LOMAX 223 - slow max the right kinda trike
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Thanks. If you can pick up a ratty one, they are generally very easy to tart up for very little money if you know what you want and how to get there. Mine has probably just about reached the price plateau unless I spend silly amounts of money on a guzzi/bmw conversion. I honestly don't think the chassis/safety/suspension are really up for this. Down a b road you can really push on with the standard engine and whilst uphill and on straights would be better, cornering would be exactly the same.
I keep eyeing up Grinnall scorpions but currently just don't have the spare cash to spend on one. Ive always said I wanted one at the age of 25. Which gives me 16months or so to raise the dosh and take the plunge before I turn 26.....
I keep eyeing up Grinnall scorpions but currently just don't have the spare cash to spend on one. Ive always said I wanted one at the age of 25. Which gives me 16months or so to raise the dosh and take the plunge before I turn 26.....
Steffan said:
Excellent example of a genuine, unadulterated, very well finished Lomax and very well presented indeed. But not ruined by silly gimmicks and flash non original nonsenses.
The car not only looks the part it is obviously giving the OP good service.
Excellent result, Sir!
Well done indeed
Thanks steffan!The car not only looks the part it is obviously giving the OP good service.
Excellent result, Sir!
Well done indeed
Interestingly this one does have a few odd ball features. Ive never seen another in the original factory black gel coat, there are only a handful (of any colour) with doors, and a floor change conversion.
One of my best additions (and probably also cheapest) was the chrome trim strip down each side. It really makes a huge difference to the appearance. Another neat purchase was the new oil filler with inbuilt reed type breather valve. This was replaced after my modified diaphragm/foofoo valve combo blew up on me and deposited oil absolutely everywhere. It's worth its weight in gold. A definite recommendation for anyone with a 2cv/variant.
One day I will sell it, and that day will probably be looked back on with regret at some point in the future. But I have too many itches that need scratching.
Well the mot was impending on the old girl and I needed to fit a brake fluid level light.
To get it through I drilled a new hole and bunged it pretty much the only place it would easily go. I had the wiring all there in behind, so it was simply a case of drilling it and connecting.
Driving over the past couple of weeks has made me realise that a clock in a car is actually quite a handy thing to have, and the asymmetric light formation was annoying me.
I bought a "bike clock" off ebay and set about butchering it so u could use it in the Lomax. I also managed to get a small bit of plexiglass from work that was destined for the skip. I painted the reverse side black and set up my layout to drill...
Much better....
Tune in again soon for more updates!
To get it through I drilled a new hole and bunged it pretty much the only place it would easily go. I had the wiring all there in behind, so it was simply a case of drilling it and connecting.
Driving over the past couple of weeks has made me realise that a clock in a car is actually quite a handy thing to have, and the asymmetric light formation was annoying me.
I bought a "bike clock" off ebay and set about butchering it so u could use it in the Lomax. I also managed to get a small bit of plexiglass from work that was destined for the skip. I painted the reverse side black and set up my layout to drill...
Much better....
Tune in again soon for more updates!
Steffan said:
Excellent job! Detail finishing on kit cars often lets the appearance down. Wrong screws, nuts, fitting etc. that really is now, one of the best Lomaxs' I have ever seen. And I have seen a great many. Used to frequent the old Lomax factory along with the Vindicator,, Westfield, Rickman and most of the other small manufacturers in the heyday of kit cars years ago.
Superb detailing I do admire your continued efforts! A lesson to all of us!
Many thanks for your kind words Steffan!Superb detailing I do admire your continued efforts! A lesson to all of us!
As you can imagine, I have a list of "things to do" longer than my arm! These projects are never finished, just slightly more complete!
There are many things that irk me about it that most people would never even notice!
The brown seat belts, the fact that the fuel filler is not rotated exactly to centre line, the slightly blowing exhaust etc.
I changed the wheel bearing this weekend. For anyone who has changed a wheel bearing on a 2cv, you will know the pain. For anyone who hasn't, let me paint a picture...
First off you need to remove the split pin and castle nut that holds the hub/shaft assembly together. With a 32mm socket and a 30" breaker bar this came off with relative ease. Then you need special tool for removal of the wheel bearing retaining ring. This is essentially a 44mm socket with an 8mm square bar across. I first tried removing this with my big torque wrench... Nothing. Then upgraded to my aforementioned breaker bar, with me (110kgs) jumping up and down on it.
At this point I will say that the ring should be tightened to 210ftlb. I have no doubt that this was tightened properly.... In 1981, that has since been painted over.
This nearly led to me killing myself. The socket pinged off and I smashed my face off the bonnet. A bit lip, but no broken nose, made me rethink my tactics.
I retried after soaking in the trusty old wd40, but it still wouldn't budge. A trip down to machine mart (my favourite shop) and I came back with the most powerful electro impact gun I could reasonably afford - with assurances from the salesman that if this wouldn't work, id have to cut it out and clean the threads.
After about another 45mins, it finally loosened. Beast. If you have any impossible nuts id thoroughly recommend the 450nm 240V gun from machine mart (its around £65).
To remove the hub I got my largest and heaviest "persuader" and managed to smash out the first part of the bearing with the help of a smaller claw. The second part was slightly more tricky and I ended up having to cut the inner bearing off the hub with a dremel.
Annoyingly it was all put back together and re-assembled in about 45mins.
First off you need to remove the split pin and castle nut that holds the hub/shaft assembly together. With a 32mm socket and a 30" breaker bar this came off with relative ease. Then you need special tool for removal of the wheel bearing retaining ring. This is essentially a 44mm socket with an 8mm square bar across. I first tried removing this with my big torque wrench... Nothing. Then upgraded to my aforementioned breaker bar, with me (110kgs) jumping up and down on it.
At this point I will say that the ring should be tightened to 210ftlb. I have no doubt that this was tightened properly.... In 1981, that has since been painted over.
This nearly led to me killing myself. The socket pinged off and I smashed my face off the bonnet. A bit lip, but no broken nose, made me rethink my tactics.
I retried after soaking in the trusty old wd40, but it still wouldn't budge. A trip down to machine mart (my favourite shop) and I came back with the most powerful electro impact gun I could reasonably afford - with assurances from the salesman that if this wouldn't work, id have to cut it out and clean the threads.
After about another 45mins, it finally loosened. Beast. If you have any impossible nuts id thoroughly recommend the 450nm 240V gun from machine mart (its around £65).
To remove the hub I got my largest and heaviest "persuader" and managed to smash out the first part of the bearing with the help of a smaller claw. The second part was slightly more tricky and I ended up having to cut the inner bearing off the hub with a dremel.
Annoyingly it was all put back together and re-assembled in about 45mins.
Well I've decided to let my lomax go as I have just found a beautiful replacement. The seller is happy to keep it for me for a few weeks while I sell the Lomax and make room (only a single garage here).
Its a day of mixed emotions. Very pleased to have found such a beautiful replacement, but sad that I will have to sell the Lomax.
The new car will will have a new thread of course.
Its a day of mixed emotions. Very pleased to have found such a beautiful replacement, but sad that I will have to sell the Lomax.
The new car will will have a new thread of course.
jaik said:
It's the end of an era! Your car was always the coolest thing at the South Manchester meets, no matter what else turned up. What are you moving to?
Thanks jaik! I always felt bad in case I was slowing anyone down! Haha.
Something more shiny! But still lacking in the wheel department!
You'll have to keep your eyes peeled for the thread when I get it!
gwenael said:
bonjour, je suis le nouveau propriétaire du lomax noir , il est maintenant en bretagne (ouest de la France) il marche tres bien ,je vais souvent a l'ace café en cornouaille ,a jersey ou Guernesey ,a bientôt sur la route
guena
Brilliant! Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad that the car has gone to a good home and is getting used! My french is not good I am afraid!guena
I would love it if you either added to this or created your own with pictures and travels!
Next time you are in the UK please let me know as I would love to meet up with you and the car! I will try and bring my next Pembleton to France when it is completed.
This is one of my favourites when I owned it.
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