Chassis Refurb

[Jonbouy]

ukkid35 said:

Looks stunning!

But my distant recollection of helping to put the body back on a mates Cerb was that it was a tight fit around the upper chassis rails

Will it be a problem with the engine in?

https://vimeo.com/64001222

We re-fitted the body with the engine in with one exhaust manifold fold on. There is a lot of debate it whether it can be done this way, I know for a fact it can be.

[Jonbouy]

Prior to the body being refitted the engine bay required all heat shield replacing. As it turns out we made good job (probably better than TVR) of remaking the heat shield. We used the old shield as a template.

I also made a cover for the start motor which are prone to being cooked by the exhaust manifolds.





The finished shielding in the engine bay.





After fitting to engine bay, I used stainless steel washers and rivets to fixed the shield to the body. I trimmed some of the edges with 3M reflective tape.







I also reproduced the under bonnet heat shielding, this was fixed heat resistant glue, with all the reflective silver protection it was starting to look like something from NASA.

[Jonbouy]

The was now ready for re-fitting to the chassis. For this we used a two-poster ramp to lower the body onto the chassis, engine in, one engine manifold on it is possible so long as you take slow and at a good angle.

The pictures of the rolling chassis give you a good view of the detail of the pipe work, protective coverings etc.

[Imran999]

Amazing...

[Jonbouy]

We started to piece the car back together. When I first bought the car it cam with a sports exhaust, it was so load. I managed to locate an original Cerb back box which would sound more like I wanted.

We went through a process of buffing the stainless box and tail pipes, and after several hours it came up like new, like a mirror.

I made a new set of brackets to hold a new dual layer heat shield in place, protecting the underside of the car and fuel tank. I made sure that there was a 10mm air gap between the shield and body underside.

The exhaust pipework I painted in black with heat resistant paint.

[Byker28i]

Good work on the rear box, but I got rid of mine because it was heavy compared to the ACT sports rear and also took up a lot of room/ limited road clearance.

[Jhonno]

Byker28i said:

Good work on the rear box, but I got rid of mine because it was heavy compared to the ACT sports rear and also took up a lot of room/ limited road clearance.

Saps a bit of power too..

I went with some central silencers instead, with sport rear cans.

[Jhonno]

A lot of detail on the chassis and the car is a cool colour!

[Jonbouy]

Thanks for the comments!

Next up was fitting the new radiator. I decided to go with an aluminium one for Aaron Radiators after reading lots of recommendations. I have got to say its a monster of a radiator and the quality was very good. The welds were nice.

We painted the fan cowling and re-attached the primary and secondary fan using stainless fixings and washers. The radiator was fixed into place using new bobbins and grommets.

Edited by Jonbouy on Saturday 23 July 22:22

[Jonbouy]

It was now a case of putting everything back together, I replaced a lot components and have taken tons more photos than I have reported on. This is streamlined version.

[Jonbouy]

The the car is up for sale now and will appear on cars and classics private advert probably tomorrow.

Here is the a list of MOST of the components that I have replaced during the rebuild, I am sure there is a number of items that I have missed off!

2013 - 2014

New engine fitted and rebuilt by APM Automotive (only covered 4,000 miles)
New Pro-tech adjustable shock absorbers fitted (only covered 4,000 miles)
New front brake discs and pads (only covered 4,000 miles)
New clutch kit and slave cylinder (only covered 4,000 miles)

2015 – 2019

Chassis shot blasted and Zinc plasma spray treatment, 2 primer coats and 3 topcoats using Sigma dura products
Chassis internally treated for rust protection
Re-plate suspension washers, spacers, top hats etc
All suspension components, brackets and underbody plates shot blasted and Zinc plasma sprayed, 2 primer coats and 3 topcoats using Sigmadura products
New chassis outriggers and floor plates
New front upper and lower ball-joints
New full chassis bolt kit from RT Racing
New standard TVR suspensions bushes, all suspension bushes replaced
New anti-roll bar front and rear drop links
New anti-roll bar poly bushes front and rear
New driveshaft CV boots inner & outer with OEM clips
Full AP racing brake calliper seal rebuild front and rear
New Gearbox chassis mount bushes medium density
New/upgraded stainless Goodridge clutch hose
New engine mount bushes medium density
New full Goodridge brake stainless hose kit
New coolant header tank
New/upgraded ACT coolant stainless steel pipe header tank to thermostat
ACT coolant lower stainless steel cross circulation pipe
New full engine silicone coolant and stainless clip hose kit
New aluminium radiator and mounting bobbins from Aaron radiators
New track rod ends
New steering rack boots
New engine bay heatshield
New under bonnet heat shielding
New door seal trims, windscreen and rear window seals
New/upgraded stainless steel door catch plates
New/upgraded bonnet quick-release stainless steel hinges
New/upgraded airbox ACT carbon fibre back plates
New/upgraded engine bay hose and wiring heat protection coverings
New transmission tunnel heat shielding combined sound deadening with Nimbus G1 shielding
Engine painted with high temperature POR15 paint
New rear handbrake shoes, spring and anti-rattle kit
New rear brake pads
New handbrake cable front to back including lever to adjuster
New alternator belt
New differential pinion and side input shaft seals
New differential poly mounting bushes
New fuel injector rail and head seals
Upgraded bell housing gromet
New water rail O-ring to head kit
New air conditioning drive belt
New air conditioning air condenser radiator
New air conditioning receiver/dryer
New/upgraded headlight dipped beam using HID H7 Stealth conversion kit
New oil pressure hoses (full circuit)
New stainless steel clutch hoses
New Bosch coil-packs
Upgraded stainless ‘AJP’ coil pack mounting plate
Starter motor refurbished and 1mm spacer shim fitted
New engine to chassis earthing electrical cables
Upgraded wiring from alternator to upgraded fuse to battery
Upgraded chassis rails in engine bay Gold heat reflective tape from Funk Motorsport
Exhaust manifolds wrapped using lava wrap from Funk Motorsport
New exhaust and inlet gaskets
New/upgraded fuel hose to Gates Barricade Fuel Hose 5/16" front to rear
New battery (July 2021)
Upgraded various brackets, clips and clamps (fuel filter, fuel pump)
Two new front tyres
New/upgraded speakers Rockford Fosgate
Full engine stainless steel nut, bolt & washer kit

2020-2021

MOT July 2021
New Battery

2022

New speedo sensor (differential mounted) speed transducer
New pioneer door speakers
New ‘Cerbera’ sill plates

[Gazzab]

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1480719

Looks like a bargain.

[ukkid35]

Gazzab said:

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1480719

Looks like a bargain.

Agreed - can't see how that can possibly recoup Jonbouy's investment in time and money

[DuncanM]

Should be a 50k car at least! Wonder if Cerberas will ever be valued as much as they should (imo).

Beautiful car.

[LucyP]

Gold outside and a cherry bakewell interior is going to put a lot of buyers off.

[Jonbouy]

Thanks for the comments, I will never recoup what I have put into it, unless it sells for 50k+. But realistically who makes money on Cerbera's? My value came from enjoying the time spent researching and rebuilding a car that deserved a lot better, the up's and down's and people saying 'what is that?'. The 'Golden Bullet' I would responded!

[Byker28i]

ukkid35 said:

Gazzab said:

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1480719

Looks like a bargain.

Agreed - can't see how that can possibly recoup Jonbouy's investment in time and money

Thats cheap, or possibly very realistic in todays market? Should be £35k minimum, so it should be a very attractive car for someone.

[jstx]

Someone tried to get $75,000 (£62,280) for a Cerbera here in the States on eBay, but came up way short. The bidding stopped at $45,100 (£37,450), not sure if it sold.

Beautiful work Jon. If the economy was in a different place, I'd be a buyer. Alas, I'll merely lust after it.

[Jonbouy]

I know, I am not sure about the market and maybe it could get worse.

Should I pull the advert and keep until next year, from July 2023 it qualifies for import into the states, that could make a difference.

I want to sell it, but not at all costs.

[DuncanM]

Jonbouy said:

I know, I am not sure about the market and maybe it could get worse.

Should I pull the advert and keep until next year, from July 2023 it qualifies for import into the states, that could make a difference.

I want to sell it, but not at all costs.

I think your car could be a 50k car if sold at the right time.