4 wheel drive Griff for sprinting??

[my250gt]

So, as I now have a chassis that was built for 4x4 running gear, do I - A. Build a 4x4 griff?, or B.just get it put back to standard?

Not sure what to do with it?? Anyone been thinking about putting together a sprint or hill climb car??

[alphaone]

What running gear was you planning on using? Seems an interesting idea.

[scotty_d]

Impreza running gear or something?

[my250gt]

Just to clarify, sorry, apparently someone built a 4x4 griff a few years back ( even had a supercharger or turbo on the v8 !!), i believe it was cosworth/sierra 4x4 (but not totally sure about that, might be able to tell by the chassis mods??) and apparently two chassis were built, this is the twin that has resurfaced after a few years in storage. This is my understanding and i am more than happy to be corrected if any one knows more (they know who they are;))

Im after a standard chassis and before going to the effort of putting this back to standard just wondered if someone wanted to build a 4x4 and want to buy the chassis (or px?? inexchange for some wheels or w.h.y)

[my250gt]

Another pic that might help with identifying the running gear needed....

[anonymous-user]

It had a Cosworth 4cyl turbo engine with 4wd, and was on sale in Europe many years back. Haven't seen anything further on it since.

[EGB]

What does it need to go back to standard?

[my250gt]

Well i guess if it is Ford based, the most sensible thing to do might be to get a sierra XR4x4 donor and build it up. Would take a number of bodyshells, and go pretty well too!! hmmm.
To put it back to standard would involve a fair bit of cutting out and replacing tubes plus re-powder coating etc, probably not economical in the long run?.
Might be better selling it as a kit car chassis i guess and put the cash towards a new (or good condition used) standard chassis.

Any one have any more info on this elusive 4x4 griff?? pic's, spec, performance?

[alphaone]

I was at the pre 80s show a few weeks ago and one of the Vixens had a cosworth engine in it, I thought them how interesting it would be to convert it to 4x4 at the same time.

[Podie]

my250gt said:

Well i guess if it is Ford based, the most sensible thing to do might be to get a sierra XR4x4 donor and build it up. Would take a number of bodyshells, and go pretty well too!! hmmm.
To put it back to standard would involve a fair bit of cutting out and replacing tubes plus re-powder coating etc, probably not economical in the long run?.
Might be better selling it as a kit car chassis i guess and put the cash towards a new (or good condition used) standard chassis.

Any one have any more info on this elusive 4x4 griff?? pic's, spec, performance?

I wonder if it was XR4x4 or RS Cosworth based?

[alphaone]

Would be great if we can find out more info on the other one. Would make this chassis more appealing if I knew what went in it.

[330p4]

I believe the griff used saphire cosworth 4x4 running gear and a twin turbo RV8 engine the car is not far from you Phil if you are in cambs
Ian

[Geoff38]

We heard it was in kimbolton which is very close to Phil , would love to see it if You can put us in touch with the owner.

cheers
Geoff.

[spitfire4v8]

you need to speak to Geary from eliseparts.com I think it was his 4x4 turbo griff ?

[my250gt]

couple more pics, John, I have replied to your email this morning. Am trying to go see the 4x4 Griff and find out more, watch this space...

[red griff roger]

Geoff38 said:

We heard it was in kimbolton which is very close to Phil , would love to see it if You can put us in touch with the owner.

cheers
Geoff.

That might make some sense. I live in Bedford, and was chatting to a bloke in a car factors who said he knew someone local with a 4WD Griff. But couldn't remember much more. I put it down to one of those stories like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

[alphaone]

Sounds too good to be true doesnt it, a four wheel drive, turbo charged, TVR, nut mobile.

I need one of those in my life !

[my250gt]

John, i have tried to contact the 4x4 Griff owner, left messages, but still no response. He may be busy with work or something, I will try again at the weekend and see if i can get hold of him then. Failing that, if you are interested in the chassis, make me an offer?
Phil.

[alphaone]

Thanks for the update. Its been a bit hectic at work this week due to folk on holiday so haven't had a chance to escape and go and see RT Racing, but will get there early next week.

[alphaone]

Anyone know anything else about this elusive 4x4 Griff ???