New V8S owner :)

[Das882]

Just driven just over 160 miles after purchasing a 1992 V8S today, and I must say I’m pretty impressed with it …..a great driving car, I’ve had 3 Griff 500s and a Chimaera 500 as well as a Taimar Turbo and 2 3000M’s one of which I converted to Sierra Cosworth power. I wrongly thought that the V8S was more like a poor man’s Chimaera but certainly not so!!
Im sure to be asking many questions on the forum as I’m new to the S series.
Body and interior are vey good apart from the carpets but the engine bay and front suspension probably have never been cleaned since day 1. So the first thing I will be doing is to remove the body and and rebuild from the ground up.
For the later cars I have rebuilt I have used Racing Green, who have now changed their name. Is there anyone better for obtaining spare parts for the S?
Everything works on the car except for the heater fan which only works on the high setting, so I will have to look at that during the rebuild, for those in the know is it likely to be the motor or less likely the switch.
The dash will need re veneering so I could do the heater at the same time
The 8 spoke Oz wheels are in need of a refurbishment so any recommendations please?
TIA
Dave.

[Das882]

v8s4me said:

There's plenty on here about refurbishing these wheels. Here's one to get you started.

I have a very nice set of shadow chrome Estorils with with very good Dunlops if you're interested. Came off my V8S.

I’d like to keep the original wheels and get them refurbed, thanks anyway.

[Das882]

TR4man said:

Congratulations on your purchase!

Please share some photos.

Body and paint are pretty good, the interior except for the floor carpets and dash veneer are good.
Wheels will also need a refurb.
Chassis isn’t beyond the point of no return, wishbones and trailing arms look sound, as is what I can see of the outriggers……but all will revealed once I lift the body!

[Das882]

[Das882]

[Das882]

v8s4me said:

That looks very tidy with not a lot to do. As you say though, you'll only know for sure when the body is lifted.

Good luck

Thanks. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in

[Das882]

Thanks everyone for your input and info…..much appreciated hope you don’t mind, I’ll be asking many more questions !!
Dave.