body - chassis exchange

[Tasmin24v]

Hello?

Does the body of the early wedges (trailing arm type) fit on a chassis with A-frame rear suspension.
Does the body of a 2.8 FHC fits a 3.5 chassis.

I would like to create a TVR Tasmin FHC (left hand drive) with a big big V8 (+ 4.0l)

[mrzigazaga]

Hi..Not sure about putting a 280i FHC body shell onto an A frame or V8 chassis but someone did fit a Ford 302 5.0ltr into a 280i chassis some time ago..(Before i was a PH member)..Im not sure if there was any major mods needed but might be worth considering...I believe there is also an Aerostar 4.0ltr V6 that might be a possibility...Cheers...Ziga

[Jack Valiant]

If you have the V8 chassis then the 5.0 Griff Serp RV8 engine is the way to go ... Did mine!! Speak to Hallsie on here he has a chassis!!

As to Ford / Chevvy V8 transplants do not underestimate the level of fabrication and strengthening needed, not to mention, clutch gearbox, electrics, plumbing and drive train requirements.

I would have thought that a 280 body could be made to fit the the later 350 chassis with some fettling. To be honest weigh up the pros and cons with the likely costs vSv selling the existing car and going for an entry level 390 / 400SE

Chris

[Tasmin200]

A RV8 will go into an early pre V8 chassis. Chedder did it with his monster and I've seen a white Series 1 FHC which started out as a 200 with a RV8.

[mrzigazaga]

Tasmin200 said:

A RV8 will go into an early pre V8 chassis. Chedder did it with his monster and I've seen a white Series 1 FHC which started out as a 200 with a RV8.

Really!..Would it be wrong to whack a v8 into FHC chassis No.2 then?...

[Tasmin200]

Here's the 200.





Do you really want the A frame suspension? I'd be easier to convert a FHC to a V8 than to swap bodies I think. I assume you want the series 1 body, rather then buying a 350 FHC?

Edited by Tasmin200 on Tuesday 24th September 19:32

[Tasmin200]

mrzigazaga said:

Really!..Would it be wrong to whack a v8 into FHC chassis No.2 then?...

In a word- Yes! Let it be, Zig. It might be the oldest surviving 280.

[Tasmin24v]

The F... problem in Belgium is to get the car passed the MOT.
If I use the chassis of a V6 and put a V8 into it...it wil never pass the MOT.
If I use the chassis of a V8 (with the trailing arm rear suspension)I don't think it will cope with the brutal force of a 5.0l V8?
Using a V8 chassis (with A-frame rear suspension)together with a 5.0l V8 & a fhc body seems to be the best solution??

It is just an idee but perhaps reality into the future

Stef

[Tasmin24v]

The F... problem in Belgium is to get the car passed the MOT.
If I use the chassis of a V6 and put a V8 into it...it wil never pass the MOT.
If I use the chassis of a V8 (with the trailing arm rear suspension)I don't think it will cope with the brutal force of a 5.0l V8?
Using a V8 chassis (with A-frame rear suspension)together with a 5.0l V8 & a fhc body seems to be the best solution??

It is just an idee but perhaps reality into the future

Stef

[hallsie]

If you want a 390se chassis Ive got one available.
Stu

[mrzigazaga]

Tasmin200 said:

In a word- Yes! Let it be, Zig. It might be the oldest surviving 280.

I think it is mate and according to Oliver winterbottom it has an interesting history, Although he cant remember what it was but it went to germany early on in it's life...Glad they brought it back..Perhaps it was used for marketing purposes, Hopefully he will of remembered by the next time we meet..Cheers...Ziga