Building "Thor"

[Lefty]

EddyP said:

This really is fantastic, I hope your get it road legal too! I'm guessing it would have to get through IVA though due to the number of modifications, which would probably make it very very hard work to get something of this nature through, especially on noise regs

Not if he keeps enough points: chassis, suspension, axles, steering...?

[RumpleFugly]

Or just make a big ugly silencer for the SVA then whip it off and into the skip once you leave, blasting flames and rumbling off down the road

[Storer]

Today has seen my bank account taking a hit with the acquisition of RR Phantom II front and rear axles (complete with brake drums and shoes), springs and hangers.

These are getting like hens teeth so the price reflects the scarcity. I am gradually ticking the boxes that will enable the car to be re-registered with an age related plate and therefore not require either IVA/SVA (whatever), an MOT or road fund licence payment.

Other progress this evening has seen the finishing of the dry sump tank complete with vent cap.

The fuel tank (gas cylinder) has had the threaded fitting welded to the bottom too. This proved totally uneventful (the cylinder was full of water though) with no flames or even a smell of gas. Bit of a non-event really. I had rinsed it thoroughly after cutting the hole and left it for a couple of days so all seems set. Just got to get a few fittings and a couple of taps.

Pictures to follow.

[vincegail]

I love the fact that these man-in-a-shed-built cars (no offence, rather a compliment!) can be road-legal in the UK. In Belgium, when you change your wiperblades, you have to re-test and re-register your car, as it is no longer 'original' anymore.










I might be slightly exaggerating here, but not much!

[Storer]

vincegail said:

I love the fact that these man-in-a-shed-built cars (no offence, rather a compliment!) can be road-legal in the UK. In Belgium, when you change your wiperblades, you have to re-test and re-register your car, as it is no longer 'original' anymore.










I might be slightly exaggerating here, but not much!

Shhhhhhh!

I am sure our government don't realise.


Paul

[matthias73]

You should be banned from posting unless its an update.

[Doctor Volt]

"The fuel tank (gas cylinder) has had the threaded fitting welded to the bottom too. This proved totally uneventful (the cylinder was full of water though) with no flames or even a smell of gas."

If you dont mind me asking - Why attempt to make a big deal about the expulsion of a life threatening gas

Shirley you know that we know

Is this a attention seeking thread?

[Megaflow]

Storer said:

Shhhhhhh!

I am sure our government don't realise.


Paul

Indeed. They think they have eliminated this sort of fun, but there are so many loop holes it is laughable.

For example, you can repair a chassis. But, there is no regulation that states how much of the original has to remain. I have heard... amen... of several Sevens, of various makes, where the chassis has been repaired, the only remaining original part after the repair is the chassis rail with the VIN on it.

[SKiwi]

Unbelievable thread !! As for those Buccialis I remember seeing 2 at the French National Motor Museum in Alsace - that was in the early 90's so wonder if they are still there ?

[hidetheelephants]

Doctor Volt said:

"The fuel tank (gas cylinder) has had the threaded fitting welded to the bottom too. This proved totally uneventful (the cylinder was full of water though) with no flames or even a smell of gas."

If you dont mind me asking - Why attempt to make a big deal about the expulsion of a life threatening gas

Shirley you know that we know

Is this a attention seeking thread?

Cutting into sealed vessels using hot methods when there are flammable liquids and/or gases inside is periodically a source of Darwin award nominees; expelling those gasses or liquids using water renders the exercise pretty much hazard free.

Edit for clarity

Edited by hidetheelephants on Thursday 5th December 13:09

[Hoonigan]

hidetheelephants said:

Doctor Volt said:

"The fuel tank (gas cylinder) has had the threaded fitting welded to the bottom too. This proved totally uneventful (the cylinder was full of water though) with no flames or even a smell of gas."

If you dont mind me asking - Why attempt to make a big deal about the expulsion of a life threatening gas

Shirley you know that we know

Is this a attention seeking thread?

Cutting into sealed vessels using hot methods when there are flammable liquids and/or gases inside is periodically a source of Darwin award nominees.

Won't you pleeeease think of the children.......

[Storer]

I am sorry if a few of you watchers don't like some of my posts. I am not forcing you to read this thread so if you don't like the way I post... tuff. Stop watching!

Now some progress.

Oil tank, radiator, cooling system link pipe, and some of the battery brackets fitted this evening. I picked up the remaining fittings for the fuel tank so should complete that at the weekend.

Pics









The bits in the following pictures would pay for a new small hatchback. Such is the value of RR Phantom II parts these days. Bloody special builders.





I had planned that I would have more time to dedicate to this project this month but I struggle to manage more than a few hours in the evening or weekend. I am supposed to be semi-retired but there seem to be too many demands on my time at the moment.

Paul

[GrumpyTwig]

Storer said:

I am sorry if a few of you watchers don't like some of my posts. I am not forcing you to read this thread so if you don't like the way I post... tuff. Stop watching!

Please do ignore them, some interesting threads have disappeared/ended due to the vocal minority on here. The majority read with interest and I'm sure some level of admiration

[JonRB]

GrumpyTwig said:

Please do ignore them, some interesting threads have disappeared/ended due to the vocal minority on here. The majority read with interest and I'm sure some level of admiration

Yes, indeed.

Doctor Volt said:

Is this a attention seeking thread?

This is a build thread, akin to a diary or a blog. What the fk to you expect it to be?

There are innumerable other threads on PH; perhaps you should go and "contribute" to some of those instead?

[ceebmoj]

Storer said:

How big are the drums? They look huge.

You seem to be making good progress to me.

[minky monkey]

Are you sure they're not off a locomotive?

[ivanhoew]

well done paul , I think your making terrific progress ,

maybe, instead of comparing your ideal level of achievement with what you have done , you should compare how little you could have done with where you are now ?(that made more sense in my head !)

this is my favourite ph thread, hands down .

those are some bog off big axles.

I hope to get back onto mine next week , we can be at both ends of the cost spectrum .lol.

robert

[Megaflow]

Storer said:

I am sorry if a few of you watchers don't like some of my posts. I am not forcing you to read this thread so if you don't like the way I post... tuff. Stop watching!

Now some progress.

Oil tank, radiator, cooling system link pipe, and some of the battery brackets fitted this evening. I picked up the remaining fittings for the fuel tank so should complete that at the weekend.

Pics









The bits in the following pictures would pay for a new small hatchback. Such is the value of RR Phantom II parts these days. Bloody special builders.





I had planned that I would have more time to dedicate to this project this month but I struggle to manage more than a few hours in the evening or weekend. I am supposed to be semi-retired but there seem to be too many demands on my time at the moment.

Paul

What are the pipes emerging from the chassis just in front of the engine for?

[hidetheelephants]

Hoonigan said:

hidetheelephants said:

Doctor Volt said:

"The fuel tank (gas cylinder) has had the threaded fitting welded to the bottom too. This proved totally uneventful (the cylinder was full of water though) with no flames or even a smell of gas."

If you dont mind me asking - Why attempt to make a big deal about the expulsion of a life threatening gas

Shirley you know that we know

Is this a attention seeking thread?

Cutting into sealed vessels using hot methods when there are flammable liquids and/or gases inside is periodically a source of Darwin award nominees.

Won't you pleeeease think of the children.......

As the OP explained in his post, and I have edited mine to clarify what I meant; sealed vessels are dangerous when cut if they have flammable contents, filling with water makes it a pretty much harmless activity as the flammable contents are removed.

Edited by hidetheelephants on Thursday 5th December 16:34

[hidetheelephants]

Megaflow said:

What are the pipes emerging from the chassis just in front of the engine for?

Using the engine frame as an extra water or lubricant reservoir?