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Jul 27, 2015 21:22:25 GMT
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Today's hair brained scheme is to take something like this  to create something like this  I know there have been all sorts of kits using Triumph front ends and Marinas too, but I want something the right width so a Kei van could hit the spot. No need for mega bhp either, with spindly spokes, narrow tyres, low weight and no windscreen 60bhp will seem like a rocket ship. If it works out, a little van can donate its entire front and rear ends, engine & gearbox and possibly some of the chassis. I know the Suzuki Supercarry engine is canted over, does anyone have a tape measure they can run across it? Any other thoughts are appreciated! |
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niwid
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Jul 28, 2015 13:16:37 GMT
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The problem is, most kei trucks will be too narrow. They are tiny, like, ridiculously small. The MG there will probably be wider
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Kieran
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Jul 28, 2015 13:19:06 GMT
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Reliant kitten probably your best bet I would guess.
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The Ashby Jackson fleet:-
1979 Mini Clubman 1.8 K series
1978 Skoda 110r Project 130RS K-oupe
1978 Austin Allegro 1500 SDL Estate
1984 BMW K100 Sidecar outfit
1999 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
1991 Kawasaki ZXR400 race bike
2002 Kawasaki ZX9r race bike
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Jul 28, 2015 17:20:04 GMT
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The track width of a Bedford Rascal is within an inch of an MG TC, old small cars were also ridiculously small.
A kitten was my first thought but they're thin on the ground now.
I'm wondering if a front end & driveline from a '70s MG Midget is a better idea, even though I'd then need a complete chassis.
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niwid
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Jul 28, 2015 17:32:21 GMT
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Why not a herald chassis? No need for I've if you're careful
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Jul 28, 2015 18:04:56 GMT
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The chassis of a rascal etc is high and you will sit very high in the car - unless you plan to remake the chassis. The steering would need a rethink. Convert to a regular rack n pinion.
If I was you a mx5 should be best. Separate the body off and you have all the running gear you need. Narrow the front and rear subframes if you need.
Ben
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Jul 28, 2015 21:33:28 GMT
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Why not a herald chassis? No need for I've if you're careful It's too wide, Herald based kitcars don't look right. And doesn't the world stop turning if you use Triumph parts to make an MG?  The chassis of a rascal etc is high and you will sit very high in the car - unless you plan to remake the chassis. The steering would need a rethink. Convert to a regular rack n pinion. If I was you a mx5 should be best. Separate the body off and you have all the running gear you need. Narrow the front and rear subframes if you need. Ben I'm coming around to not using a Rascal chassis, you're right about the height but also they're only a ladder frame from behind the cab so I'd still need to fabricate a front chassis with all its suspension pick up points and engine mounts. An MX5 is really too wide and narrowing it is very difficult. A Suzuki Cappuccino is a possibility but the front suspension is struts and the front of the engine is ahead of the axle line. |
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Last Edit: Jul 28, 2015 21:39:32 GMT by garethj
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logicaluk
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Jul 28, 2015 22:42:31 GMT
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A triumph spitfire chassis isnt as wide or as long but it dose have a big box section at the front though.
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Jul 28, 2015 23:47:24 GMT
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What about a Suzuki SJ chassis?
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When I started building my Austin 7 bike engines were considered, and the Triumph Rocket3 engine was in the running big capacity bike engine, 2.3l loads of torque, not particularly heavy, in line and shaft drive, I could not find one when I wanted it, I ended up using a Toyota 4age from a RWD corolla
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Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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