TVR Tasmin 200 FHC - The resurrection
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OldSkoolRS said:
Looking great, all the cleaned up brackets and straps. What paint did you use on the calipers? Will need to do a similar job on my RS2000.
I sprayed them with an aerosol epoxy primer then used aerosol caliper paint. I thought I'd try an epoxy undercoat as I've never had much luck keeping rust away from calipers just using caliper paint. If I had the funds available I'd send them away to get refurbished with zinc plate protection as I think this would last much better. I suspect the brakes will be an annual chore to get through the MOT so I can paint them next year again... Unreal said:
Watching with interest. I have this familiar face in need of tlc. You're doing some really good work there.
Ahh a well known face around these parts. I hope you give it the love it needs, Mark had it looking great but it's gone downhill over the past few years since he sold it.I've done nothing the past week or so as I've knackered my knee. Too much kneeling on concrete floors probably....
Anyway I piped up the rear brakes to see how it was going to work.
I also dug out the refurbished handbrake calipers I bought a couple of years ago.... they don't fit. Grrrr. I thought all XJ6 calipers were the same. They clearly aren't. That's a shame as they looked great and the old ones are a bit buggered.
Anyway I piped up the rear brakes to see how it was going to work.
I also dug out the refurbished handbrake calipers I bought a couple of years ago.... they don't fit. Grrrr. I thought all XJ6 calipers were the same. They clearly aren't. That's a shame as they looked great and the old ones are a bit buggered.
Tasmin200 said:
I've done nothing the past week or so as I've knackered my knee. Too much kneeling on concrete floors probably....
Anyway I piped up the rear brakes to see how it was going to work.
I also dug out the refurbished handbrake calipers I bought a couple of years ago.... they don't fit. Grrrr. I thought all XJ6 calipers were the same. They clearly aren't. That's a shame as they looked great and the old ones are a bit buggered.
How far off are you now? Is that most of the hardware done, assuming the engine runs OK?Anyway I piped up the rear brakes to see how it was going to work.
I also dug out the refurbished handbrake calipers I bought a couple of years ago.... they don't fit. Grrrr. I thought all XJ6 calipers were the same. They clearly aren't. That's a shame as they looked great and the old ones are a bit buggered.
Going to be a rare and special wedge when you get it back on the road - I salute your persistence!
radovich said:
How far off are you now? Is that most of the hardware done, assuming the engine runs OK?
The mechanical stuff if good. In my head there's not much to do but it seems to be taking ages. I'm really hoping to be on the road in a couple of months. I had a word with myself last night to stop the project creep. I've decided to get it on the road then do stuff to it. A car in the garage with an ever decreasing amount of parts bolted to it is no good.
Make it work then make it better.
Tasmin200 said:
Make it work then make it better.
I think that seems like a good plan and the target I'm aiming for. I've got welding to finish, but then a ton of mechanical work due to a 20+ year lay up, but after that I plan to chose a section/part to work on and improve. Yours is coming on nicely though, shame about those handbrake calipers though. Perhaps you'll be able to sell them on and use the money towards the correct ones.Sorry that it's been 6 months since I posted an update, life got in the way again and a serious lack of motivation occurred.
I realised working in a really untidy, dirty space was bringing me down so I've been doing a garage reorganisation.
I wanted to get everything off the floor around the car and all the stuff hanging from the roof away. As usual little money was available do do this but a bit of Womble mindset found old kitchen cabinets and a worktop for an acceptable amount. A good clear out and tidy up was done.
I'm happy with the results considering the space constraints.
Now to get on with the car! The fuel tank needs to be bolted back in with new lines and filler hoses.
April 2023 is my on the road target when it'll be classified as a historic vehicle. This means no tax to pay and no MOT required. I will get it tested but it'll be useful to be able to do small test drives legally to make sure it's all going good.
I realised working in a really untidy, dirty space was bringing me down so I've been doing a garage reorganisation.
I wanted to get everything off the floor around the car and all the stuff hanging from the roof away. As usual little money was available do do this but a bit of Womble mindset found old kitchen cabinets and a worktop for an acceptable amount. A good clear out and tidy up was done.
I'm happy with the results considering the space constraints.
Now to get on with the car! The fuel tank needs to be bolted back in with new lines and filler hoses.
April 2023 is my on the road target when it'll be classified as a historic vehicle. This means no tax to pay and no MOT required. I will get it tested but it'll be useful to be able to do small test drives legally to make sure it's all going good.
When I was installing the radiator I noticed the steering rack bushes were looking a bit perished. The bottom universal joint was wobbly too. Someone had welded it onto the steering shaft in the past...
Steering shafts are unavailable but I took a plunge on a universal 400mm shaft from Car Builder Solutions. It fitted perfectly and they also had the odd 3/4" to 1/2" universal joint required for the top of the shaft.
Steering shafts are unavailable but I took a plunge on a universal 400mm shaft from Car Builder Solutions. It fitted perfectly and they also had the odd 3/4" to 1/2" universal joint required for the top of the shaft.
Glad I found this thread as I share your taste in fhc TVR wedges.
My interest was reignited by a guy literally around the corner from me who has an early convertible wedge, albeit a 2 ltr.
I'm currently running a MK2 MR2 and want to move to something older in a few years time.
I know this sounds boring, but hard suspension and a really low seating position really doesn't suit my wife. I'm probably being unrealistic by hoping the TVR might be a bit better, with the bonus of something approximating a rear seat/shelf for our terrier to perch on .. plus a lazy v6 suits my relaxed driving style.
Tried an mgb GT but not convinced I want to go back to one due to rust, understeer and an unsophisticated cart sprung rear end being pretty harsh around town.
Watching with interest, love a true wedge
My interest was reignited by a guy literally around the corner from me who has an early convertible wedge, albeit a 2 ltr.
I'm currently running a MK2 MR2 and want to move to something older in a few years time.
I know this sounds boring, but hard suspension and a really low seating position really doesn't suit my wife. I'm probably being unrealistic by hoping the TVR might be a bit better, with the bonus of something approximating a rear seat/shelf for our terrier to perch on .. plus a lazy v6 suits my relaxed driving style.
Tried an mgb GT but not convinced I want to go back to one due to rust, understeer and an unsophisticated cart sprung rear end being pretty harsh around town.
Watching with interest, love a true wedge
Edited by ads2 on Monday 6th March 18:01
ads2 said:
I know this sounds boring, but hard suspension and a really low seating position really doesn't suit my wife. I'm probably being unrealistic by hoping the TVR might be a bit better, with the bonus of something approximating a rear seat/shelf for our terrier to perch on .. plus a lazy v6 suits my relaxed driving style.
From what I can remember (it was a very long time ago!) my car has a very compliant ride as it’s on standard shocks, springs and big sidewall tyres (205/60/15). I’m sure if you have uprated shocks and lower profile tyres it would be a bit more crashy.The carb’ed 2.8 and 4 speed box means not much need to change gear, it’s a great GT car. I wouldn’t say it was a sports car. Not my one anyway.
Spinakerr said:
How is it going in 2023 Tasmin200? The steering looked like a good win in the winter, did you manage any more?
Not much, too cold in the garage! And I've been sanding/waxing the hall stairs...fun.The lighter evenings are just around the corner though and I'll get back to it.
Looking good! Do these still give trouble with ruining diff seals due to heat build-up from the brake discs or is that a bit of an urban myth?
Makes great sense from an unsprung mass point of view - excluding brake pad issues! Not that they really get changed much on the rear anyway. Good that its mounted on flexis to make that a bit easier?l.
Makes great sense from an unsprung mass point of view - excluding brake pad issues! Not that they really get changed much on the rear anyway. Good that its mounted on flexis to make that a bit easier?l.
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