Wyn's Chimaera Body Off Thread
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Well, the time has come to take the 450 apart. Was at a crossroads this last couple of weeks.. either sell & get an Esprit Turbo or keep hold & take it apart in the winter. Over the last few days I began to notice a slight knock coming from the engine which yesterday got really bad. So, the decision has been made for me. So after a quite remarkable 151,800 miles it's time to refurb the bugger.
Any links to body bolt positions etc... ?
Chassis coating options... Not keen on Powder Coat, any suggestions on tougher alternatives?
Any links to body bolt positions etc... ?
Chassis coating options... Not keen on Powder Coat, any suggestions on tougher alternatives?
Edited by pwd95 on Friday 29th May 17:53
Best of luck and keep us updated with how its going !!
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kris450 said:
Best of luck and keep us updated with how its going !!
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Thanks Kris, will have a good read of that later. Feeling quite excited now. Hopefully get some action shots up Sunday. This should help to start with : https://chimrebuild.wordpress.com
ukdj said:
Brilliant, thanks Paul. Plenty to absorb. Good Luck, ask on here & you will receive plenty of support.
When you're getting disheartened, post on here for bags of encouragement.
Also check out Undressing Kate on here & (Can't remember what Ged's body off thread is titled) & that should give you an idea of what's involved & hopefully some more encouragement.
And we all love a good body off thread, so keep those pictures coming.
Mark
When you're getting disheartened, post on here for bags of encouragement.
Also check out Undressing Kate on here & (Can't remember what Ged's body off thread is titled) & that should give you an idea of what's involved & hopefully some more encouragement.
And we all love a good body off thread, so keep those pictures coming.
Mark
I believe the issue with galvanisation is that the chassis needs lots of holes drilled in it to stop it from warping in the heat or the air in the tubes expanding. Then of course finding someone to do it.
I do remember someone doing it ages ago & I don't think they had issues.
Current thinking seems to be zinc paint followed by epoxy paint. (Can you tell I don't know much about it) See the 2 threads I mentioned earlier
HTH
Mark
I do remember someone doing it ages ago & I don't think they had issues.
Current thinking seems to be zinc paint followed by epoxy paint. (Can you tell I don't know much about it) See the 2 threads I mentioned earlier
HTH
Mark
bababoom said:
About the chassis coating ive never seen or heard of anyone galvanising a chassis.
Zinc Metallization. Google it. Basically a thermal spray application of a zinc and aluminium coating applied to steel. The gas flame bonding of the zinc to the grit blasted steel is needed to remove any rust and prepare the steel for proper adhesion of the zinc. This process protects the steel from corrosion for decades longer than paint alone. Many TVR chassis' are now protected this way, including mine. Should out-see me now! Thanks chaps, hoping to get it all done before the winter sets in.
All down to time of course.
Bin looking at the Enamel Bake the Lotus Guys have,,,
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/
All down to time of course.
Bin looking at the Enamel Bake the Lotus Guys have,,,
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/
pwd95 said:
Thanks chaps, hoping to get it all done before the winter sets in.
All down to time of course.
Bin looking at the Enamel Bake the Lotus Guys have,,,
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/
At the end of the day Wyn, technology has progressed massively since TVR's efforts with chassis protection, even the T-cars in most aspects aswell, TVR's chassis prep and finish was shocking !!!, most chassis were flaking as they drove out of the factory !!!All down to time of course.
Bin looking at the Enamel Bake the Lotus Guys have,,,
http://www.spydercars.co.uk/
pb450 said:
Zinc Metallization. Google it. Basically a thermal spray application of a zinc and aluminium coating applied to steel. The gas flame bonding of the zinc to the grit blasted steel is needed to remove any rust and prepare the steel for proper adhesion of the zinc. This process protects the steel from corrosion for decades longer than paint alone. Many TVR chassis' are now protected this way, including mine. Should out-see me now!
Like the sound of that. Where did you get that done?bababoom said:
I,l be down your way next weekend if you need a hand with anything.
About the chassis coating ive never seen or heard of anyone galvanising a chassis.
Ive seen plenty of land rovers with it done over the years.
Has bin done.....About the chassis coating ive never seen or heard of anyone galvanising a chassis.
Ive seen plenty of land rovers with it done over the years.
Edited by bababoom on Friday 29th May 22:27
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Not sure I'd risk the hot dip process though.
kris450 said:
Best of luck and keep us updated with how its going !!
This should help to start with : https://chimrebuild.wordpress.com
Hi Wyn. I used this link when I did my body off refurb which I finished a month ago. I found it really helpful.This should help to start with : https://chimrebuild.wordpress.com
Good luck with yours. It seems a daunting task to begin with, but stick at it and you will get hugh satisfaction in knowing your P&J will be sound and as good as if not better than new.
Take lots of pictures and don't be afraid to ask for advice. We are all here to help and offer encouragement.
kris450 said:
Best of luck and keep us updated with how its going !!
This should help to start with : https://chimrebuild.wordpress.com
That's a great read. Hats off to the author for taking the time to document all the work.This should help to start with : https://chimrebuild.wordpress.com
I'm hopeless at getting the camera out when elbow deep in grime trying to get that last stubborn bolt out.
So...... after a good inspection of the chassis, it all looks very solid all told. So I've decided to just get the engine refurbed for now.
Got to the point now where it's all stripped down ready for the lift........
I read V8 Racing's guide which was very helpfull.
Only 1 question really... The "Clutch ST plate"..... is this the bolt visible through the bell housing access hole?
Cheers
Got to the point now where it's all stripped down ready for the lift........
I read V8 Racing's guide which was very helpfull.
Only 1 question really... The "Clutch ST plate"..... is this the bolt visible through the bell housing access hole?
Cheers
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