2921 FM - project

[MortenH]

Just a little hello and a small contribution from DK.

I am the proud owner of a 1974 TVR 3000M, chassis no. 2921FM. Car is cream white with black interior and in a very original condition. I imported the TVR from London in the autumn 2013.



The car is mechanically in a good shape with the engine rebuilt 4-5 years ago. It is running very fine with good oil pressure and no temperature issues. Starts on the button every time. The car has a luminition electronic ignition. The first job was to refurb the interior with new carpets all round and the original seats have just had the frames rebuilt, new padding and a high quality leather covering (cost me 1500 Euro alone). The car also had a new leather Mountney steering wheel.


Next up in a new alloy fuel tank with fuel lines etc. I am also renewing the cooling system with new silicone hoses a new coolant expansion tank - also in alloy + water pump and maybe an alloy radiator - anyone know if the RADTEC is worth the money?


Engine compartment will also get new rocker covers in alloy with the inscription "TVR" + Magnecor 8,5 mm ignition leads + a big service.

Last but not least I will start working on the electrics - I HATE electrics - But have no rear lights at the moment and no indicators as well!

And then it will be of to MOT and hopefully get road legal here in DK..

Future plans - well the car is in generally a very good and original condition, but I have plans about fitting a servo and a BMW steering rack. Maybe even a Zetec engine with webers. Lets see about that later on...

[MortenH]

Thanks guys! I am suspecting earth connections to be failing... I will get back to that. Did take one seat out again and have remove the rear carpets etc. Not much room back there!

Regarding the Wolfrace wheels. They are pretty, yes - but not round and it is pretty difficult to get a decent set of tyres in 14". So I already have a set of 6x15" + 7x15" Revolution 5-spoke wheels to replace them:

[MortenH]

Looks great with the Revolutions !!!

Due to too many other projects I am considering selling the TVR. If any interest, PM me.

[MortenH]

LSRbbs said:

Love those wheels and trying to find a way to get them in the US. What offset are you using?

Neil
73 2500M

Hi Neil,

I am running: 6x15" ET+02 at the front and 7x15" ET00 at the back. Will be running 195/60-15 tyres front and 205/60-15 rear..

BR/ Morten

[MortenH]

bluezeeland said:

Noted you are serious........don't !

Was a little stressed up until x-mas. Was awake thinking last night and now I am pretty sure - the TVR will stay in my ownership. Thanks!

[MortenH]

Slow M said:

Morten,

Please be so kind as to provide information on the fuel tank. As in, from whom did you purchase it, is the shape/capacity as per original, what is the cost, . . . etc.

Thank you,
Bernard.

The alloy fuel tank was produced by the original drawings and cost me c. 500 Euro including shipment to Denmark. It is made by a guy in Holland. I can arrange for you contact info, if you PM me.

The swirl pot for the coolant system was made by: http://www.scimitar-tvrcentre.nl/tvr/3000-m/koelsy...

// Morten

[MortenH]

2921 FM will stay in my garage - so spend last night figuring out a list of To Do's:

- Sort out electrical system with better earth connections
- Install fuel tank and lines
- Source a front brake upgrade - anyone who can recommend a setup?
- Mount new cooling system including swirl pot, radiator etc. I really like the alloys - anyone running a Radtec?
- Upgrade steering rack to BMW with servo
- Decide on 15" tyres
- Clean up engine bay with new cables, rocker covers etc.
- Maybe new shocks and dampers - considering Protech or Avo coilovers - would like to drop ride height just a little bit

In between - after electrics and fuel I should be ready for a Danish MOT / Taxation, which will set me back with 18-1900 GBP!

Will keep you posted on progress - but any advice regarding suspension, brake upgrade and radiator would be much appreciated !

[MortenH]

Just stumpled across a few photos of my previous 3000M (3566FM), year 1976. Car is still in DK up north. So if the current white one is the salt of life, then this must be pepper:

[MortenH]

Nota lot has happened over X-mas, as least what concerns 2921FM. But now I am picking up speed. Parts are still dropping in, and soon there will be enough for a full makeover for the engine bay:


Also moved the car to a garage I have rented together with a friend. So now the TVR is in 'like minded' company with an Elan +2 and a Austin-Healey Frogeye - no PorschA's allowed!





Plan is to meet up at least on long night a week - to get some work done. I am starting with electrics and the new fuel system/tank...

Cheers

[MortenH]

Have been spending all sunday afternoon getting rid of my old fuel tank... Quite a job - had to cut it open as it was very well fixed in PU foam - is that standard??? To get it out under the rear window wasn´t an issue, though. Neither was emptying it. It just bought a cheap electrical pump and set the car very low on the jack:







The clamps to fix the new tank with - where can I buy them, anyone know that?

[MortenH]

Thanks Andrew - I will try Adrian tomorrow

[MortenH]

Got the new fuel line installed today and test fitted the new tank. Also - I did some electrical stuff, front lights and horn. Finally I ordered a bunch of parts from Exactly-TVR, including clamps for the tank, some bushes and the full adjustable AVO suspension... Will be great !!!

Will be travelling the next couple of weeks, but will start the refurbishment of the engine bay next time I am in the garage... Pics will follow in the next update!