Track day car plus hi all

[Engineer1949]

As above new to this forum i'm a marine engineer and my son and i are going to build a track day car and being long established tvr fans have previously owned an early grandtura then chineara and cerberra we are now going back to a chimeara, going to be a body of rebuild cant make up my mind yet on power plant got our eye on a damaged 4.5 but early days i have secured an old prefab house as a workshop some prep to do there but cant wait to get going i'm sure i will be on here for info etc. as the project proceeds all the best .


John

Edited by Engineer1949 on Saturday 14th April 09:46

[haircutmike]

Hi and good to hear, some pics of the build are always good!

As you're in Norfolk, maybe we could hook up on track when you're done, Snetterton/Brands etc.

I will be arranging a day for other tivvers in the summer.

[drive2tractors]

If your looking for a good base chassis, have a look at this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tvr-chimaera-rolling-cha...
He has the rolling one and also another that has no components on it. They both looked really nice and rust free. HTH.
d2t

[brett84]

PLEASE make it a hard top like this
http://www.motorsportchannel.com/3_gallery/mme/ima...

[Chilliman]

John,

Which part of Norfolk are you in ?

Chilli

[spitamenes]

Hi
if you are looking for a chassis,i've got one if you're interested.
cheers
Russell

[Engineer1949]

Thanks for the replies,i live in reedham on the river yare ,and i had thought of going chassis route then build from there but i think at present a more or less complete car so i have the majority of components is the plan at present but i appreciate any offers.

John

[Engineer1949]

Just an update bought a car it is a 4.0ltr collect sunday straight to new workshop will post some pictures early next week.



John

[Grey Ghost]

Engineer1949 said:

Just an update bought a car it is a 4.0ltr collect sunday straight to new workshop will post some pictures early next week.

John

Congrats

[Chilliman]

What's the plan for the engine John?

[Engineer1949]

Full rebuild with scpower supercharger and intercooler,been speaking with david at lenght lots of good advise will keep forum updated with progress.


John

[Chilliman]

[quote=Engineer1949]Full rebuild with scpower supercharger and intercooler,been speaking with david at lenght lots of good advise will keep forum updated with progress.

Sounds a good plan John! Be keen to see the car when you get started, I'm just South of Norwich

Cheers, Chilli.

[Engineer1949]

No problem the workshop is in brundall will keep you updated.



John

[Engineer1949]

just an update collected car today just a couple of pics

john

[carsy]

That engine looks like a pre serp. I didnt think SC Power did a supercharger kit for the pre serp only the serp as the wider belt is required.

[Engineer1949]

That is technically true but i have a machine shop and will be making my own pulleys etc.


John

[haircutmike]

Why is it all in bits?

If you are seriously going to track it, feel free to ask about setup/springs/dampers/caster etc, etc.

No doubt that will be a while yet!

[Engineer1949]

The previous owner was going to attempt a chassis of rebuild circumstances did not allow him to complete the work so he has sold the car on.


John

[carsy]

Engineer1949 said:

That is technically true but i have a machine shop and will be making my own pulleys etc.


John

That sounds very handy. Would you fancy knocking up a few extra pulleys as i quite fancy the supercharger route but the pulley issue with a pre serp is proving problematic.

[Engineer1949]

Certainly would be no problem once i get the blower from david i will start immediatly so i could easily make a second set or more should the need arise.



John