Kit Cars

[KaluZ]

Whats the deal with getting a kit car?

Ideally I would want to register it. And When i say kit car, I am thinking a Caterham or a Westfield kit. Would prefer to do the assembly myself.

Can they be registered?

[NZer]

I love your idea, but doubt it can be done. I too would like to get info on this.

[Sylvi]

Whats the deal with getting a kit car?

Ideally I would want to register it. And When i say kit car, I am thinking a Caterham or a Westfield kit. Would prefer to do the assembly myself.

Can they be registered?

First of all get all details from the exporter and the CIF price of the kit then apply for a permit to import control department I imported a lathe during the import restricted era in that manner in CKD form. for personal use. I do not know that system is still valid.

Any how nothing like a try. Actually it is car parts you import. You will have some difficulty in registering the vehicle as we do not have a certified authority for auto mobile inspection I think Micro cars too had some difficulty in registering their first vehicle if you approach correct party you will be able to do your project.

Few decades back a vehicle was assembled with imported engine gear box and all necessary parts Fiber glass body was build in Ceylon, as the assembler had good connections with the then government. He was able to get over all hurdles on restrictions got same registered. I did the entire wiring of that vehicle.

Sylvi Wijesinghe.

[4age]

im not sure about importing the kit.. but rhamzi built one from the ground up.. and he documented the whole process..so he was able to register it.. drove the car at pannala once.. in my opinion its the best locally assembled car.. lols

its the orange one.. KA reg if im not mistaken..

since he has done it legally i dnt see why you cant..

[Chooti Putha]

Theres a guy who makes KIT cars in SL & even exports them. Most of u have seen him at the motor show i think it would be a better bet getting one done from him since he has the experience.

[Komisiripala]

Theres a guy who makes KIT cars in SL & even exports them. Most of u have seen him at the motor show i think it would be a better bet getting one done from him since he has the experience.

Vince? The shelby cobra guy? Now that's a nice kit car to have

[Scooter]

Kaluz, if u like the Caterham look have you seen the Locost approach to kit cars:

http://www.adelgigs.com/clubman.shtml

http://www.locost.ozcarnut.com/html/background.html

Easy build chassis - wide choice of engine - Cortinas, Escorts, Datsuns, Mazdas can all be used as donor cars and as a parts supply source. Right up the local SL scene, in fact! You likely wouldn't have to import a thing - the fibreglass body tub, nose cone, guards and other bits would be a doddle for a local fibreglass chappie:

http://www.whitepointer.com.au/old/lo.html - see what I mean?

Heaps of forums/tech advice on the net worldwide.

If I ever have a go at another car project - and after my last Triumph 2500 project and the spending I had to hide from the wife I'm not entirely sure that there will be another - I'd be tempted by a Lowcost. Reckon they'd be a hoot to drive.

[KaluZ]

I would love to get a Miata and then turn it into a Seven. I have a friend doing it in the US and even though there are some challenging areas, it mostly seems like fun.

But Long time ago I know there were a couple of Westfields assembled in SL. Just wondering if one could bring in a new kit now with the current rules.

[67Dodge]

this would be an intersting alternative. this weeks hitad had a guy who was selling an entire lancer body he had brought down. knowing the right process/Authority to go to would be really helpfull.

[Kavvz]

Vince? The shelby cobra guy? Now that's a nice kit car to have

Didn't a member say his proportions are a bit off and that the car was a bit larger as a consequence? [btw has anyone on AL driven any of his cars? And if so: What's the drive like? I wonder whether MoTorque would be game for reviewing one of them?]

Edited June 18, 2012 by Kavvz

[Scooter]

Kal, when I was having a look at the Locost stuff a while back I was considering the Toyota 4AGE motor as the way to go given $$$ and the motor's potential. I enjoyed looking at this guy's site re the Toyota motor, really got me buzzing:

http://www.billzilla.org/4agmods.htm

You've got me thinking about these cars again! It would be fun to go really strip back to the "build one for the absolute minimum dollars" approach, wouldn't it?

[Scooter]

Bugger, now getting interested in a project again! What have you done to me. Look at the work these guys in Saudi have done...and it's a Nissan Cedric engine up the front...mygawd, it will fly:

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=13630

[MasterDon]

Bugger, now getting interested in a project again! What have you done to me. Look at the work these guys in Saudi have done...and it's a Nissan Cedric engine up the front...mygawd, it will fly:

http://www.mig-weldi...ead.php?t=13630

Woah!...great project!...It'd have been even better if they'd kept the weight down of the whole car and the engine further back and mounted lower....

[Ripper]

Boys

The sudda fellow who is doing these cobra replicas...is he getting his cars registered through RMV?

Been bitten by this locost bug myself

Trying to see all the options...

It would be a waste to spend all that energy, money and time on a locost if you can't drive the bloody thing on normal roads.

[jdnet]

Boys

The sudda fellow who is doing these cobra replicas...is he getting his cars registered through RMV?

Been bitten by this locost bug myself

Trying to see all the options...

It would be a waste to spend all that energy, money and time on a locost if you can't drive the bloody thing on normal roads.

another hobby? really machan?

[Ripper]

you sound like my wife

but yeah...good point.

i think i need professional help..... was downloading plans for a home made english wheel This is apart from the weed eater RC boat thing i already started.

[NZer]

A Big tax would await if anyone starts this project lol.

[Sylvi]

Members,

If anyone is interested in building a vehicle in S L, available abandoned automobile old vehicles it is best to get a vehicle which has a chassis.

Later all available used serviceable spare parts can be fitted and fabricate a very good fuel efficient vehicle with fiber glass body.

Knowledgeable and facilities, I have in Colombo and outskirts’ Mostly what are necessary covered space man power tools and implements? I have but I am too old to go in for above type of project. If it was thirty years ago I would have definitely go in for this type of kit car project.

In 1980s I fitted Diesel engine (4DR5 ) to gasoline driven jeeps without fixing a plate on to fly wheel housing I had all free access to one of leading Lathe works in Colombo to do certain modifications. The proprietors were help full allowing myself inspecting the progress of the re sizing the shafts to various crank shaft ball racer measures. The shaft of top gear on the gear box was modified cut short or lengthened to fix the gear box to engine bell housing directly without the plate I mentioned early,

I had 3 Skoda cars. CN 1100 cc CAR 3 & 4 SRI all 2 CARS. 3 SRI skoda engine was bad therefore for that car I selected a KE20 engine in Japan Kiowa district where they do have plenty of used engines with a gear boxes. I shipped same inside a reconditioned vehicle I imported at that time and fitted same ran for few years sold due to new vehicles to get space in my Colombo residence.

Skoda chassis was ideal to do any modification due to that chassis design. I don’t think any of those are available for scrap. There are two with a leading car renter at Pamankada road. in good condition, He rent them for weddings.

Sylvi Wijesinghe

[Watchman]

In 1980s I fitted Diesel engine (4DR5 ) to gasoline driven jeeps without fixing a plate on to fly wheel housing I had all free access to one of leading Lathe works in Colombo to do certain modifications. The proprietors were help full allowing myself inspecting the progress of the re sizing the shafts to various crank shaft ball racer measures. The shaft of top gear on the gear box was modified cut short or lengthened to fix the gear box to engine bell housing directly without the plate I mentioned early,

uh, isnt/wasn't the petol->diesel conversion for 4DR5s fairly common? And I dont think you need to do that many modifications. As I know the engine/transmission is a almost (if not direct) plug n play. That's probably the most no-frills vehicle i have seen and works extremely simple mechanics which even a newbie will understand by playing around for a couple of hours. I know cos I got my first greasy palms on a 4DR5.

Edited October 22, 2012 by Watchman

[NZer]

What are the legal implications in doing such a project on a chassis thats already registered? Can you do any modifications. Also what are the legal responsibilities in manufacturing your own car here?

[Pericles]

i think i need professional help..... was downloading plans for a home made english wheel This is apart from the weed eater RC boat thing i already started.

You should get together with my boss. He made a boat engine out of a lawnmower for use in a dinghy.

[Pericles]

Skoda chassis was ideal to do any modification due to that chassis design. I don’t think any of those are available for scrap. There are two with a leading car renter at Pamankada road. in good condition, He rent them for weddings.

I doubt Uncle would appreciate your ideas on modifying his beloved Skodas. He may rent them for weddings, but he loves his classic collection. I have a feeling he rents them just to make sure they get some running time, keep the engines going without bits of them rotting.

[GTAm]

What a coincidence that this thread has suddenly come to life today. I've been thinking about doing a Kit car as my next project. Right now I don't have the money to start but it's definitely on my "Things to Do" list. Thinking of the Lancia Stratos replica naturally

[Ripper]

Members,

If anyone is interested in building a vehicle in S L, available abandoned automobile old vehicles it is best to get a vehicle which has a chassis.

Later all available used serviceable spare parts can be fitted and fabricate a very good fuel efficient vehicle with fiber glass body.

Knowledgeable and facilities, I have in Colombo and outskirts’ Mostly what are necessary covered space man power tools and implements? I have but I am too old to go in for above type of project. If it was thirty years ago I would have definitely go in for this type of kit car project.

In 1980s I fitted Diesel engine (4DR5 ) to gasoline driven jeeps without fixing a plate on to fly wheel housing I had all free access to one of leading Lathe works in Colombo to do certain modifications. The proprietors were help full allowing myself inspecting the progress of the re sizing the shafts to various crank shaft ball racer measures. The shaft of top gear on the gear box was modified cut short or lengthened to fix the gear box to engine bell housing directly without the plate I mentioned early,

I had 3 Skoda cars. CN 1100 cc CAR 3 & 4 SRI all 2 CARS. 3 SRI skoda engine was bad therefore for that car I selected a KE20 engine in Japan Kiowa district where they do have plenty of used engines with a gear boxes. I shipped same inside a reconditioned vehicle I imported at that time and fitted same ran for few years sold due to new vehicles to get space in my Colombo residence.

Skoda chassis was ideal to do any modification due to that chassis design. I don’t think any of those are available for scrap. There are two with a leading car renter at Pamankada road. in good condition, He rent them for weddings.

Sylvi Wijesinghe

I've been toying with the idea of building a lotus 7 kit car. long term project...something i can do with my son Need few more hardware but i'm on my way to collecting most of it.

the chassis on those have to be fabricated new since its a space frame chassis. But other bits like front uprights, rear diff etc etc can come off a donor car.

Engine too ideally something off a rear wheel drive car with a larger motor...

As difficult as it..building the car shouldn't be a problem...provided one has the patience, time and money to sink to it.

As for registering...best bet seem to be buying an older car and using it's registration on the kit car. Not exactly legal though...

But sadly i doubt our guys would include a proper process to register self built cars

[NZer]

Yes this is solely my dilemma. Whats the point of building one if its not street legal. If they made it legal we could build an awesome street car.