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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 Frame

With the scuttle 80% done, this Locost was starting to look less and less Hot Rod and more 70’s saloon. …

Windscreen Surround

Motivation to complete my windscreen surround has been lacking. Poor health means I'll never drive this Locost. You can take …

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Inner Wings

I've started the inner wings. The first job was to get the flange onto which the wing mounts done.The...

Hot Rod Steel Scuttle

Bonnet Frame

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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...

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Hand Made Bulkhead

I could see my hand built bulkhead being the biggest challenge yet. I wanted something that looked original rather...

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Bead Roller Upgrade & Tipping Die

I wanted a Bead Roller Tipping Die for my 22mm Jenny. However, when I looked online, they were out...

EC43R BIVA Glass codes

Basic IVA Glass EC43R

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Dimple die or Hole swage tools add that 'trick' look to any fabricated Steel or Aluminium project. They not...

Hidden Hinge Clearance

Hidden Hinge Clearance

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Hot Rod Hidden Hinge

Hidden Hinge - Modifications needed

In order to get the hidden hinge to work, the 'A' pillar will need some modification. I started by...

Hot Rod Hidden Hinge

Hot Rod Hidden Hinge - Hit or Miss?

I'm using Golf MK5 hardware as my hidden hinges. I couldn't picture whether the door was going to clear...

Hot Rod Fabricated Door

Fabricated Hot Rod Door

My fabricated Hot Rod door is not going to be easy. Considering I'm new to this metalwork lark, I'm...

Wireframe A pillar - Hidden Hinge

Hot Rod Hidden Hinges

As a datum for the whole body, I'm starting with the A pillars and hidden hinges. With the hinge pins...

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I have used various brake components and I have no idea how good the brakes will work or feel...

Hot Rod Wireframe

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I've been moving my car and all my tools. Now the bodywork can begin. The wooden buck has been...

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Bodywork Wireframe Buck

Bodywork Wireframe Buck - half finished

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Custom Body Buck

Bodywork Wire Frame Buck

Having built one half of a wooden car body buck, I'm making a wire frame buck. The plan is...

Bodywork Wire Frame

Bodywork Wire Frame Buck

With the engine running, I've turned my attention back to the bodywork. I've started the wire frame for the...

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As many regular readers know, I'd had my Megasquirt MS1/Extra Rover V8 started within a couple turns of they...

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Rover V8 Tuner Studio - CTS / ATS Calibration

To successfully use a Megasquirt you must use Tuner Studio to calibrate all your sensors. For a Rover V8...

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Rover V8 Twin Throttle Bodies

I've been looking into fitting Rover V8 Twin Throttle Bodies. Rover did it on a limited number SD1 Vitesse's....

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Rover V8 ExtraEfi Megasquirt - Will it run?

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Locost Rover V8 Megasquirt

Megasquirt ECU - Rover V8 4.6Ltr

My Megasquirt ECU V8 project is getting close to the point of turning the key. I decided to tidy...

Locost Rover V8 4x4

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Putting a Rover V8 and 4wd into a Locost was always going to take a long time. Finishing the...

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Fitting two fans, one each side of the radiator in a push pull air flow arrangement has made a...

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