This is the second time I've reached this stage of assembly due to it being fully submerged in the flood we had in Carlisle January 2004. I'm thankful really as it's better now than the first time but my bank account would tell you different :!:
The shell has had all underseal removed along with any metal that could be and then weighed down with the roll cage and several strenghtening plates along with seam welding in all areas. A non sunroof roofskin has replaced the original. Many hours of preparation and painting by myself have it looking crisp.
All original suspension arms have being replaced with bespoke fabrications using a combination of sperical and rose joints at the pickup points. The dampers are Bielstien as worn by the tarmac works cars. Ride comfort is somewhat compromised.
Brakes are 4 pot Alcons that take a 328x35 at the front with 3 pot Alcons that take a 298x28 at the rear. A balance bar pedal box and hydraulic handbrake link them together.
Bespoke fuel cell incorporating the swirlpot that hangs below the boot floor with twin pumps will supply the go goes.
The engine is consuming all my effort at the minute and really is straining the brain. I want to do the rest of the car justice. It will run using a GEMS ECU.
The pictures show more, I could become boring if I continue any longer.
Nik Osborne
