420 SEAC restoration begins
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Not very good pic's I'm afraid but here's conversion pic's from nice looking but poor performing SEAC mirrors to Mercedes SLK (pre-facelift version which are smaller than the later model) mirror on the offside.
Advantages over stock mirrors,
1. Split angle lens to minimise blind spot.
2. Tinted and heated lens.
3. Anti-dazzle sensor
4. Fold-in
5. Built-in LED indicators for blind people.
I'll say it again, my fibreglass man Nick in Bishops Stortford is the nuts.
Phil
420 SEAC
Advantages over stock mirrors,
1. Split angle lens to minimise blind spot.
2. Tinted and heated lens.
3. Anti-dazzle sensor
4. Fold-in
5. Built-in LED indicators for blind people.
I'll say it again, my fibreglass man Nick in Bishops Stortford is the nuts.
Phil
420 SEAC
Hi Matt,
AFAIK the engine has a hybrid 218 cam supplied by V8 Developments to the previous owner.
Lobes were checked and all was considered good so decided to leave alone.
I never had any problems with the engine so just decided on the bling and moving to Megasquirt for mappable fuel and ignition for hopefully smoother running and a little improvement in economy.
I am looking for reliability above all else.
Phil
420 SEAC
AFAIK the engine has a hybrid 218 cam supplied by V8 Developments to the previous owner.
Lobes were checked and all was considered good so decided to leave alone.
I never had any problems with the engine so just decided on the bling and moving to Megasquirt for mappable fuel and ignition for hopefully smoother running and a little improvement in economy.
I am looking for reliability above all else.
Phil
420 SEAC
Thanks chaps.
Lots of ideas, like many others with their cars I'm sure but only sufficient funds for a few.
I do want it to look right even to the eyes of people that prefer originality.
I'd like to think I've ironed out some of the problems many of us complain about, if you know what I mean.
See you all at the fest.
Phil
420 SEAC
Lots of ideas, like many others with their cars I'm sure but only sufficient funds for a few.
I do want it to look right even to the eyes of people that prefer originality.
I'd like to think I've ironed out some of the problems many of us complain about, if you know what I mean.
See you all at the fest.
Phil
420 SEAC
I already posted a couple of update images on another thread but thought best to reproduce here;
Rebuilt diff now mounted c/w Quaife ATB;
Front brakes mounted just waiting for zinc plated Gaz shocks & springs;
Front shot just showing mounts for Ford RS2000 rack;
Rear alloy Jag hub modded & rebuilt & powdercoated silver.
I hope by the end of March to have full rolling chassis with brakes & fuel lines installed.
Fingers crossed.
Phil
420 SEAC
Rebuilt diff now mounted c/w Quaife ATB;
Front brakes mounted just waiting for zinc plated Gaz shocks & springs;
Front shot just showing mounts for Ford RS2000 rack;
Rear alloy Jag hub modded & rebuilt & powdercoated silver.
I hope by the end of March to have full rolling chassis with brakes & fuel lines installed.
Fingers crossed.
Phil
420 SEAC
Ha ha Mark,
No, all the nice stuff will be underneath and out of site - it's just another wedge LOL.
Hi Alan,
What's next with your machine?
I want to see that on the road this year.
Funds will not allow me to complete mine this side of summer so probably ready for spring 2014:-(
Phil
420 SEAC
No, all the nice stuff will be underneath and out of site - it's just another wedge LOL.
Hi Alan,
What's next with your machine?
I want to see that on the road this year.
Funds will not allow me to complete mine this side of summer so probably ready for spring 2014:-(
Phil
420 SEAC
Hi Guys,
I wish it was all my work.
My concept and ideas input but all work carried out by two very professional engineers at:
http://www.jenningsengineering.co.uk/
First Alan, I posed your question re upper front suspension links and the response was;
"By "upper suspension links" I presume you mean the front top shocker mounts.
The mounts have not been changed except the added strengthen plates. We have cut the old bicycle tubes out and replaced with T45 tubes positioned to the correct points.
Refer to old photos, no metal has been cut down.
So this must have been done by TVR on the SEAC car. Has your fellow SEAC owner got anything different?."
If you have Al, please let us know.
Matt,
I forgot to ask what the guys will use to secure the brake & fuel lines to the chassis - the next couple of weeks will tell because I'm sure they're going to want to complete this work prior to popping the body back on.
I will ask for you any ways.
Andrew,
That coffee meet up is still on but am completing a work contract (two jobs at once me) this coming Friday so from this weekend onwards I'll be back working at one job from home so can fly up your way whenever you like. I'#d like to see your car and discuss some fibreglass work.
Re the bolt. I don't know. SEAC's may be different and in the meantime Alan, Reverend may be able to answer your question.
Phil
420 SEAC
I wish it was all my work.
My concept and ideas input but all work carried out by two very professional engineers at:
http://www.jenningsengineering.co.uk/
First Alan, I posed your question re upper front suspension links and the response was;
"By "upper suspension links" I presume you mean the front top shocker mounts.
The mounts have not been changed except the added strengthen plates. We have cut the old bicycle tubes out and replaced with T45 tubes positioned to the correct points.
Refer to old photos, no metal has been cut down.
So this must have been done by TVR on the SEAC car. Has your fellow SEAC owner got anything different?."
If you have Al, please let us know.
Matt,
I forgot to ask what the guys will use to secure the brake & fuel lines to the chassis - the next couple of weeks will tell because I'm sure they're going to want to complete this work prior to popping the body back on.
I will ask for you any ways.
Andrew,
That coffee meet up is still on but am completing a work contract (two jobs at once me) this coming Friday so from this weekend onwards I'll be back working at one job from home so can fly up your way whenever you like. I'#d like to see your car and discuss some fibreglass work.
Re the bolt. I don't know. SEAC's may be different and in the meantime Alan, Reverend may be able to answer your question.
Phil
420 SEAC
Matt, Andrew,
The clips for the pipe work will be completed when we have routed all the fuel lines together with the brakes. Anodised aluminium separator clips will be used.
Andrew,
The front lower shock mount cap heads enter through a machined hole in the lower pan, not a cut out as this would create a weak point.
Phil
420 SEAC
The clips for the pipe work will be completed when we have routed all the fuel lines together with the brakes. Anodised aluminium separator clips will be used.
Andrew,
The front lower shock mount cap heads enter through a machined hole in the lower pan, not a cut out as this would create a weak point.
Phil
420 SEAC
Hi Alan,
I'm ahead of you.
Tim is the owner of that F40LM and he lives in Knightsbridge local to my old gaff.
His original post, to see if anyone would be interested in his ground-up restoration was on Ferrarichat! A two-part book is I believe now in print following the restoration and history of this car. It will feature in EVO magazine out Dec 2nd.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/288gto-f40-f50-en... (You'll have to register but it really is worth it).
The work of Mototechnique really has to be up there with the very best anywhere in the world as the final product clearly shows. This is the very best restoration thread I think I have ever read regardless or marque and this model of F40 is beyond Euromillions dream garage as there were so few LM's produced by Micholotti.
Dreamsville: An oldie but a goody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YPabCzxMXM
Phil
420 SEAC
I'm ahead of you.
Tim is the owner of that F40LM and he lives in Knightsbridge local to my old gaff.
His original post, to see if anyone would be interested in his ground-up restoration was on Ferrarichat! A two-part book is I believe now in print following the restoration and history of this car. It will feature in EVO magazine out Dec 2nd.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/288gto-f40-f50-en... (You'll have to register but it really is worth it).
The work of Mototechnique really has to be up there with the very best anywhere in the world as the final product clearly shows. This is the very best restoration thread I think I have ever read regardless or marque and this model of F40 is beyond Euromillions dream garage as there were so few LM's produced by Micholotti.
Dreamsville: An oldie but a goody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YPabCzxMXM
Phil
420 SEAC
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