TVR Tasmin 200 FHC - The resurrection
Discussion
radovich said:
Thanks for pointing me toward this thread. Chassis outriggers were a real problem on wedges - on my 350 they ended up almost non-existent. Yours looks in very good nick though, from the presumably relatively low miles?
The outriggers look OK from what I can see. Once the car is back on its wheels I'll be able to get it outside to remove the sill covers to see what horrors lurk behind the fibreglass. Fingers crossed.New universal joints fitted to the propshaft and a bit of painting this afternoon. Don't stress about the colour this is an expoxy undercoat. It'll all be satin black when it's finished.
Before:
Cleaned up. New gasket fitted:
Undercoated:
Suspension arms, diff cradle and propshaft in undercoat:
Before:
Cleaned up. New gasket fitted:
Undercoated:
Suspension arms, diff cradle and propshaft in undercoat:
I've been struggling with motivation recently but I've done a few bits and bobs.
I needed a radiator as the one in it was completely incorrect but as with a lot of TVR bits nobody really knows what they are. A Capri rad was too narrow (but would fit) and everybody said it wasn't a standard Granada unit. The general thinking was it was a shortened Granada unit. I found a mk 2 Granada pre facelift, manual, non Aircon rad and that fitted fine. I've had that recored an along with Capri hoses that's fine.
Tonight's problem is I want to remove the petrol tank for access to the chassis and to clean it out.
Everybody said that could be done no bother. I don't know what's different about my car but that tank won't clear the chassis to come out. When it was built it must be bolted to the body then the body is dropped onto the chassis.
I've had enough tonight, maybe it'll be fine tomorrow...
I needed a radiator as the one in it was completely incorrect but as with a lot of TVR bits nobody really knows what they are. A Capri rad was too narrow (but would fit) and everybody said it wasn't a standard Granada unit. The general thinking was it was a shortened Granada unit. I found a mk 2 Granada pre facelift, manual, non Aircon rad and that fitted fine. I've had that recored an along with Capri hoses that's fine.
Tonight's problem is I want to remove the petrol tank for access to the chassis and to clean it out.
Everybody said that could be done no bother. I don't know what's different about my car but that tank won't clear the chassis to come out. When it was built it must be bolted to the body then the body is dropped onto the chassis.
I've had enough tonight, maybe it'll be fine tomorrow...
Tasmin200 said:
I've been struggling with motivation recently but I've done a few bits and bobs.
I needed a radiator as the one in it was completely incorrect but as with a lot of TVR bits nobody really knows what they are. A Capri rad was too narrow (but would fit) and everybody said it wasn't a standard Granada unit. The general thinking was it was a shortened Granada unit. I found a mk 2 Granada pre facelift, manual, non Aircon rad and that fitted fine. I've had that recored an along with Capri hoses that's fine.
Tonight's problem is I want to remove the petrol tank for access to the chassis and to clean it out.
Everybody said that could be done no bother. I don't know what's different about my car but that tank won't clear the chassis to come out. When it was built it must be bolted to the body then the body is dropped onto the chassis.
I've had enough tonight, maybe it'll be fine tomorrow...
Tried a recore place for your rad? I did it with my Chim and took about a day, as for the motivation, I have spent the last two days in, out, on, under, through and become part of mine, the motivation is lacking but I can't leave it on the drive with no bonnet and 80% done, least you don't have seized solid bonnet hinge bolts, one snapped and one I have rounded the head far too much because it has been back and forth so many times trying to get it to budge, getting cut and drilled tomorrow, from there I don't know what my plan is.I needed a radiator as the one in it was completely incorrect but as with a lot of TVR bits nobody really knows what they are. A Capri rad was too narrow (but would fit) and everybody said it wasn't a standard Granada unit. The general thinking was it was a shortened Granada unit. I found a mk 2 Granada pre facelift, manual, non Aircon rad and that fitted fine. I've had that recored an along with Capri hoses that's fine.
Tonight's problem is I want to remove the petrol tank for access to the chassis and to clean it out.
Everybody said that could be done no bother. I don't know what's different about my car but that tank won't clear the chassis to come out. When it was built it must be bolted to the body then the body is dropped onto the chassis.
I've had enough tonight, maybe it'll be fine tomorrow...
pits said:
Tried a recore place for your rad? I did it with my Chim and took about a day, as for the motivation, I have spent the last two days in, out, on, under, through and become part of mine, the motivation is lacking but I can't leave it on the drive with no bonnet and 80% done, least you don't have seized solid bonnet hinge bolts, one snapped and one I have rounded the head far too much because it has been back and forth so many times trying to get it to budge, getting cut and drilled tomorrow, from there I don't know what my plan is.
Sounds like you're having a nightmare. I hope you get it fixed.I had my radiator recored at a wee shop in Edinburgh. Not cheap but it gets it fixed.
Tasmin200 said:
Sounds like you're having a nightmare. I hope you get it fixed.
I had my radiator recored at a wee shop in Edinburgh. Not cheap but it gets it fixed.
Today it has been the worst, tomorrow it may be on fire I had my radiator recored at a wee shop in Edinburgh. Not cheap but it gets it fixed.
I joke, but no it may actually.I opted recore as it was cheaper than the Ally ones and you do get better cooling with them (imho) just copper is expensive, ally is cheap.
pits said:
Today it has been the worst, tomorrow it may be on fire I joke, but no it may actually.
I know how you feel. I've done a lot of work on a lot of cars but none have fought me as much as my Tasmin. I don't even know why I like it as much I've probably only driven it about 1000 miles 13 years ago! I joke, but no it may actually.Stick in, it'll be alright in the end. I find alcohol helpful.
The diff and carriers are looking good now. This thing is unbelievably heavy. I'm going to make a cradle for it to sit on my jack so I can fit it safely.
I'm tidying the chassis of aftermarket bodges and removed the rusty fuel pump carrier. I found a hole in the chassis under here as expected but it's an easy fix with good access. I need to wait on tubing though.
I'm tidying the chassis of aftermarket bodges and removed the rusty fuel pump carrier. I found a hole in the chassis under here as expected but it's an easy fix with good access. I need to wait on tubing though.
Edited by Tasmin200 on Saturday 2nd April 19:51
I've been sorting out the radiator fitment and fan brackets this week. My fabrication skills are at nursery level but it's good enough to get the car running, it's never going to be a concours d'elegance entry.
I was surprised when this patch of rusty mess didn't turn to a massive hole.
A quick flash over with the wire wheel and a lick of epoxy undercoat.
I was surprised when this patch of rusty mess didn't turn to a massive hole.
A quick flash over with the wire wheel and a lick of epoxy undercoat.
I cleaned the calipers with the wire wheel and gave them a lick of paint. I fitted new pistons and seals. They should be good for a couple of years.
The discs were new when I bought the car 13 years ago. They were rusty but not worn so I gave them a clean up. They should be OK for the moment.
The discs were new when I bought the car 13 years ago. They were rusty but not worn so I gave them a clean up. They should be OK for the moment.
Edited by Tasmin200 on Monday 2nd May 19:47
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