Scratch built car

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Hooli said:

Why the mix of parts? is the SIII front axle better than a XJS? or just what you can get hold of?

The reason for using the SIII front clip was the condition it came in. For the rear I wanted a power lock diff and not all XJ6 came with the power lock but the XJS did.

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Disco You said:

Bonkers! Good luck.

Cheers, yes bonkers

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With both the front and rear axles finished I started on the jig. When the jig was completed and levelled and bolted to the floor I positioned the front, rear axles and engine/box onto the jig.

[War Pig]

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The shape will be generated by manufacturing a wire buck so the shape will develop as I make the buck.

Looks like a great project. Will follow this with interest. Good luck!

[S6OOH]

Hang on...did you start this on Saturday?!

Since Saturday I managed to rub down the top coat on two wheels, respray and just applied the final coat of lacquer!

Good work!

[davepoth]

S6OOH said:

Hang on...did you start this on Saturday?!

Since Saturday I managed to rub down the top coat on two wheels, respray and just applied the final coat of lacquer!

Good work!

That much? Since saturday, I've looked at my car, turned my head sideways to look at it from a different angle, said "...nah." and closed the lockup.

[Hooli]

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Hooli said:

Why the mix of parts? is the SIII front axle better than a XJS? or just what you can get hold of?

The reason for using the SIII front clip was the condition it came in. For the rear I wanted a power lock diff and not all XJ6 came with the power lock but the XJS did.

I thought it might be down to the condition of the parts & the type of diff.
Brilliant project, I wish I had the time, money & mostly the skills for such a thing

[IanMorewood]

Looks a fun project any ideas what you want it to look like?

[alwayzsidewayz]

Its projects like this, that both inspire and depress.

Inspire as its plain crackers in a good way and depress as I know I will never have the skill set or knowledge to do this.

Hat well n truly doffed

[STupid man]

Very ambitious project.

Can't wait to see the result. Any chance you could post a sketch of your vision for the finished article?

[chuntington101]

Stunning work! only change i would make at the moment is a Big block in place of the SBC!

Chris.

[Lee540]

Sump looks really low.

Great project!

[Greg_D]

bookmarked - top work.

What is your background? you are clearly 'handy' and understand the basics of getting everything properly straight, but to what level - it's a promising start for sure. What inspiration did you take for the chassis design? the engine is going to be set quite far back by the look of it, is that on account of future packaging constraints or to aid weight distribution? are you going to stay carb or are you going EFI?

Top marks so far though

[benters]

Would love to do a similar thing so will follow this with great interest. . .the brickwork of the garage has caught my eye (nerdy i know)
Please progress each day ! i love threads like these

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War Pig said:

Looks like a great project. Will follow this with interest. Good luck!

Thanks

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S6OOH said:

Hang on...did you start this on Saturday?!

Since Saturday I managed to rub down the top coat on two wheels, respray and just applied the final coat of lacquer!

Good work!

I must be good to get that lot done in 4 days.

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Hooli said:

I thought it might be down to the condition of the parts & the type of diff.
Brilliant project, I wish I had the time, money & mostly the skills for such a thing

Thanks

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IanMorewood said:

Looks a fun project any ideas what you want it to look like?

Thanks, just a few pictures running around in my head at the moment and a few bits of bent wire!

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alwayzsidewayz said:

Its projects like this, that both inspire and depress.

Inspire as its plain crackers in a good way and depress as I know I will never have the skill set or knowledge to do this.

Hat well n truly doffed

Cheers, never say never its up to you.

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STupid man said:

Very ambitious project.

Can't wait to see the result. Any chance you could post a sketch of your vision for the finished article?

Sorry no sketches, body design will be done on the job if you get my drift, that’s the fun part.