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Looks like a nice trailer for the price. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/495390830.html

Helloooooooooooooo!

I think any kind of track day would be out because of not a lot of interest any insurance restrictions. Judging by the response of other forums looks like Aug 31-Sep 1 will be the dates that it will happen. Russ

Well I am trying to generate interest in a Midwest Se7en Gathering here in Kansas City for 2008. All types of Se7ens are invited, be they original or clone. The Kansas City All British group has expressed interest in having the Se7ens as a Featured Marquee at the All British Car Show August 31 and Sep 1 (Labor Day weekend). Last year there were about 170 British cars there. A picture of a Lotus Seven will be incorporated in the artwork for the tee-shirts and awards for the entire show. The actual show is Sunday the 1st from 9am to 3pm. On Saturday, August 31, they will have other activities like, maybe, an AutoTest (a slow speed AutoX) or a rally or both. If we wanted, we could participate in those or do something on our own. We would definitely have a cookout and B/S session at my house (30 miles from the show site) on Saturday night. Are you interested???? What are your thoughts and suggestions? Or would you like to have another weekend get together on another date when we are just Se7ens? Please let me know if you would attend and if you are bringing a Se7en. Even if you have not finished (or started) your build you are invited to come. Please post on this forum so everyone can see your comments. Russ “Event Coordinator” Amos

Well I am trying to generate interest in a Midwest Se7en Gathering here in Kansas City for 2008. All types of Se7ens are invited, be they original or clone. The Kansas City All British group has expressed interest in having the Se7ens as a Featured Marquee at the All British Car Show August 31 and Sep 1 (Labor Day weekend). Last year there were about 170 British cars there. A picture of a Lotus Seven will be incorporated in the artwork for the tee-shirts and awards for the entire show. The actual show is Sunday the 1st from 9am to 3pm. On Saturday, August 31, they will have other activities like, maybe, an AutoTest (a slow speed AutoX) or a rally or both. If we wanted, we could participate in those or do something on our own. We would definitely have a cookout and B/S session at my house (30 miles from the show site) on Saturday night. Are you interested???? What are your thoughts and suggestions? Or would you like to have another weekend get together on another date when we are just Se7ens? Please let me know if you would attend and if you are bringing a Se7en. Even if you have not finished (or started) your build you are invited to come. Please post on this forum so everyone can see your comments. Russ “Event Coordinator” Amos

Well I am trying to generate interest in a Midwest Se7en Gathering here in Kansas City for 2008. All types of Se7ens are invited, be they original or clone. The Kansas City All British group has expressed interest in having the Se7ens as a Featured Marquee at the All British Car Show August 31 and Sep 1 (Labor Day weekend). Last year there were about 170 British cars there. A picture of a Lotus Seven will be incorporated in the artwork for the tee-shirts and awards for the entire show. The actual show is Sunday the 1st from 9am to 3pm. On Saturday, August 31, they will have other activities like, maybe, an AutoTest (a slow speed AutoX) or a rally or both. If we wanted, we could participate in those or do something on our own. We would definitely have a cookout and B/S session at my house (30 miles from the show site) on Saturday night. Are you interested???? What are your thoughts and suggestions? Or would you like to have another weekend get together on another date when we are just Se7ens? Please let me know if you would attend and if you are bringing a Se7en. Even if you have not finished (or started) your build you are invited to come. Please post on this forum so everyone can see your comments. Russ “Event Coordinator” Amos

Ouch. Russ

British car shows in Des Moines, Ia June 7, Kansas City Labor Day weekend, Fayetteville, Ark the 2nd or 3rd sat. in Sept., And don't forget the "Midwest Se7ens Gathering" in Kansas City sometime in the summer or early fall 2008. Russ

You would definatly not fit in my book Locost. Look at Julian D's build. It is like a Locost on steriods and he is a big boy. It uses a 280Z for a donor. It is no big deal for him to go on a 300 mile blat in it. Russ http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_North_America/photos/browse/9eca

Not mine but all the parts for a build. Russ http://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/463941191.html

Just think how many Locosts you could have for the price of just one of those. Russ

Look at mine. Real easy to make. Used old colapsible tent poles for stiffeners. Besure to take the glass out of the windshield before drilling for the snaps. Russ http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_North_America/photos/browse/3ce3

17 degrees F and no top, doors, heater, or windshield. Quite invigorating. Got more that a few stares. Hay I never said I was smrt. Also I don't do salt either. I now have a windshield and a much needed heater. Try to do doors and engine replacement this winter if I ever stop driving it, Russ

I have a T9 from a Merkur with bell housing, prop shaft, used clutch and p-plate that I bought to use in my Locost and now my plans have changed. You can have it for $200 plus frt if you are interested, Russ

Here is what my flier looks like. Anyone is free to copy and modify for your use. It is placed over a faded picture of my car in the background, Russ The Lotus Seven Inspired “Locost” In 1957 Colin Chapman introduced the Lotus Seven. It was designed as a no-frills, inexpensive sports car. The design has not changed much over the years and is still available today as the Caterham Seven. The prices of these cars have shot up from under $1,000.00 in 1957 to over $44,000.00 for a new Caterham CSR Seven today. The high prices for these cars has inspired a plethora of “copy cat Sevens” all over the world. Several manufactures have made packaged kits to build your own car. All you need is a donor car. In North America the Mazda Miata, Honda S2000, and the Chevy S-10 pickup are some of the more popular choices for a donor. Utilizing these kits a person can assemble a “Seven” for under $20,000.00 including the donor. But for those who really want a “Inexpensive Sports Car” the choice is the “Locost”. It is one of the most successful copies of the venerable “Seven” in the world. The “Locost”, which stands for ”low cost”, cars are built in your garage or backyard from the ground up. “Locosts” are built with salvage yard parts and a frame of 1” square steel tubing that you weld up yourself and then skin the outside with aluminum. About the only manufactured items you need are the fenders (wings) and the nose cone, and even some people build these themselves. This particular car was built in England and imported to the United States in 2003. It is my daily driver and is driven year round, weather permitting (I’ve been known to be out driving at 17°). It was built from plans utilizing Ron Champion’s book “How To Build A Cheap Sports Car For Under 250 Pounds”. The donor was a 1979 British-made Ford Escort mkII. It has a 1300cc Ford Crossflow Kent engine and 4 speed manual transmission. Free downloadable plans for a similar car were designed by Jim McSorley and are available at mcsorley.net . For more information on “Locosts” check out the following web sites: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_North_America/ http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/ http://www.locostusa.com/forums/ http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/ http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/index.htm http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/ http://www.coveland7.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 http://www.kineticvehicles.com/ http://www.canadianlocost.com/index.htm http://www.motors.ebay.com Type in locost in the search block Books: How To Build A Cheap Sports Car For Under 250 Pounds, by Ron Champion How to Build A Cheap Sports Car, by Keith Tanner. Build Your Own Sports Car: On a budget, by Chris Gibbs How To Design And Build A Mid-Engine Sports Car-From Scratch, by Kurt Bilinski

NIIIIIIICE! Russ

That is why I carry a sheet of paper describing my car and the Locost concept with web sites to visit that I hand to them after I talk to them. Gives them something to remember and to get their minds thinking, Russ

Got 86%. Not too bad for an old guy, Russ

I have a garden tractor battery in mine and it works just fine as long as you don't crank too much. The only times I have had a problem is when it sets for a few weeks and I have to put the charger on for a while. Just be sure to take the sticker off the side that shows a garden tractor and a nice pictoral seen. I forgot and you would not believe the ribbing I got when my friends saw it. Russ

Mine is 63deg and 13" in the center, Russ

My thoughts are with you. I have a 17 and a 14 year old so I know what you are going through, Russ

Could you bring me back a 1600cc Ford crossflow in your suitcase for me??? Go to the locost uk site and see if you can hook up with some one. Have fun, Russ

Only got $1000 max. Wife is quitting her job! Russ

I hope RnG is not getting the rain that we are getting in Kansas City. 2.5" sence 3am and no end in site, Russ

Boy old 75 was lucky. I bet he only lightly scratched his fender, Russ