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Yeah, looks great. And the top deflector is a neat idea also. Looks removable. Is it?

Any one got a Ford 1600cc Kent crossflow they want to get rid of??????? Russ

Looking for a 1600cc 711M long block. Running or overhaulable. Contact Russ at trialsman@kc.rr.com

Is that for real???? Or some attempt a humor. That's better than some Laurl and Hardy skits, Russ

I can't type right now. The tears are obstructing my vision. Russ

As for S2000 builds I think there are at least 2 builds going on right now. Check the archives. Also check the Yahoo site and the Locostusa sites. Those Atoms were nnnnniiiiiiiccccceeeee, Russ

The one in Fayetteville belongs to Bill Rinke out of Branson, Mo

Well I am finally rested from the Midwest Se7en Gathering at the Brits in the Ozarks Car Show in Fayetteville, Ark. It was a lot of fun I tell you. On Friday I went out on one of their self guided tours that they had all mapped out for participants to go on. There are more twisties down there than a bread factory. On one stretch I went for twenty miles and could not see more than about 100 yards of road in front of me at any one time. About half way through my morning blat I saw a sign for an old grist mill just off the road a bit so I thought I would take a break and drive down to it. When I got to the parking lot there was hardly any parking places left. It was full of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other exotics. These were not kit cars but the REAL things. It seems that the Kansas City Ferrari Club was down there on an Ozark tour. I counted over 30 cars and most of them were worth well over $175,000 each. I pulled in the parking lot and all eyes were on my car. When I stopped several of the drivers came over to scope out my Locost and ask me questions. All I wanted to do was go over and look at their cars. It was a very fun time. I have never seen more than 1 or 2 of these types of cars in one spot before. And to see 30+, I was like a kid in a candy shop. When I got back to the hotel later that afternoon I had to wash a lot of Arkansas’ finest bugs off the front of my car. Got to look good for the reception that evening, you know. Thank goodness I have a windshield. On Saturday they had over 160 cars in the show. Mine was the only Locost but there was a super clean Lotus 7 racer in my class (Race/modified) along with several other cars. I did not win anything this year but that is not the reason I went. I went to talk up the Locost concept and to meet with several people who post on this site including Dr. Hess, Ed Young, Julian D, and about 7 or 8 others who’s names I can’t remember (Getting old sucks). I handed out over 40 fliers describing the Locost ideals and listing out the most popular websites, manufactures, and what books to buy to do a build. Hopefully we will see some new names pop up soon. Time to get some more rest, Russ

No excuse, prwerbreak. Congrats. I'll be glad when that day comes for me, but she has to have her first date before that. I pity him. Mood swings big time. TEENAGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Russ

Is that a bug in your teeth???? Russ

Well, I’m off to the Fayetteville, Ark. British car show http://www.britishironnwa.org. Going to meet up with Dr. Hess, Ed and Ruth Young, possibly Julian D, and hopefully a lot of other Locosters and Seveners at the show on Saturday. This is one of the best British car shows in the midwest, so please come by and talk Se7ens, Russ

I've been out at 17deg. And that is before I put in a heater and windshield. Those are my best things I ever did to my car, Russ

Man, I wish you could have stopped. You missed a good one, Russ

Man I wish I knew about that sooner. All ready commited to the Fayetteville show. That would have been fun sence I missed LOG and Flying Miata O/H. Keep us posted on these type of events, Russ

Well here is the report on the Kansas City All British Car Show that was held this weekend. 180 cars total. Most were extremely well done. All kinds of cars from per war MG’s to modern Jag’s and Lotus’. There was even a British made Dutton 7 there. The only one I have ever seen in person. I had two Locosters show up from the list, One from the middle of Kansas and one who drove all the way from Chicago just to see my car (now that’s impressive). I talked to several people who would like to build someday so I gave them a sheet of paper with the web sites and book names on it for them to investigate. I even had one couple that the wife WANTED her husband to build a Locost. Man that is 90% of the hurdle, right there. Lotus class (my class) had 4 cars in it. A beautiful $60k Elise, a neat Europa that had a cool zetec conversion in it (including 2000 driving miles worth of bugs from going to LOG in Colorado), an extremely clean white (and fast) Turbo Esprit, and my lowly Locost Se7en. Damn it was hot and sunny out on that grass all day Sunday. Oh yeah, back to the results. The Europa got 3rd, the Esprit got 2nd, and....................................................................................... I got FIRST!!!!!! I think all the old British cars felt some kinship with my car. This is the most competition that I have had to go against and to beat out all those REAL Lotus’, I am humbled. Still thinking about a time for The Midwest Se7ens Gathering in 2008. Labor Day was nice but HOT!!!!! Maybe early June might be better. Any Ideas??? Russ

So far I have not had a challenge. Nearily everyone has been very respectful around me. I'm glad because with 1300cc and 58 screaming HP I don't think I'm much of a threat, Russ

I pile it from one side of the garage and pile it on the other. Does that count????? Russ

Thir ain't no dry counties fer 200 miles in any direction. Russ

This is what is going on this year Edge of Hell and the Beast Haunted Houses open at 8 p.m. and run on Fridays (opening at 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (7:30 p.m.) The Liberty Corn Maze opens with five mazes, two with a MU/KU Border Showdown theme. The maze is open weekends and Labor Day through Oct. 30. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $9; $7 for children 5 to 13. Go to www.libertycornmaze.com or call 816-781-9196 for more information.. The Amazing Rhythm Aces with guest The Elsea Smith Band play at 8 p.m. at Knuckleheads. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. “Moonlight and Magnolias,” the first show of America Heartland Theater’s 20th season opens and runs through Oct 14. Tickets are $25 to $33.50 Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 816-842-0000 or go to www.ahtkc.com for more information. Friday and Saturday Rock the Light at Starlight Theatre. Friday acts include Chris Tomlin, Leeland, BarlowGirl, Decemberadio, Robert Pierre. Saturday acts include Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, Superchic(k), Family Force 5, Special D. Call 816-363-7827 or go to www.rockthelight.com for more information; Combo tickets are $35 to $70 in advance, $45 to $80 at the gate; single day Friday tickets are $19 to $45 in advance, $25-$50 at the gate; Saturday tickets are $25 to $55 in advance, $30-$60 at the gate. Friday through Sunday The Goodguys Sixth Mid-Western Nationals at the Kansas Speedway. Tickets are $15; children 7-12 $6; seniors $12; kids 6 and under get in free. Call 925-838-9876 or go to www.good-guys.com for more information. There will be more than 3,000 rods, customs, classics; plus a swap meet. The Kansas City Irish Fest at Crown Center. The festival will features three days of music, dancing and exhibits with more than two dozen locally and nationally known bands playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Regular tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. Senior (65 and older) tickets are $5 per day. A weekend pass is $20. No admission fee for children 12 and under. Visit www.kcirishfest.com or call 816-997-0837 for more information. Friday through Monday Santa-Cali-Gon Days in Independence. Go to santacaligon.com or call 816-252-4745 for more information. Renaissance Festival opening weekend in Bonner Springs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.50, $6.95 for kids. Go to www.kcrenfest.com or call 800-373-0357 for more information. .The festival runs weekends and Labor Day and Columbus Day through Oct. 13-14. Saturday Sept. 1: Melon Festival, City Market with Cowboy Shoot Out 9 a.m.-noon, KCJK 101.1 FM melon contests, 10 a.m.-noon, Wonderscope Kids tent, Mother Nature Storytelling, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., cooking demonstrations 9 a.m.-11 a.m., (816) 842-1271, www.thecitymarket.org The Black Crowes play at 7:30 p.m. at CrossroadsKC at Grinders. Tickets are $28.50. Sunday Kansas City All Brirish Car Show Merriott Hotel KCI Airport The Greaserama Car Show goes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Boulevard Drive-in Theatre, 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan. Call 913-262-0392 for more information. Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd and Daughtery are at Kemper Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets are $47.50 to $55.50. “Oklahoma!” ends at the New Theatre. Call 913-649-7469. Ben Harper plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown. Tickets are $40 to $50. Ginuwine plays at 8 p.m. at the Beaumont Club with Strawberry Champagne, $35, $75 21 and up VIP Pops in the Park at 7 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park. Free. Gates open at 5 p.m. Shawnee Mission Park is at 7900 Renner Road. Call 816-471-0100 or go to kcsymphony.org for more information. Monday The Greater Kansas City Labor Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Memorial Drive and Main Street and goes to the Liberty Memorial. Call 816-213-3011 for more information. The National World War One Museum will be open from 10

Hot and dry here in KC. Just right for the KC All British Car show this Sunday. I hope to see a lot of you at my Locost display, Russ

What the bloody h&ll is that??? Man that is crazy, Russ

Skinny, you're crazier than a loon. I wish I was up there with you guys, Russ

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos

There are a couple of events coming up here in the Midwest. They are the Kansas City All British Car Show on Sep 1st and 2nd and the Brits in the Ozarks Show in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sep 14th and 15th. My British made Locost will be on display at both of these shows along with hopefully some other Midwest Se7ens. Please drop by and say hi, or better yet, bring your Se7en and display it alongside mine, finished or not. I will be happy to talk to all who want to listen about all the joys (and troubles) of owning these cars. I plan on using these shows as a dry run for the “2008 Midwest Se7en Gathering” some time next summer. Drop me a line if you are planning to come and I’ll keep an eye out for you. The web sites for these events are: http://kcallbritish.tripod.com and http://www.britishironnwa.org/show07.html . SEE YOU THERE! Russ Amos