Body Off update

[slideways]

neal1980 said:

Hi,

Ive started a body off update on my chimaera 400 and thought about time for a brief update. Its going to be quite an extensive rebuild so will try my best to update on a regular basis which im always crap at.

Intensions are:

Full body off replacing every bearing, joint etc and of course everything shiny
Electric power steering
Megasquirt (already completed before the body off) Megasquirt 1 extra
Tuscan brakes (almost done...bit more work)
TVR spiders
4.6L top hat, turbo conversion (low boost)

In fact there are loads more I will just post more regular


Ive owned it for 6 years now and was like most in that dilemma of Tuscan etc but I just love the sound and looks of these cars so full rebuild was my only option. And it will never be for sale after this!



Body off chassis was not too bad





Chassis was not too bad but thought I would get outriggers replaced anyway in thicker 3mm tube and replace all the plates





Now chassis back from being blasted, zinc coated and powdercoated



Diff now back in (refurbed by CTS)



How it looks as of today









Fully rebuilt 4.6 top hats, and all arp..



Should be fun....this turbo is huge!



Will keep you posted a box of goodies has just turned up so off to garage

Edited by neal1980 on Monday 31st May 14:35

I thought I'd give this thread a bump,
As its a damn site more interesting than the other dreary threads on here at the moment!

How's the conversion going Neal?

Edited by slideways on Wednesday 20th October 20:31

[ralphy12345]

Yes please: I'm very interested to see an update too!

R

[neal1980]

Ok a big update to come soon....

Manifolds and exhausts have been completed last night. Turbos mounted, Alloy intercooler and alloy rad all fitted. Just really got a few custom pipes to sort then soon the big fire up!

Awaiting a big box of bits to turn up in the next few days. The problem now is that everything is custom and im trying to create a kind of look like it should belong there

I have also done a complete interior new black carpet. Dash, doors and center console in black alcantara.

I will get the camera out when we get a nice day, pictures show much more

[andy450]

nice work ,taking shape and looking good ! makes my winter project of rebushing and painting/powder coating bits and a new windscreen seem a bit feeble .......but at least i am safe in the knowledge that when its done i can expect someone will offer me half of what its worth if i decide to part with my p&j
keep the updates coming !!

[neal1980]

Bit of an update...really want to get this running in the next 3-4 weeks so been hard at it again today and now im FROZE!!!

Things left to do before completion:

Boost hoses
Modify intercooler
Oil return in to sump

So not much but here are the pics as of today















Roll on next summer

[dbv8]

Looking good

[SILICONE KID]

Looks fantastic...Will the bonnet shut?

Edited by SILICONE KID on Saturday 27th November 19:40

[neal1980]

SILICONE KID said:

Looks fantstic...Will the bonnet shut?

Oh yes That was the longest part making sure everything would, dont want any bulges or cutouts.

& thanks Derek, Mac has told me about yours looking forward to seeing that

Edited by neal1980 on Saturday 27th November 18:59

[Blues]

That is looking very tidy and extremely impressive. Thanks for sharing

[SILICONE KID]

Where does the oil cooler connect?I was prity shocked when i found that the engine does not have one..My old MGB had a oil cooler as standard..

[neal1980]

SILICONE KID said:

Where does the oil cooler connect?I was prity shocked when i found that the engine does not have one..My old MGB had a oil cooler as standard..

Aint fitted that yet, just a take off plate from the oil filter then it will sit right in the front of the nose. I was surprised they didnt have one but will def need one on my application

[macdeb]

Come on bloke, more piccies! I was round there earlier and it's taking shape and ready for start up soon eh?

[Alexdaredevilz]

macdeb said:

Come on bloke, more piccies!

This ^^

[neal1980]

macdeb said:

Come on bloke, more piccies! I was round there earlier and it's taking shape and ready for start up soon eh?

You have got a double garage with 2 radiators in you GIT!

You dont know what us single garage owners have to go through in the winter

[hiltonig]

anyone reckon whats its going to make ????

[SILICONE KID]

Its going to make a big bang and a puff of smoke

[slideways]

SILICONE KID said:

Its going to make a big bang and a puff of smoke

No Daz he didn't put it together with silicone now did he!

[Stevie Mojo]

Be good if it was finished for the TVR RWYB day that's being arranged down at The Pod.

[chris52]

Hope you don't mind me pointing something out but you seem to have the rear poly bushes on wrong. you should have poly bush sleave with the top hat sitting against the chassis/outrigger arm (the rear lower arm with the adjuster) here not the plastic washer.


but it at apears the top hat part of the bush is actually on this side here you can see the stainless steal top hat between the mount and the wishbone bush holder

Sorry if you have already corrected this but better to find out now than have it fail later
Chris

Edited by chris52 on Monday 17th January 23:02

[neal1980]

Hats off to you Chris for spotting that

Im sure its still the same so will correct that over the weekend. I see what you mean now cheers