Building "Thor"
Discussion
I would hope to achieve a much lower kerb weight than the 3.5 tonnes but can't match the 1450hp despite the larger engine displacement.
At 25ft long it would certainly have street presence. My large car trailer is only 16ft long so I would just have to drive it to any event/venue!!!!
Paul
At 25ft long it would certainly have street presence. My large car trailer is only 16ft long so I would just have to drive it to any event/venue!!!!
Paul
Edited by Storer on Wednesday 9th October 22:42
The next 10 days should be a pivotal moment in the build with seeing important components acquired. Sorry for the mystery but some purchases are a bit hush-hush, but I have high hopes.
I know most are expecting rapid progress with regular updates. I suspect they have never tried a build from scratch. There needs to be a fair bit of planning and investigation. In my case I started the wrong way round and acquired an engine, had a few ideas, then bought other assorted parts. This is not a great way to commence a build.
Then the planning and investigation started. So completely arse about face really.
Now more plans have been formed and following lots of investigation, I have spent time fabricating things to assist with the build. Today has seen me collecting a new compressor. My old one finally gave up the ghost while painting one of my engine dollies. It was built in 1961 (when we made things too last) and I have had it for 23 years and it has been a faithful old servant but there is now more air coming out of the crankcase than into the air tank.
The new one should be able to cope with paint spraying and sand blasting and is "only" 12 years old. Also bagged an airline hose reel and headlight beam setter for not a lot, so quite a good day despite the carp weather.
Paul
I know most are expecting rapid progress with regular updates. I suspect they have never tried a build from scratch. There needs to be a fair bit of planning and investigation. In my case I started the wrong way round and acquired an engine, had a few ideas, then bought other assorted parts. This is not a great way to commence a build.
Then the planning and investigation started. So completely arse about face really.
Now more plans have been formed and following lots of investigation, I have spent time fabricating things to assist with the build. Today has seen me collecting a new compressor. My old one finally gave up the ghost while painting one of my engine dollies. It was built in 1961 (when we made things too last) and I have had it for 23 years and it has been a faithful old servant but there is now more air coming out of the crankcase than into the air tank.
The new one should be able to cope with paint spraying and sand blasting and is "only" 12 years old. Also bagged an airline hose reel and headlight beam setter for not a lot, so quite a good day despite the carp weather.
Paul
Ran new compressor before bolting it down (just in case) and it runs fine.
The new tank is a bit bigger than before (270 lit) and the 7.5hp motor has no trouble filling it to 150psi in about 4 mins from empty. Great score for £250.
No more pressure variation paint spraying, sanding or even grit blasting for me. Wahooooooooo.
Paul
BTW. Next few days should be interesting too....
The new tank is a bit bigger than before (270 lit) and the 7.5hp motor has no trouble filling it to 150psi in about 4 mins from empty. Great score for £250.
No more pressure variation paint spraying, sanding or even grit blasting for me. Wahooooooooo.
Paul
BTW. Next few days should be interesting too....
Today has not gone as planned.
Went to an auction thinking I might buy two cars/chassis for my project but ended up with nothing.
How much would you pay for this?
It was guided at between £750 and £1500. I was prepared to pay quite a bit more if necessary but I was not prepared for what it went to....
£13000 at the fall of the gabble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was the under bidder at £12750 but quite glad I didn't get it at that to be honest. There is another 14.4% buyers premium to add so it actually cost £14482.
The second more complete car made £20000 + premium but that was guided at £5k to £10k.
The prices that the spares where fetching also suggested I need to rethink my plan to use RR parts. £1400 for a rad and grill, £3400 for 4 starter motors, £440 for 2 wheel spanners and everything would need refurbishing...............
More hair will disappear while I do some more head scratching.
Paul
BTW. The buyer of the above chassis is building a Bentley Blue Train replica with it and another bidder was planning an aero engine special, so there a few other nutters out there.
Went to an auction thinking I might buy two cars/chassis for my project but ended up with nothing.
How much would you pay for this?
It was guided at between £750 and £1500. I was prepared to pay quite a bit more if necessary but I was not prepared for what it went to....
£13000 at the fall of the gabble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was the under bidder at £12750 but quite glad I didn't get it at that to be honest. There is another 14.4% buyers premium to add so it actually cost £14482.
The second more complete car made £20000 + premium but that was guided at £5k to £10k.
The prices that the spares where fetching also suggested I need to rethink my plan to use RR parts. £1400 for a rad and grill, £3400 for 4 starter motors, £440 for 2 wheel spanners and everything would need refurbishing...............
More hair will disappear while I do some more head scratching.
Paul
BTW. The buyer of the above chassis is building a Bentley Blue Train replica with it and another bidder was planning an aero engine special, so there a few other nutters out there.
I could make a new chassis. It is all about the ability to register the car so that it doesn't require any government testing.
Anybody can build a car, but you need to do it so that it is legal and safe. However, there is no way I want some jobsworth telling me it can't be driven on UK roads.
Paul
Anybody can build a car, but you need to do it so that it is legal and safe. However, there is no way I want some jobsworth telling me it can't be driven on UK roads.
Paul
yup im using th fx4 paul ,111 inch wheelbase so fair bit of room ,and tend to go for around 500 quid I think with papers ?
cant believe that price on the chassis.. I mean ..REALLY!
hmmm just thinking , you cannot cut the cross member out so maybe not enough room for the length of engine plus box ..unless you do a remote box like mine ?
cant believe that price on the chassis.. I mean ..REALLY!
hmmm just thinking , you cannot cut the cross member out so maybe not enough room for the length of engine plus box ..unless you do a remote box like mine ?
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