First post and an outrigger question

[chim79]

Just a quick post to say Hi, and of course ask a question!

Picked up my '95 Chimera 4.0 last night. First time TVR owner, already suffering lack of sleep from worry lol.

Quick question, I knew when I bought it there was an MOT advisory for the outriggers, can anyone recommend a specialist (or someone they have used) in the Glos area (it seems Worcs maybe the closest). I had a good poke about and am hoping that I can get away with them being treated initially whilst I sort out the longer term development plan

Cheers in advance and no doubt I'll have plenty more questons in the future....

[LordGrover]

Not sure he'd do it himself, but a call to Neil Garner may be worthwhile if you want someone reasonably local.

PS. Welcome.

[chim79]

thanks for the quick reply, will look into it.

If I need to get the body off what other things should I consider at the same time?

[dbv8]

Dont mean to worry you, but heres my thread from 2 years ago.
Almost back on the road now

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... outrigger ever? + bodylift pics

[chim79]

thanks for the link - looks like you have done a really smart job. I'm under no illusion of what I have bought, was going for a kit car (looking to occupy my weekends) but when I looked around this had more appeal. Managed to find an honest car (one that was loved and appears not to have been bodged) so it's now a matter of time, money and effort to get it sorted.

Though mainly money I expect lol

[saml666]

I live on the edge of the Forest of Dean, a local guy did mine though I had to remove the shell. He's an excellent fabricator and has built lots of custom cars. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you his number.

I did the full works on mine, hoping to MOT within a few days. Full chassis strip, dip, galv and rebuild. for real long-term, it seems like the obvious choice. I only started an engine swap but it snowballed with numerous "while I'm here I might as well..."

Cheers,
Sam

[pk500]

i made my own out riggers cost £150 for the steel but spend loads on poly bushes arms powder coated, shock n springs, arb links, clutch ,i rebuilt most of engine new cam , mains and big end bearings , oil pump ect you have to stop somewhere

[Chilliman]

pk500 said:

i made my own out riggers cost £150 for the steel but spend loads on poly bushes arms powder coated, shock n springs, arb links, clutch ,i rebuilt most of engine new cam , mains and big end bearings , oil pump ect you have to stop somewhere

[Englishman]

chim79 said:

Just a quick post to say Hi, and of course ask a question!

Can anyone recommend a specialist (or someone they have used) in the Glos area (it seems Worcs maybe the closest).

David Hendry in Malmesbury have done a couple recently.

[haircutmike]

pk500 said:

i made my own out riggers cost £150 for the steel but spend loads on poly bushes arms powder coated, shock n springs, arb links, clutch ,i rebuilt most of engine new cam , mains and big end bearings , oil pump ect you have to stop somewhere

Are those "orrible lilac rocker covers standard, I've just bought a 5.0 grief engine that has the same?

As to your picture, respect guy!

[900T-R]

haircutmike said:

Are those "orrible lilac rocker covers standard, I've just bought a 5.0 grief engine that has the same?

Oi, it's TVR purple! And yes AFAIK it's a 500 thing...

Personally I'd reserve the 'horrible' comment for those wheels - no offense meant but... erm, well...

[haircutmike]

900T-R said:

Oi, it's TVR purple! And yes AFAIK it's a 500 thing...

Personally I'd reserve the 'horrible' comment for those wheels - no offense meant but... erm, well...

I was going to overlook the wheels as the chassis looked so good but as you've mentioned it.............

[.Mark]

haircutmike said:

I was going to overlook the wheels as the chassis looked so good but as you've mentioned it.............

Maybe they are just to allow the chassis to be moved about and the originals are being kept safe somewhere. Must say though, they look better than some after markets I've seen.

But that Chassis almost wrong to put the body back on!

Pity you can't have clear GRP

[haircutmike]

Ah, I can only dream of doing that sort of work, I would love to but time........

I spent the other evening sitting inside the engine bay, (with box and engine out) with rags, a brush and degreaser cleaning the chassis rails and other areas I could reach. I must admit, it aint fun !

[Chilliman]

PURPLE rocker covers...... All the best people have them

ETA, Only a hole where the engine used to be at the moment Another three weeks or so before it's back in. Then it'll be

Edited by Chilliman on Thursday 14th July 12:36

[VictorMeldrew]

Lilac? LILAC? Wash your mouth out with 5w50, those are proper TVR Purple 500 rocker covers!

[pk500]

when i bought the chimaera the only thing it had to be a 5ltr and blue, either a griff or chim! this one came along ive had it six years and enjoyed every trip , well spotted the purple rocker covers