boxy made from flat steel.
Hand built Bodywork – Drivers Side Door Pillar
I’m new to hand-built bodywork, so getting the dimension of the driver’s side door pillar within 1mm of the nearside was beyond hard. I’ve always heard stories about one side…
DIY English Wheel
A DIY English Wheel from scrap steel tube and an old Lathe tail-stock? Surely that's not possible? - Well I thought I give it a go.
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
