V8S Rebuild begins!
Discussion
Absolutley Stunning!!
How far are you taking this resto? It would almost seem a shame to cover up this work with a shell that has gell cracks and scabs etc (does it?). Whats your plan for the body or is it in good nick?
I assume the engine with have some bling if not least a few hours with a rubbing compound, autosol etc?
How far are you taking this resto? It would almost seem a shame to cover up this work with a shell that has gell cracks and scabs etc (does it?). Whats your plan for the body or is it in good nick?
I assume the engine with have some bling if not least a few hours with a rubbing compound, autosol etc?
V8ish said:
Absolutley Stunning!!
How far are you taking this resto? It would almost seem a shame to cover up this work with a shell that has gell cracks and scabs etc (does it?). Whats your plan for the body or is it in good nick?
I assume the engine with have some bling if not least a few hours with a rubbing compound, autosol etc?
The body is actually very good - a bit of a crack at the rear where it had a bit of action at some point but the body overall has no star cracks at all - the main problem is stone chips particularly on the sills & under the front end which I think is pretty standard stuff. The paintwork is another project for another day.........How far are you taking this resto? It would almost seem a shame to cover up this work with a shell that has gell cracks and scabs etc (does it?). Whats your plan for the body or is it in good nick?
I assume the engine with have some bling if not least a few hours with a rubbing compound, autosol etc?
Chris
Well folks after not doing much for a while and umming and aahing about whether to coat my outriggers or not, I've done them with a first coat of protection today.
I've used Bilt Hamber Dynax UB which is a new product that they have just released - its not on their website yet.
I've used some of their other products and found them to be excellent.
A 1 litre tin is £13 odd delivered, and I've used about half of it.
It is very nice to apply - runnier than the waxoyl glue, - I've given the petrol tank a coat too (I used a brush). Covered very well in one coat. I reckon it would be runny enough to use in a spray gun if thats your thing.
It needs another coat (they recommend 2 coats within 24 hours), so guess what I'm doing tomorrow night
Its hardly exciting progress but I'll try and post a pic tomorrow.
Then, erm, oh yeah, the body goes on
Then just the small matter of making the power steering work and rebuilding the engine
I've used Bilt Hamber Dynax UB which is a new product that they have just released - its not on their website yet.
I've used some of their other products and found them to be excellent.
A 1 litre tin is £13 odd delivered, and I've used about half of it.
It is very nice to apply - runnier than the waxoyl glue, - I've given the petrol tank a coat too (I used a brush). Covered very well in one coat. I reckon it would be runny enough to use in a spray gun if thats your thing.
It needs another coat (they recommend 2 coats within 24 hours), so guess what I'm doing tomorrow night
Its hardly exciting progress but I'll try and post a pic tomorrow.
Then, erm, oh yeah, the body goes on
Then just the small matter of making the power steering work and rebuilding the engine
- ETA just googled Dynax UB and found this
Edited by Barkychoc on Sunday 16th November 19:35
TonupS2 said:
Chris that must have been painful painting those lovely red outrigers in thick matt black.
It was but in the end I thought it would be silly to miss the opportunity to coat the outriggers while they have no rust or damage at all - once it has set in you're only ever going to slow it down!Chris
Well just popped out to the garage and PUT THE BODY ON! 
One slight hiccup - try as I might I couldn't get the body to go on properly.
If you fit the handbrake lever to the chassis remember to remove it before putting the body on
I can vouch for the totally useless fact that the handbrake lever can support the weight of the body!!
I'm really pleased - all the welding and brackets that I fabricated all fitted and lined up perfectly with the existing holes (and I wasn't very scientific about the measurements) - only the holes in the brackets under the rear wheelarches are a little bit off but nothing serious.
I am cream crackered now and going to have a beer
One slight hiccup - try as I might I couldn't get the body to go on properly.
If you fit the handbrake lever to the chassis remember to remove it before putting the body on
I can vouch for the totally useless fact that the handbrake lever can support the weight of the body!!
I'm really pleased - all the welding and brackets that I fabricated all fitted and lined up perfectly with the existing holes (and I wasn't very scientific about the measurements) - only the holes in the brackets under the rear wheelarches are a little bit off but nothing serious.
I am cream crackered now and going to have a beer
Edited by Barkychoc on Saturday 29th November 20:27
Well for the first time in over a year the old girl has been out of the garage for a wash!
The body is now fully bolted on and all holes lined up perfectly!
I need a 2.9 style bottom UJ to fit the power steering - the V8S one is too long.
Next weekend I hope to have the brakes and steering sorted (excluding PAS pump).
The body is now fully bolted on and all holes lined up perfectly!
I need a 2.9 style bottom UJ to fit the power steering - the V8S one is too long.
Next weekend I hope to have the brakes and steering sorted (excluding PAS pump).
Orophin said:
You mean to say you've had the car apart for over a year?? Crumbs. It's a big job then.
Not that massive really - its a combination of being able to find the time and also that I can't drive till April due to an operation I had last year (Mr DVLA says no driving for 12 months) - so there's been no need to rush.Edited by Barkychoc on Sunday 30th November 16:52
It's looking good Chris.....I bet you have had a proper sit in those Jag seats now it is back on the deck.....it won't be long until April now...I bet yours will be back on the road before mine, which is now SORN at the new house and shaping up for a gearbox transplant. What are you planning for the engine?
Cheers
Ant
Cheers
Ant
Jag seats are good - very comfortable - slightly bigger than the TVR seats but I'm 6 foot 3 and still fit in - they are slightly higher and its marginal for me seeing out of the windscreen - headroom is OK.
For all you short people out there they will be fine!
A few issues with the seatbelt to resolve but I have a plan........
For the engine as a minimum new camshaft,hydraulic lifters, oil pump gears, rockers (got now), bottom end main/big end bearings(existing are OK but false economy in my view to put the old ones back) new clutch (got).
Chris
For all you short people out there they will be fine!
A few issues with the seatbelt to resolve but I have a plan........
For the engine as a minimum new camshaft,hydraulic lifters, oil pump gears, rockers (got now), bottom end main/big end bearings(existing are OK but false economy in my view to put the old ones back) new clutch (got).
Chris
Edited by Barkychoc on Wednesday 3rd December 12:27
Barkychoc said:
Well just popped out to the garage and PUT THE BODY ON!
One slight hiccup - try as I might I couldn't get the body to go on properly.
If you fit the handbrake lever to the chassis remember to remove it before putting the body on
I can vouch for the totally useless fact that the handbrake lever can support the weight of the body!!
Well done, that looks superb.One slight hiccup - try as I might I couldn't get the body to go on properly.
If you fit the handbrake lever to the chassis remember to remove it before putting the body on
I can vouch for the totally useless fact that the handbrake lever can support the weight of the body!!
Edited by Barkychoc on Saturday 29th November 20:27
I can vouch for the fact that the small bolt used to hold the boot gas strut can completely hold the weight of the rear of the car by contacting the fuel tank lip.
Z
Barkychoc said:
OK an update on the power steering.
The V8S UJ with the power steering rack was too long.
The V6 UJ is a perfect fit (Rally Design one in useful links).
13mm spline both ends with the rack I've got.
Happy Days.
Hi Chris are you going to set up business fitting PAS to V8's and V6sThe V8S UJ with the power steering rack was too long.
The V6 UJ is a perfect fit (Rally Design one in useful links).
13mm spline both ends with the rack I've got.
Happy Days.
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