MarkD
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| posted on 7/5/03 at 11:06 PM |
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2nd hand Nose cone problem
Just bought a battered second hand nose cone that I think came off a Locust (seller thought it was ex Cat**ham). (I thought that word was
automatically **** out - glad I used the preview post option!)
When I placed it on my book build chassis, the chassis seemed too wide (LA, LB, LC, LD). Looking at the book and comparing it to my nose cone it looks
like approx 18" square on each side needs to be removed. Anyone had the same problem, and what was their solution?
Car sold - looked like this when I gave up:
http://www.a1goods.co.uk/locost/
www.partywares.co.uk
Buy Cheap GPS Garmin eTrex Receivers, Gameboy Advance gear & Magic Tricks at http://www.a1goods.co.uk/shop/ (Blatant Ad!)
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Chris Leonard
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| posted on 8/5/03 at 12:27 PM |
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The nose cone I got from Lolocost is 24 inches wide - If thats any help
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Peteff
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| posted on 10/5/03 at 07:03 PM |
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Nosecone fitting.
The sides are usually left open on locost nosecones and they taper from front to back. You could cut the sides out and rivet or bond a lip on to seat
on the chassis top rails
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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carnut
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| posted on 10/5/03 at 07:08 PM |
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Sorry to disapoint you but im pretty sure thats not a caterham nose cone.
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Peteff
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| posted on 10/5/03 at 07:11 PM |
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Sorry!
Sent the wrong doc. Try again.
yours, Pete.
 
Rescued attachment nosecone.jpg
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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MarkD
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| posted on 11/5/03 at 01:50 PM |
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If I cut the sides out as shown in Pete's image it may just fit - there again it may end up in the bin!
I guess I should of studied the book before buying it. I'm not too disappointed though, I managed to get Clamshell wings and rear cycle wings at
the same time that look fine.
Car sold - looked like this when I gave up:
http://www.a1goods.co.uk/locost/
www.partywares.co.uk
Buy Cheap GPS Garmin eTrex Receivers, Gameboy Advance gear & Magic Tricks at http://www.a1goods.co.uk/shop/ (Blatant Ad!)
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chrisg
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| posted on 11/5/03 at 04:00 PM |
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Looks like an MK indy nose to me.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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MattWatson
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| posted on 18/5/03 at 05:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkD
If I cut the sides out as shown in Pete's image it may just fit - there again it may end up in the bin!
I guess I should of studied the book before buying it. I'm not too disappointed though, I managed to get Clamshell wings and rear cycle wings at
the same time that look fine.
Mark,
Give me a shout if you decide to bin it. I may bw wanting something in just such shape.
wavindustries@shaw.ca
Matt Watson
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VW 1.6L SOHC Turbo Mid engined car
http://members.shaw.ca/wavindustries/
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