Sorry bought another car...
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Very happy with my new (since June) purchase , the LAST V8S alive !!
It took some time to get a V5C but I finally managed with the great help of Longers and my friend Tom (in UK)
The story behind it is a bit sad. Some years ago it was asked on PH to search for a car in Holland which belonged to his friend who died to young. I found the car for him but in the end it was not economical for him to bring the car back to UK. So last June I called the Dutch keeper to ask if it was still for sale. He said yes and I went viewing it. Although it looked a bit rough I could not resist..
The car has been standing outside for +/- 10 years and is a bit rusty in some places. Chassis seems in good condition. My plan is to get it running again and recondition it as much as possible. Will take my time ;-)
It took some time to get a V5C but I finally managed with the great help of Longers and my friend Tom (in UK)
The story behind it is a bit sad. Some years ago it was asked on PH to search for a car in Holland which belonged to his friend who died to young. I found the car for him but in the end it was not economical for him to bring the car back to UK. So last June I called the Dutch keeper to ask if it was still for sale. He said yes and I went viewing it. Although it looked a bit rough I could not resist..
The car has been standing outside for +/- 10 years and is a bit rusty in some places. Chassis seems in good condition. My plan is to get it running again and recondition it as much as possible. Will take my time ;-)
v8s4me said:
Congratulation Han! Will you have it ready for Spa? 
You might want to see if that number plate is still allocated to the vehicle in the UK. It might be worth a good few quid 
No, not for Spa !! And YES , the plate is still allocated to the car !! ;-)) You might want to see if that number plate is still allocated to the vehicle in the UK. It might be worth a good few quid On the other hand , it's an M.. plate which will fit very few V8S ;-(
ChrisGadd said:
Nice to see another car rescued .... found this in the garage genuine new old stock part bought many moons ago 
let me know if you're interested
Hi Chris, could come in handy, thanks ! I know my swirl pot is flaked but not sure how the overall condition is. let me know if you're interestedWhat do you want for it, PM if you like.
bluezeeland said:
TurboTony said:
Han
Well done for saving another S from extinction.
I would think about a contrasting carpet colour, given that the seats and trim seem do be a dark wine colour. Very now! To match the carpet may be too much of the same thing. Originalty does not matter because there is no such thing with a TVR!
Looking forward to meeting up again soon in either of your steeds. Please send my best regards to Anita.
Cheers
Tony
Tony, the voice sense of as always..............if the leather(ette) is ok, I would even darken it a few shades (with a furniture clinic set, you can lend my compressor and spray-gun, if needed) and have the carpets in grey...........I know it sounds naff, but dark red (call it ox-blood) and grey over bright blue will look good ! If you need a hand > call !Well done for saving another S from extinction.
I would think about a contrasting carpet colour, given that the seats and trim seem do be a dark wine colour. Very now! To match the carpet may be too much of the same thing. Originalty does not matter because there is no such thing with a TVR!
Looking forward to meeting up again soon in either of your steeds. Please send my best regards to Anita.
Cheers
Tony
Barkychoc said:
Scroll down - leather probably russet or mulberry - TVR used a lot of Jag colours in identical shades and names.
Speak to a Jag specialist they may be able to help with carpet colours etc. if you want to keep it original.
HI Chris , do you mean on the Segal Trimming website ? Could you copy the link, couldn't find mulberry/russetSpeak to a Jag specialist they may be able to help with carpet colours etc. if you want to keep it original.
Time for an update 
Over the last 2 years some work was done, mainly interior. The plan however, still, is to do a body off for which the engine needs to come out. A BIG job for me with restricted mechanical skills. The work done so far : carpets, seats and console out, after a quick wash and "some" leather grease they almost look like new again.
Next job was to remove all bolts which hold the body in place, all done except 1 snapped ;( Remains of exhaust removed. Bonnet off, cooling out. Next major job was to remove the 2x8 completely solidly rusted bolts on the Y-piece flanges
Prop-shaft out, engine mounts loosened, engine harness connectors disconnected, fuel and coolant hoses off.
Then for the big lift ! All is very tight but after some wiggling it came out.. happy days. Engine will be checked because it didn't run for some years. A (TVR S3) friend, Mark might have some storage so the rebuild can continue during winter-time.
Next step : Body off To be continued...
Over the last 2 years some work was done, mainly interior. The plan however, still, is to do a body off for which the engine needs to come out. A BIG job for me with restricted mechanical skills. The work done so far : carpets, seats and console out, after a quick wash and "some" leather grease they almost look like new again. Next job was to remove all bolts which hold the body in place, all done except 1 snapped ;( Remains of exhaust removed. Bonnet off, cooling out. Next major job was to remove the 2x8 completely solidly rusted bolts on the Y-piece flanges
Prop-shaft out, engine mounts loosened, engine harness connectors disconnected, fuel and coolant hoses off. Then for the big lift ! All is very tight but after some wiggling it came out.. happy days. Engine will be checked because it didn't run for some years. A (TVR S3) friend, Mark might have some storage so the rebuild can continue during winter-time.
Next step : Body off
To be continued...Kitchski said:
I know you've done it already, but why so? Rounded off exhaust manifold bolt or something?
1. Engine needs a good inspection, I expect nothing major on cylinders or camshafts but the engine did not run for some years, coolant that came out looked too "brownish". Don't know how good/bad the injectors are.2. Manifold bolts not rounded but look very rusted and especially the rear ones are hard to reach with engine in.
Altogether this looked the easiest way out
Jaye R said:
Hi...hope you and Anita are keeping safe & well 
I wish that I had had all that space when I did mine Enjoy the refurb
Cheers
Jaye
Hi Jaye, yes all ok here thanks ! Hope the same for you and revlimiter and Ellie ;-) I can rent the space for as long as needed, it's heated so we can work during wintertime. Some bolts needed a grinder, rebuild should be easier ! ;-)I wish that I had had all that space when I did mine
Enjoy the refurb Cheers
Jaye
Cheers, Han
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