This is a step-by-step guide to building a roadworthy two-seater open sports car for a fraction of the cost of a kit car. Using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials, it shows how to make the chassis, suspension and bodywork, and advises how to modify and use cheap but serviceable mechanical components. The book includes scaled working drawings, detailed illustrations and photographs. Instructions on building a strong space-frame chassis and suspension are provided along with how to source the power unit, transmission, steering, brakes, lights and other parts. The making and fitting of body panels, mudguards, seating and trim, instrument panel, windscreen and fuel tank are covered and information is provided on legal requirements and vehicle registrations procedures. The guide also directs readers to relevant Haynes service and repair manuals for the overhauling of major items.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A marvelous book for the "Garage Engineer",
This review is from: Build Your Own Sports Car for As Little As 250 (Hardcover)
What a pleasant surprise when I opened the book and found detailed plans for the building of a 7 clone. I've often considered building one of these machines for myself,but wondered just how a 5'11",250 lb paul bunyan wannabe would fit inside one of these machines. Well, with the plans at hand, a sheet of paper, a pencil and some quick math, I can determine how I can modify the chassis to fit my rather bulky frame,and maybe even accept a different engine than the pushrod Fords or the Fiat twincams listed in the book. I think a 4-AGE Toyota twincam would be just the ticket...E ticket. Great book, can hardly wait to get started.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This is truly an excellent book,
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This review is from: Build Your Own Sports Car for As Little As 250 (Hardcover)
This book has been my first step to a component car creation. It has outlined all the skills required and assists the builder by suggesting further reading. I have not as yet made any further in roads into the production of my Locost but intend to in the near future. I must admit living in the UK helps as parts are available here and there are enterprising individuals building parts to meet Ron's specification.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Good start for building your own car, 250 is hopeful,
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This review is from: Build Your Own Sports Car for As Little As 250 (Hardcover)
The book is an excellent starting piont and guide for building your own car. Ron provides the basics leaving out some details to (maybe) insure you know what you are doing but with this book and help from the internet mailing that has resulted you could do it. The book does detail the building of the car in Britain, but with some research it can be done on any contient.
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