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Very nice work. I like how you did the dash - looks super easy to work on.

I like the red cage structure. Nice color choice.

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-Andrew
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I also going with red fenders. You inspired me.

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South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec Power


Link to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356

Took me 8 hours to design and fab rear wing from .040 pre painted aluminum. Cheap , about $35.00 per assembly and it weighs just over 4.25 lbs. I will fab a cone catcher bar for the front of the wing and a rear spoiler will run across the entire back of the car and fenders to give added support. The other side should be a lot quicker.

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Building a whole car from scratch is a 1,000 little tasks, done 1 task at a time, while thinking 10 tasks ahead, then redoing it anyway.
South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec Power


Link to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356

yo, Loco!
Looks good! And light weight, very cool! I've also been planning to use a bent piece of aluminum as a spoiler and to tie the fenders and rear deck together across the top. If both of us thought of it, it must be a great idea!


JDK

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

I'm confused, do you mean wing or fender? The pics say you mean fender.

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I can explain it to you,
but I can't understand it for you.

In "Brit-Speak", the "wing" is what we Yanks call a "fender." That's what I took it to mean... I know Loco ain't British (or is he?), but the car is... Sort of...

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

I immediately thought of the Brit wing, I even checked his location to see if he was a Brit. but when you started talking about a real wing in your reply that's when I got confused.

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mobilito ergo sum
I drive therefore I am

I can explain it to you,
but I can't understand it for you.

fenders = wings, i guess. I will stick to North American terminology.

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Building a whole car from scratch is a 1,000 little tasks, done 1 task at a time, while thinking 10 tasks ahead, then redoing it anyway.
South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec Power


Link to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356

I give credit to Del Long's previous D Modified YC-3 creation for the idea. Great minds think alike anyway.

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Building a whole car from scratch is a 1,000 little tasks, done 1 task at a time, while thinking 10 tasks ahead, then redoing it anyway.
South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec Power


Link to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356

Wow! Del Long, you and me, in the same sentence, and having the same kind of idea!?!?!?!? Absolutely amazing!
Don't tell anybody at Team Slotus, after all, I have a reputation to live down to...


JD

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

Sheet metal Origami just about complete for the rear spoiler. I still have to add an adjustable center spoiler plate to extend to the maximum allowed spoiler heights per SCCA D Modified rules. the rear fenders and spoiler took me over 24 hours fab time. I'm not very fast.

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Building a whole car from scratch is a 1,000 little tasks, done 1 task at a time, while thinking 10 tasks ahead, then redoing it anyway.
South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec Power


Link to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356

Yo, Loco-
Very nice origami, Sir! I like the spoiler design... (Which means I'm probably gonna steal it, FYI...) I've been debating the side fence -vs- no side fence thing in my head. I realize the fence will create more downforce, just not sure I need it or that it won't be too much for the structure under it! So, how did you decide on things like the spoiler height, other than "max allowed" by SCCA? How do you decide on the angle that it sits relative to vertical? I've looked at various cars till I'm cross-eyed... The old Mallocks used fairly low (3 or 4 inch) spoilers across the rear, and most had higher bits on the fenders as opposed to the center section. Other cars, like Del's, use these big ol' billboards. How do ya know? Trial and error? I'd guess the angle is "trial and error" after the install, because that's how I'd have to do it! Any wisdom you wish to share would be highly appreciated!

Looking at your fenders and spoiler, done in "only" 24 hours makes me realize how labor intensive foam/fiberglass construction is. I easily have that much time in mine, and I ain't finished yet! But then, I'm slower than you and lazy to boot!

Keep the pics coming, the car is lookin' GREAT!!!

JD Kemp

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

Very nice work. I like how it is part of the trunk lid. Any idea what kind of downforce numbers a DM/EM spoiler typically generates?

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-Andrew
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Loco, your car is looking great!

I can plainly see we will never get together with our Locosts for a nice Sunday afternoon blat on the backroads of mid-America. Give 'er hell!

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Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766

Ya never know, it could happen... And then Loco might get to ride in the fancy car with the bright blue lights on top!

JD "Mine Ain't Legal Either" Kemp

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom