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24th October 2013, 09:18
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Well I suppose you can adjust the wheelbase by altering the trailing arm length and also a small bit by the front wishbones, but that of course my affect the steering geometry (and who knows if that is correct or not!!)
Good luck
Mark
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25th October 2013, 20:00
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makes me look like the amateur I am .... |
25th October 2013, 20:19
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makes me look like the amateur I am ....
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That gives me an idea...... |
25th October 2013, 22:29
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yes, but it's not a good idea.........
Oh, go on then!
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26th October 2013, 15:42
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This one is American .... |
27th October 2013, 13:19
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Chris
Headlights and small bonnet hatch please !!
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27th October 2013, 17:16
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When i have the funds, i want a jomar (mistral) with a roof!
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11th November 2013, 17:33
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So had a first look at the chassis in the flesh and got a tape measure out.
Wheelbase length is 90" with an Ford English axle wheelbase width at about 57" so looks like we just need to narrow the chassis at the rear a little ...
I think a flat floor, and flat front and rear bulkheads should be straightforward.
Chassis is booked in the for the end of this month then down to Chris for a first fit ...
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19th December 2013, 12:15
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This project looks great Electron.
Do you know if Tribute offer the kit with headlights? I'd like to fit to my Tiger Avon chassis if possible, i'm thinking it could be made IVA friendly.
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19th December 2013, 12:34
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He'd be able to fibreglass in some of the A352 pods easily if you asked!
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19th December 2013, 12:48
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Good point, I'll ask when I have the money ready.
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20th December 2013, 07:38
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Ifanyone is intersted in the blue one on previous pages i.e Mistral mk2 body with side intakes then it's available. Due to a change in project and lack of space i need to shift the bodyshell. It's an original sheel, one piece type but quite rigis as extra stifferners were bonded. So if anyone is intereste dpleas e mail. I would love to keep but space is at a premium with a single garage.
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21st December 2013, 20:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electron
So had a first look at the chassis in the flesh and got a tape measure out.
Wheelbase length is 90" with an Ford English axle wheelbase width at about 57" so looks like we just need to narrow the chassis at the rear a little ...
I think a flat floor, and flat front and rear bulkheads should be straightforward.
Chassis is booked in the for the end of this month then down to Chris for a first fit ...
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Can't get the pictures of your Mistral shell trail fitted to chassis loaded up for some reason, but it was a suprisingly good fit wasn't it! |
19th January 2014, 11:32
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Should be weeks not months ... famous last words !
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ahem, 
or are you too busy enjoying the finished article???
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19th January 2014, 14:22
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I'd love to see how this is progressing, it's a lovely project.
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5th February 2014, 18:51
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Sorry hard to do much from Milan ....
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14th February 2014, 19:20
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Sorry this was the trial fit showing how close things are ...
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14th February 2014, 19:24
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ooh! nice. an absolutely cracking fit by the looks of it
Lead me not into temptation......
But- I just met with a local moulder this evening, and he's agreed to a VERY fair price to mould the body of my project, so Mistral will have to wait for a future project.
My car will, of course, now be carrying some distinctly non period advetising as part of the deal! :0)
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17th March 2014, 20:14
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OOPS! looks like my bidding figure got me in trouble again.......
Just bought what I think is the prototype Yimkin Mk2 chassis which was built in '59 / '60 but not finished. Unlike the other Yimkins, it was built to take a fully enveloping body. Can you see where this is going? :-)
Once it arrives in Scotland I'll have to decide if it goes into storage or if I try to sell on the current clubmans project. A tough choice.
But one day it'll get a Mistral body I'm sure!
Al
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21st May 2014, 16:20
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Hi Electron,
Do you have an update on fitting this body as I have finally decided that I will do the same to my locost chassis (just need to call/pop down to see Chris). I am keen to findout how and where you are securing the body to the chassis.
Thanks
Mathew
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Sorry this was the trial fit showing how close things are ...
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