Tuscan chassis refurb
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Fabulous, following with interest. The Tuscan is such a great shape and your car is a lovely colour too.
I don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
I don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
AndrewGP said:
Fabulous, following with interest. The Tuscan is such a great shape and your car is a lovely colour too.
I don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
Top wife that's for sure. I have never owned a car for more than 3 years so I think that says it allI don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
As far as I know, hot zinc can warp a spaceframe (well spacey backbone in this case) with the temperatures involved and stainless steel is less easily welded, less malleable and more stiff and brittle, hence why you don't really see it in automotive applications as the fatigue life is lower.
Great thread OP, looking forward to seeing more!
Great thread OP, looking forward to seeing more!
dom9 said:
As far as I know, hot zinc can warp a spaceframe (well spacey backbone in this case) with the temperatures involved and stainless steel is less easily welded, less malleable and more stiff and brittle, hence why you don't really see it in automotive applications as the fatigue life is lower.
Great thread OP, looking forward to seeing more!
Cheers, I'm looking forward to driving my angry boy soonGreat thread OP, looking forward to seeing more!
AndrewGP said:
Fabulous, following with interest. The Tuscan is such a great shape and your car is a lovely colour too.
I don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
It's nightfire red, a rover colour I believe I don’t think it’s been mentioned but fair play to your wife for convincing you not to sell it, 12 years with a car is a long time so it’s great it’s being treated to a full refurb!
From a non TVR fan that is a beautiful looking example. Significant expense to restore it to that level but it will make it almost as good as new.
I don't like powder coat however, it's not the most durable outer coat and chips can lead to rusting again. Having said that its probably going to be better protection now than when it was new and you'll obviously keep on top of any issues.
I don't like powder coat however, it's not the most durable outer coat and chips can lead to rusting again. Having said that its probably going to be better protection now than when it was new and you'll obviously keep on top of any issues.
Bobupndown said:
From a non TVR fan that is a beautiful looking example. Significant expense to restore it to that level but it will make it almost as good as new.
I don't like powder coat however, it's not the most durable outer coat and chips can lead to rusting again. Having said that its probably going to be better protection now than when it was new and you'll obviously keep on top of any issues.
I agree but it will only be coming out in good weather now. I don't like powder coat however, it's not the most durable outer coat and chips can lead to rusting again. Having said that its probably going to be better protection now than when it was new and you'll obviously keep on top of any issues.
Limpet said:
Lovely.
Can I ask what the cost was/is of the chassis work at Sportmotive? I need to get my Chim's chassis sorted in the next year or two and would be good to have an idea what I'm in for / how much I need to start squirrelling away.
Cheers
Dan
I will send you a message mateCan I ask what the cost was/is of the chassis work at Sportmotive? I need to get my Chim's chassis sorted in the next year or two and would be good to have an idea what I'm in for / how much I need to start squirrelling away.
Cheers
Dan
Limpet said:
Lovely.
Can I ask what the cost was/is of the chassis work at Sportmotive? I need to get my Chim's chassis sorted in the next year or two and would be good to have an idea what I'm in for / how much I need to start squirrelling away.
Cheers
Dan
It doesn't look like I can email you, have a look on the Sportmotive website, it's got a breakdown of all costsCan I ask what the cost was/is of the chassis work at Sportmotive? I need to get my Chim's chassis sorted in the next year or two and would be good to have an idea what I'm in for / how much I need to start squirrelling away.
Cheers
Dan
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