Welcome to our Locost 7 Home Page

This Web site features our own car and general tips for Locost, or similar builders, that we've gathered from Web trawling and from experience.  Hopefully this will help future builders from the pitfalls already experienced and save you the time and effort we have already expended looking for Locostbuilding information.

The Inspiration for the perspiration

Patrick McGoohan 'Number 6' (not Number 7, strangley enough) in 'The Prisoner'.  For those of you not old enough to remember, a '60s TV show.  The character had apparently built this car himself. 

Keeping Your Car Cool

Did you know that in 95 degree heat, the air in your car reaches approximately 146 degrees and the steering wheel can reach 158 degrees? So what can you do about it? First, you can tint your car windows. Clear glass magnifies the sun and intensifies the heat. If that's too expensive, buy manual sunshades. They come in cheap cardboard or reflective material. You can also buy shades for the back side windows where your kids are. To avoid hot steering wheels, put a towel over the wheel to absorb sun while your car sits.

Washing and Waxing Tips

Most cars now come with a clearcoat finish, which tricks owners into thinking they don't need wax. Actually, you should wax your car 3-4 times a year. Most manufacturers also recommend washing your car once a week. Remember to start washing your car only when the car's surface is cool and only after rinsing the entire car. Rub gently, one section at a time, and use specific car wash products--never household cleaners. After rinsing your car well, dry it with a soft, clean cloth.

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A Westfield in all it's glory

The above picture is a Westfield, finished and on the road.  If it was only that easy.  The beauty of Locost is there is no kit, it is 'scratch built'.