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Couple of Locost 7 craigslist ads...
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Just stumbled on these.
442 Locost 7 442 Locost 7 - $700 (Thousand oaks) This was built by me by the book. It is setup for Miata motor and tranny. Rear is bolt in Miata subframe. I just bought a finished race car so I need the room. Give me a call and come see it. I did the hard work you finish it. Call 818 eight three five 7 o five 8. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348541596 Locost Lotus 7 Kit Car project, Mazda Miata drivetrain Locost Lotus 7 Kit Car project, Mazda Miata drivetrain - $2750 (Camillus) This is a McSorely 442E Locost (Lotus 7) with a Mazda Miata drivetrain. The frame is set up and welded, and includes everything to complete this project. Comes with all the necessary parts, motor, 5spd transmission, complete suspension, rear end, wiring harnesses, brake system, etc.. There is a huge amount of support online for this project. Asking $2750. o.b.o. or trade! Please respond with a phone number for best results. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348541596 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348541596 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348541596 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348541596 |
building a kit car is ALOT of work. Trust me I know... I bailed on a project two years in.
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But the results are very fun. less than 5 lbs per hp in some cases........
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The Camillus one has been in there a while. Lots of promises, but no proof of claims. For instance, he says the motor is "low miles", but can provide nothing to back it up. He's also had it in there for 6-8 months, and no change in price.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 931213)
The Camillus one has been in there a while. Lots of promises, but no proof of claims. For instance, he says the motor is "low miles", but can provide nothing to back it up. He's also had it in there for 6-8 months, and no change in price.
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It IS rusted. Not a problem for locost builds, and they're usually painted with POR15, and you need some surface rust for it to convert and bond to.
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Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 931331)
It IS rusted. Not a problem for locost builds, and they're usually painted with POR15, and you need some surface rust for it to convert and bond to.
A locost 7 has always been something that I have wanted to build. |
It's outside of Syracuse. About 1 to 1.5 hours depending on where.
So far it's been for sale at least since early summer. No change in price, pics or description in all that time. |
Why have I never heard of this mystical "book" that you can build one of these from?
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$700 seems very reasonable to me. There's got to be $700 worth of tubing in it.
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Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 931420)
Why have I never heard of this mystical "book" that you can build one of these from?
Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 and Race It!,2nd Ed.: Ron Champion: 9781859606360: Amazon.com: Books Building a locost lotus 7 replica in the USA Building a Sevenesque Roadster - plans see you in a few weeks. :brain: |
Originally Posted by m2cupcar
(Post 931422)
$700 seems very reasonable to me. There's got to be $700 worth of tubing in it.
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Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 931420)
Why have I never heard of this mystical "book" that you can build one of these from?
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Originally Posted by golftdibrad
(Post 931442)
pron for car guys.
Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 and Race It!,2nd Ed.: Ron Champion: 9781859606360: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: how to build a sportscar Building a locost lotus 7 replica in the USA Building a Sevenesque Roadster - plans see you in a few weeks. :brain:
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 931451)
The book that golftdibrad linked to is extremely well-known within the locost community. It's sort of the Bible, and if I understand correctly was the basis for Keith's early locost build as well.
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Wow- I didn't realize that the Champion book had gotten that pricey.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 931460)
The first book costs over $100 for a used copy, FML. I have Keith's book and have read through it a few times. I will check out the last 2 links and start reading.
If only it was affordable.
Originally Posted by Joe Perez
(Post 931463)
Wow- I didn't realize that the Champion book had gotten that pricey.
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Originally Posted by golftdibrad
(Post 931464)
I ehem, know a guy that knows a guy, that might have a copy that was scanned to PDF.....
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Originally Posted by m2cupcar
(Post 931422)
$700 seems very reasonable to me. There's got to be $700 worth of tubing in it.
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BTW, I've got the book and read it many times. Lots of pics, and quite outdated. My copy says 17.99 on the back cover. I doubt my brother (who bought it for me) paid much over 20 bucks, if even that much. I got it for Christmas about 10 years ago. It may have gone out of print since then, but the plans for the frame are available online. Search McSorley Locost.
Hell, here's the link: http://www.sevenesque.com/ |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 931499)
BTW, I've got the book and read it many times. Lots of pics, and quite outdated. My copy says 17.99 on the back cover. I doubt my brother (who bought it for me) paid much over 20 bucks, if even that much. I got it for Christmas about 10 years ago. It may have gone out of print since then, but the plans for the frame are available online. Search McSorley Locost.
Hell, here's the link: Building a Sevenesque Roadster - - Also you have a pm. |
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