What I like most about this is that you aren't some guy with a pristine $100,000 facility. You built that from scratch in your teensy tiny one stall garage in your backyard. Fantastic and just WOW!
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My advice to most people is DON'T wait for the perfect situation to start a project like this. Just be patient and as thrifty as you need to be....there is no race to get it done. Just do it while you are young enough to enjoy it!
@bugbomb8048
8 ай бұрын
This is by far the best looking and definitely the sturdiest 7 frame I’ve ever seen….!
@jamesweber7001
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Being that this was my first car project, and I was concerned about crash safety and the torque of the 347, I built the majority of the chassis with 1.25" (32mm) tubing instead of the more common 1" (25mm). This, all the cross bracing and extremely heavy SCCA spec roll bar plus heat and other amenities were all added with no weight concerns. These decisions, among others, brought me up to 1,900# (860 KG), which is heavy for these types of cars that are typically
@felixcat9318
4 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine how proud you must be to have built your very own sports car, fabricating it from the chassis up! Subscribed.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, it is a great sense of accomplishment and I learned so much!
@santiagobenites
4 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant! Congratulations on your excellent work. I can't wait to see follow up videos.
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Santiago! I have a few more driving videos posted and will do some more soon.
@MrSmiley1964
11 ай бұрын
And there you go! I dreamed of building a 7 when I was in High School. That was 40 years ago, and I don't have a decent garage, but you are inspiring me to fix that problem by the summer. I have the land and I've cleared it, plus put in a drive to where it will be. Next step after that.
@Hinsua29
3 жыл бұрын
Since I was a child my dream is to build a Lotus 7, in Uruguay, where I was born, they are quite common and it is feasible to build them, now living in Chile, there is no possibility of building your own car, but I don't think that will stop me. I admire the patience and the work destined to the construction of your car, Congratulations !!
@q36spacemodulator
3 жыл бұрын
Massive effort, many would have got lost or given up. A 19 minute video doesn't do justice to a 5+ year project and the dedication involved.
@joshivy7792
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t even imagine tearing up an sn95 cobra but I’m glad you had the balls
@iainbagnall4825
3 жыл бұрын
TBF it looked pretty rough.
@ConemantheBarbarian
2 ай бұрын
I love this build. In the Toronto area there are two guys who vintage race two V8 powered seven style cars. One is a 289 Ford powered machine and the other is a small block Chevy. Both are fast light and sound amazing.
@jamesweber7001
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!! I greatly appreciate your positive comments 😊
@paulschmolke188
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like she enjoyed the fruits of your labor. Thats a great car you’ve built. I hope you enjoy it for years. My guess is that there’s nothing on the street that’ll touch it.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@sdyoungii
Жыл бұрын
"Cool." LOL! that's exactly what I would expect after all that work. Great job and was fun to see your family checking it out. Respect :)
@2spoons
3 жыл бұрын
Such a proud look on your face.... well done!!!
@dylanyates6331
3 жыл бұрын
When you hit the gas my heart dropped. Astounding build!
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So did my wife's!
@asiagobagel8293
3 жыл бұрын
Incredible, dude. Some people claim to be "car guys", but THIS is a real car guy. Inspirational af. Awesome job!
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a great learning experience. ☺️👍🏻
@murtivasudeva1147
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how the more we think about it, the more it becomes... Thank you for sharing your many talents!!!
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Every day I learn more while building this car......
@LBCuracao
4 жыл бұрын
Dude so much respect to you! Super awesome!
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much John!
@philso7872
4 жыл бұрын
You did a great job with the planning and execution of your build. There are a lot of nice details such as the heater and defroster system. I hope the registration process goes smoothly for you. You are inspiring me to keep working towards buying or building my own 7 replica.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! To pass inspection, we do need the defroster here in New York, however I am sure it will be nice to have on those early morning and evening drives! Please feel free to discuss your Locost thoughts when you are ready.....
@BorjaOjeda
4 жыл бұрын
I was drooling the whole way through. Hats off to you, good sir. Stunning work.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@ussweeneyd
4 жыл бұрын
Just love it when a plan comes together 😊
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd.....and the plan is still coming together! A car like this is never really "done", just done enough for now....
@strider8933
4 жыл бұрын
That thing is going to be REDICULOUSLY fast!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Incredible performance!
@daleskidmore1685
4 жыл бұрын
What a great car. I remember the Locost from when it came out and was very interested in them. After a while the 750 Motor Club brought in a championship for them. I marshalled at their 1st meeting at Lydden Hill circuit here in the UK. Over the week end every qualifying session and every race was red flagged at least 3 times with crashes. The following year on their return the race craft and the cars had improved beyond all recognition. It truly is a well thought out car that you can make your mark on. One had the L from a lotus on the grill turned upside down to make an L and another was painted in the red and cream with "Bold Leaf" on the sides. They all had full roll cages and really are entertaining, and still running with the club.
@TheRageQuiterRN
3 жыл бұрын
This is super cool, nice work!
@olivierdamiron7279
4 жыл бұрын
This will make a dog`s breakfast of a Caterham 620 R.... OMG, you have built a monster. She is a thing of beauty. Well done!!! No replacement for displacement. Simple math!!!!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@grahamparsons1070
Жыл бұрын
Had to double take if that was Ron Burgandy jumping in the stang and then Jay Leno fuelling up 😂😂. Great video
@allan80supra
4 жыл бұрын
Needs update video and a ITB setup for it, nice work!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Hope to have updates soon! I was seriously considering an ITB setup, but in the end I decided to leave it "ugly" for simpler tuning and nicer running habits when taking it easy around town. There are no plans to take this car on the track.
@kevinburke6743
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the finished article. Don't forget to use Tempura or strong Memory foam of the seat cushion! Numb Bum will curtail your time behind the wheel!
@jamesweber7001
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am using the Kirkey seat liners, thinly padded, but quite comfortable! Please do checkout some of my other videos here, including my 2022 update at the Flowerfields car show. I have >4,000 miles (>6,400km) on the car now and it has been great!
@midwestron8576
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I cannot imagine the satisfaction of that short drive after working on it so hard and for so long.
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron! Yes, it was surreal to actually drive the thing for the first time! I was actually quite amazed that it ran as good as it did without having been tuned yet.
@otfox
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. So much work but the (almost) end result is great. Hopefully I'll be making my own eventually!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! When you are ready to start planning your project please let me know if you need any advice.
@shaneolivier1650
2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome build and sounds so good,no no it's not to loud
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It is a little quieter these days as I have added some resonators to calm the bark a bit.
@TheNorville2
4 жыл бұрын
That gave me goose pimples, what a build, you are a very talented person. Hope you have lots of enjoyment with it.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate your compliment!
@TLGteam
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful dream and work ! So cool :)
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nick!
@alexday5892
Жыл бұрын
Good work ! Lots of effort has gone into that. Not much will beat that at the lights.
@aaronl1548
2 жыл бұрын
te quedo super chulo!!!
@bdjm8595
2 жыл бұрын
Very well done sir !!! You're an inspiration!!!
@Ronbc000
3 жыл бұрын
Power to you, James 👍
@calleiza12
2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Sums it up quite well! Well Done on completing your Locost, a superb job!!
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don! I super appreciate the compliment!
@po917k
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for documenting this! Great video.
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! More to come.......
@chopperhehehe
7 ай бұрын
Wicked build looks awsome I built one years ago angle grinder and a welder . Lol 2 litre pinto in mine twin 45s great fun . I think mine was first edition green car on cover Cracking build 👍🏴😁✌️
@jamesweber7001
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I too had considered 4cyl Ford power (both Ztec and 2.3L OHC (Pinto as you say), but it's hard to resist the call of the V8, plus the packaging and parts availability of the small block Ford are really happy with a car this size. 😀
@chopperhehehe
7 ай бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 I don't have same amount of v8s over here lol 😂 Great fun 👍🏴😁✌️
@alexhise968
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. Sounds great
@ysam1960
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm the guy you saw on Sunrise a little while ago in the white jeep. Thanks for the info on this video, love it! What an amazing piece of machinery/work of art! All the best to you and that sweet ride ya got there! 👍
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much for the compliment! I’m usually hitting the local car cruises and shows when I have time. Please stop by and shake hands!
@ysam1960
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 I hope to do that one day James! 👍
@janmartens7954
3 жыл бұрын
Man, best super seven yet!
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jan!
@7Spot556
4 жыл бұрын
Good work! ... beautiful locost ... sounds great!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks so much! Please drop me and email and let's get together in BC after this CV-19 mayhem cools off!
@7Spot556
4 жыл бұрын
James Weber ... sure thing James ... I didn’t see an email address on your channel but mine is SevenSpotMedia@gmail.com or you could find me at our FB group ... SevenSpot. facebook.com/groups/SevenSpot/?ref=share. Cheers! Jim. ... btw my Locost is Hayabusa powered.
@philso7872
4 жыл бұрын
@@7Spot556 are you in B.C.? I will be retiring to my home town, Vancouver, in a few years. Hopefully, I will have saved up enough to buy/build my own 7 replica by then.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
@@philso7872 I am in New York, but have a client in BC that I visit from time to time during non-Covid times!
@zajacmotorsports5910
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job. Been wanting to build one myself for a while just like this.
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great, let's build one! How can I help you out?
@Clivestar08
4 жыл бұрын
💯 needs a quick rack on it. Back end steps out and you’ve got no chance of correcting it. Apart from that..... well done 👍 👌😎
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! With these big wheels and huge brakes, I wouldn't want the rack any faster than it is. If I hit a big pot hole (or curb...yikes!) while braking and turning, I don't want the wheel spun out of my hands. The intended use is street driving, so the current 3.5 turns lock-to-lock if good enough for me. I still need to do some measurements to calculate the actual ratio if you are interested to know.
@robertwillis4061
4 жыл бұрын
You could consider using a smaller steering wheel. What is on it at present 13"? Go down to 12"? Would also make getting in & out easier. It is surprising how that extra space helps. Can you run full side pipes? Rather than sides and rears, more like an original 7
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Willis Hi! Thanks so much for the thoughts. The current wheel is 13.5”, and even with it in place I can slip in fairly easily. I do have a 12” wheel which I will eventually try once I get used to driving it.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Robert Willis I had the car running with the pipes exiting ahead of the wheels (true side pipes) but it was uncomfortably loud, plus it sounded like a 4 cylinder car in my ear 👂 🤣 With the rear exit it has a nice throaty beat 😊👍🏻
@lonnies3960
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Congratulations.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so muck Lonnie!
@65muzzy
4 жыл бұрын
Hi James, did much the same in the late 80s. Started with a british kit car a syvia striker, its a 7 with an enclosed body. Ran a 302w.420hp. 5 speed toyota box. dana44 rear.Was a weapon. On the track got clocked 181mph. Have photos somewhere . The first drive was insane !!!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome car! My next project will be a full bodied car.
@micheleploeser7720
Жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!!
@andrewvitale2700
4 жыл бұрын
Great job! Its like you read my mind..out of my dreams and into your garadge. If your still reading my thoughts you no that its hard to keep this animal on the road!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment! I am now at the stage of the most difficult problem; getting it legally on the road in New York....yikes!
@betacam235
Жыл бұрын
That's an impressive build. I love the external rear suspension location arms running through the rear mudguards, those were used on some of the very early Lotus Seven specials. I had some problems getting my Caterham SV registered in France, I hope your demand goes easily. Best of luck with it!
@jamesweber7001
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! My DMV process was complex, but workable! Please check out my other videos here to see the finished project.
@tonygee3284
4 ай бұрын
Nice build m8
@jamesweber7001
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I greatly appreciate your compliment!
@stevetseitz
2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video and journey. Cat still not impressed? 😂
@1silvervespa
2 жыл бұрын
OVERKILL suitable name .
@garrettlamb8944
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! I love it!
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Garret!
@deanoseadog
3 жыл бұрын
BEAST!
@Elements153
3 жыл бұрын
...just amazing. Great job! I hope i bump in to you one day at a car show or something when i move back to the ny area. I would love to see that thing in person.
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I hope we can meet as well! I have been attending a lot of local car shows with it.
@triggelphick669
4 жыл бұрын
That is ace man nice build well done
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I do sincerely appreciate your compliment!
@MacheteMB1775
4 жыл бұрын
great job would love to see you and this great car in the burn yard
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@nicholaschriss1706
4 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds Cool AF
@michaelcarr4748
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible! Awesome build!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I learned a lot on this one and am already planning my next.....
@trasher2848
Жыл бұрын
Great man!
@astonmartin4360
2 жыл бұрын
Colin Chapman would approve.
@jimholmes4224
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! I'm thinking maybe no longer locost (low cost)....but then no labor $$. Understanding wife - knows where to always find you. OK as long as her todo list gets done. At my age, it is a long past dream. I bought Chapman's book when it first came out.
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Well...the cost was far less than a new Caterham!
@edwinreyes912
3 жыл бұрын
very nice...
@lesafighter
3 жыл бұрын
sweet man ,hope that beast is on the road soon :D
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please see my other videos; it's on the road now!
@oldergeologist
4 жыл бұрын
Great effort. It's a beast.
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment! I am already planning my next car project.......
@jamessparrow6549
3 жыл бұрын
What a car 👍🏻
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@grahambaker9377
4 жыл бұрын
awesome build well done
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham!
@jaym2569
4 жыл бұрын
And I thought caterhams were cool.. very well done sir!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are cool and I would love to drive one someday! I went a little different route than the pure spirit of the Lotus Seven (or Caterham) with this car....well suited to my tastes for sure!
@thecontinuingadventureso-qs5zm
8 ай бұрын
Well Done. That is a cool build. I bet like Me You planned a glovebox but then found the sheer amount of wires took up all the space. My car? is somewhat different but in the same spirit. Best Wishes Dee
@jamesweber7001
8 ай бұрын
Hi! Actually, I was able to plan out the relays, computer, and wiring pretty well and made a practical glove box 😊👍🏻
@scottsmith5323
4 жыл бұрын
My company made some of the fiberglass parts on this car dash, nose, fenders looks good👍🏻
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Which company is that?
@loti54
Жыл бұрын
what a BEAST 😆
@jamesweber7001
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@1pbean
11 ай бұрын
Way to go!
@jamesweber7001
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@janegadd1681
4 жыл бұрын
Great effort! Regards from UK
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate the compliment!
@rx7fanrx8owner64
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 james.. good work man. But i dont understand when you say " a few more years to go till its done'' When did u start ?
@johnbravo7542
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the neighbours love you
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
So far, only one complaint!
@daledavies2334
2 жыл бұрын
I think a wrecked car would be a better donor. Parting out what appeared to be a good SN95 may have produced more $ than the complete car. One like that would eventually become a valued collector. IMHO you rate the Tomahawk award.
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Hey...I really tried to go the wrecked route first, but I couldn't find one to buy in its entirety at a reasonable price. I bought this pretty ratty SVT Cobra for $2,800 and parted it out to myself and with the help of a super SN95 guy who really knows the value of these things.....I think! I also was able to drive this one, so I knew that it all worked, and the guy delivered it free to my house. So, it was the most practical way to go at the time. When I bought it, I was still learning and thinking about how I was going to achieve a V8 Lotus Seven. In hindsight, I really didn't NEED all of the car, but it did help with the thought process and planning. In the end, I offered the body and title for FREE on many forums, and no takers.
@znaut
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!
@patrickbowling8184
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@sk8guitardrums
3 жыл бұрын
looks like an interesting project.. not sure there is many i have seen with a live axle on the rear before. good job on the build log and work that was involved. would be interested to see the weight of the finished car, looks strong, i think it would have to be super strong to take the weight and power of the engine and running gear. great job. in 2003 i built a Tiger kit car, it had a 2.0 litre stage 2 Ford 4 cylinder engine and was good enough. at the time i was working in the aviation industry and so leaned a lot about fibre glass / Kevlar work and made my own moulds and own lighter and stronger body panels. this video makes me want to build another car.
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Actually, all the original Lotus Seven's had live rear axles, so I am in good company! Yes, it is pretty heavy at 1,900# (860 Kg), but you need to consider that his has all SVT Cobra running gear (axle, huge brakes and spindles, etc.) plus heat, defroster, wipers, heated seats, spare tire, rear bumper, and more. I also upsized the entire frame from 1" (25mm) tubing to 1.25" (32mm) tubing and built it with a backbone chassis added for additional rigidity. It's probably 200# (90 KG) in total heavier than it needs to be, but that's OK. It's my first attempt at building a car and my goals weren't weight related. I just wanted it to be super strong and fun/comfortable to drive. Thus far with >1,200 miles (>2,000km) I am really happy with the driving experience!
@steveweber9440
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and Congratulations! Hope you have as much fun racing it as you have building it. Can it play "O Promise Me" in 2nd gear?
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! I wonder if you and I are the only ones reading this that understand your reference!
@theprisonernumbersix996
4 жыл бұрын
" I am not a number " ! ........Be Seeing You !
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
I actually have that entire series on DVD....still meaning to watch it someday!
@denisvinogradof2800
5 ай бұрын
good job)
@jamesweber7001
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Have you seen the video of it finished?
@TheRed6263
3 ай бұрын
Awesome
@jamesweber7001
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
@Cobra427Veight
4 жыл бұрын
Great job , that would be nice with individual runners ! .
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I came very close to going with ITB's , but in the end I went with the the current setup to simplify the tuning and increase the drivability around town. Maybe on the next one!
@astonrichardson4309
4 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome
@antzracing
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent job...many years of fun ahead 👍 Would you mind telling me where you got the rivet spacer tool?
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I super appreciate your compliment! I think I bought it on eBay. If you put "rivet spacing tool" in a search engine you will see a few resources. All the aircraft tools also came in handy when drilling, clamping, countersinking, and shaving the rivets.
@williamguzman6037
4 жыл бұрын
Great job!!! Building the same chassis with 302 sbf. I have many questions. How can I get in touch with you ??
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment! You can find my email address embedded about 30 seconds into this video; kzitem.info/news/bejne/0mtnv65_sX5pmX4
@jrienecker
2 жыл бұрын
It looks and sounds great Jim, so when are you going to paint it?
@thecaterhamcave
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome !!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! It's a little bit quieter now; I added some resonators....
@philipschrantz8402
4 жыл бұрын
Is there an x-pipe or crossover in the exhaust system?
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
@@philipschrantz8402 I tried to find a place for an X-pipe, but there really isn't any room! But I did leave room for two turbos!
@hopefuldave
4 жыл бұрын
Steering wheel's on the wrong side... Otherwise, good effort :)
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Seems like a lot of people make this same mistake around here! Thanks for much for the compliment!
@MTY_garage
2 жыл бұрын
It looks bestial! I made mine in 2015 with ZX12r engine, but yours is looking more for big balls !! 😅
@jamesweber7001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I watched your November 20, 2021 build video just now....great! My car was started in 2015 and I would say it is pretty much done now. If you like, I can email or WhatsApp you the current photos.
@mobylas
4 жыл бұрын
Great Job, better than a "Donkervoort"...... ; )
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! The fit and finish on the Donkervoort is very nice! I visited a Donkervoort dealership in Germany near Dusseldorf and was very impressed. You have displayed some quality work in your videos!
@mobylas
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 Thank you, 30 years ago !!!, i have build 4 Caterham, from scratch, 2 with Ford Pinto engine´s, 1 with Ford Siera, and 1 with Cosworth engine, at that time, Joop Donkervoort had a verry small company........... www.donkervoort.com/nl/ ( mine is still small ; )
@rosscop65
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you should put in a quick steering box
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice ☺️👍🏻 Actually, I didn’t use a steering box. Instead, I used a quick ratio steering rack from Flaming River. Is a bit over 2 turns lock to lock. Any quicker and it would be uncomfortable for me to drive ☺️
@rosscop65
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 That cool bet it is a blast to drive
@kwakkers68
4 жыл бұрын
*very* well done! :-)
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment!
@vei05066
4 жыл бұрын
無茶苦茶良い音!
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much!
@paxwallacejazz
3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you rather have an independent corvet rear end.
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! It would have been nice, but it would have made the car much larger and heavier, (need room for all the extra suspension parts) plus I would need to figure out what to do about the wheel fitment (I am using Mustang wheels now) and other complications. It drives and handles awesome with the solid axle and is helped greatly by the soft springs, light weight, 5 long links to the chassis, etc.
@simplyexisting1125
Жыл бұрын
It's basically a open wheel 289 cobra when you use a mustang for a donar car.
@jamesweber7001
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps you can look at it this way, but it is a lot lighter than a 289 Cobra, with more power and more tire, plus a better optimized suspension. The Mustang donated the brake calipers, rear axle, spindles, fuse box, horn, engine block, and some other odds and ends.
@chicanesimon
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work unusual choice of engine but who cares? if its heavy its a V8 , rather this than a 4 pot motor, power to weight must be nuts, hats off too the build inc the wiring detail and engine management,
@jamesweber7001
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the compliment! I did put a lot of thought into the engine and weight was a consideration. I was considering the ZTEC 2.0L out of my SVT Focus (ST170 in Europe) but in the end, I went with the SBF (small block Ford). Remarkably, when fitted with aluminum heads and a lightweight flywheel (plus no distributor, etc.) it is actually only 40KG heavier than the ZTEC 4 cylinder. Please do realize that the SBF is a thin-wall cast block, with no skirt and large bores. It is an amazingly light weight and compact engine for such and old design. I am really happy with my choice! Also, since it is a "1968" design I was able to use emissions controls from 1968. A newer engine used in New York State would need to have ALL the emissions controls of that model year....yikes!
@pouyan225
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice build, enjoyed watching the progress. What's the music playing at 5:50?
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! I appreciate your compliment! Originally, I had my own musical tastes in this video, but I received quite a few complaints and "dislikes" on my car video because people didn't like the music! So, I changed all my music to the musical selections provided by KZitem. I am not even sure what the music is...but at least the complaints are less!
@pouyan225
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 Usually if there's engine sound people prefer to be no music so they can hear the engine, but if it's only slide shows being played, if someone doesn't like the music they can mute it out. Do what you like to do! :) Good luck.
@pouyan225
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesweber7001 I have a question. since I'm thinking about building my own locost, and since there are no lotus 7s or caterhams in the part of world I live in, I wonder if being 6"2 tall I can fit in one or not! what plans are you using? (book, 442+ etc)
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
@@pouyan225 Hi There! It is a 442E; 4"/ 100mm longer in the engine compartment. I am 5'11" with 32" pants legs and fit well in mine. The driver's seat is on sliders and it is about two notches forward of the fully rearward travel. I have a friend who is 6'4" and he fits in it fine. If you want any more details please feel free to email me.
@2spoons
3 жыл бұрын
Silly question here..... but Caterham Super Sevens.... as this car has a V8.... does it deserve a Super 8 ? Or is the Lotus Caterham Seven a design kit you buy from Lotus and they are all called Super Seven
@jamesweber7001
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! There is an entire history to read regarding the naming of the original "Seven" . Loosely, it is based on an improved and simplified Six chassis, but the actual sellable cars didn't come on the market until after the Eleven as a way to help fund the racing team. There are some awesome and inspiring books in regards the Seven, Colin Chapman, his team, and Lotus.
@craigorford9932
Жыл бұрын
Wow looks good,in England don’t think they fit v8 engines 😊😊
@jamesweber7001
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, they do Rover (Buick) V8's in England. I think that Westfield build about 400 or the Rover V8 "SEiGHT" versions. Here in the USA the Ford V8's are easier to source than the Rover.
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