Starting to build my jigsaw Cerbera .....

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Some of you may recall that some years ago, I purchased an early Cerbera - in bits. I have now just started to get it put together. It is going to be especially difficult for me, given I didn't take the car apart.

I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.

Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.

Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.

Thanks in advance

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jeremyc said:

Go for it!

Thanks Jeremy. Need to get some milestones achieved!!

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gruffalo said:

amazon said:

Some of you may recall that some years ago, I purchased an early Cerbera - in bits. I have now just started to get it put together. It is going to be especially difficult for me, given I didn't take the car apart.

I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.

Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.

Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.

Thanks in advance

About time;-)

How long have you had it?

Hello Trouble.

Had it a while Worth mentioning though - that I wasn't looking for a Cerbera to build! I wanted to make sure that it went back on the road and not cannibalised for quick gain ;-). Remember. NSPCC. Nicky's Society for the Preventation of Cruelty to Cerberas

Now that we've got that sorted out - fancy a blat up soon to inspect? Or preferably to help me route the fuel and brake lines!

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Robscim said:

Get it sorted for Le Mans!!!

Everyone needs a target!!

Rob

Brilliant idea, as long as I get to choose the year ;-)

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Chuggaboom said:

I can't keep up with how many Cerbs and Chims you have, or had nave.

:wink: Probably largely because you have better things to do I imagine! My biggest challenge is parting with things I love! That beautiful Imperial Blue Cerbera I had - it took me two years of 'shaking it down to make sure that everything was in good order' before I could sell it and I STILL regret it.

No1 Cerbera stays loyally by my side though, with the Chimaera (from new!).

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Byker28i said:

Do the fuel lines run inside the tunnel or outside routed along the chassis? Mines on Axle stands at the moment so I'll take a look later. I know all mine have been replaced now.

Str8Six did the lines around the fuel pump as they hadn't been done. Something about a difficult size fitting there, so previous Indy had skipped it, leaving a cracked fuel pipe

Would these help? I've images of my car when the body was lifted off. Can drop you high res ones if any use

Thanks Byker! Yes, these are helpful . This resolution is perfect for my purpose, thanks.

I believe that the original lines ran outside the tunnel because the ones that came off are covered in heatshield and it's pretty mucky. Added to which, the Cerb is a '96 car and I have read (during many hours of researching now!) that some early ones did have the fuel lines outside. I am replacing all the fuel lines, brake lines.

But actually, does it matter how they were I wonder, as long as they go back on and do their job?

They actually do look not to bad in general, but although I'm finding it a bit of a challenge (understatement!), it must be done.

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Mr Cerbera said:

BlackBeauty© is currently on Axle Stands.
Do you want me to take a few photos ?
If so, which particular area do you need ?

ATB,

PJ
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ETA

Is she 4.5, 4.2, S6, which series ?

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 27th February 10:29

Hi Paul - that's a kind offer, thank you. All photos of typically 'hidden' areas would be helpful please. I won't know what else I need until I try and fit the lines based on the photos I now have access to. However, can I keep that option open with you, if I get stuck, please? Thanks :-)

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itsallyellow said:

Hey Nicky,

Don’t worry about where they go.

The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.

The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.

The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.

Good luck!

Thanks Speedy! That's great info

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Byker28i said:

OK just looked at mine (working from home )








The fuel line comes out the bottom of the boot, into the pump, into the filter at the bottom off the top of that to the chassis connection. The hose going onto the boot at the top is the return. My fuel lines run along the chassis, difficult to see because they are under the heatshield

Thank you Byker! :-)

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Mr Cerbera said:

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itsallyellow said:

Hey Nicky,

Don’t worry about where they go.

The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.

The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.

The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.

Good luck!

Thanks Speedy! That's great info

I presume that I'm off the hook now then ??

No one's off the hook until I'm driving the car ;-)
But feel free to have the weekend off

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900T-R said:

Hmmm, it's been 4.5 years for our ex-ex- TVR Glen Tuscan and it sounds like you are catching up quickly...

That's actually encouraging! :-)

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notaping said:

There's an album on flickr with a selection of photos from my strip/rebuild

https://www.flickr.com/photos/187253106@N08/albums...

. . .might help

Thank you! :-)

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gruffalo said:

amazon said:

Hello Trouble.

Had it a while Worth mentioning though - that I wasn't looking for a Cerbera to build! I wanted to make sure that it went back on the road and not cannibalised for quick gain ;-). Remember. NSPCC. Nicky's Society for the Preventation of Cruelty to Cerberas

Now that we've got that sorted out - fancy a blat up soon to inspect? Or preferably to help me route the fuel and brake lines!

Just seen this, when are you thinking?

Whenever you fancy a blat! :-) Thanks to all the support since I started the thread, I am feeling much more confident about the fuel lines etc., so I will press on. There are millions of things to do, so you're very welcome (Did that come out right?)

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CerbWill said:

Just seen you're around Cambridge. I live in Cambs during the week for work and I've recently done a body off refurb of my '96 Cerb so can assist if required.

What a great offer! Thank you! And how very fortunate for me :-). It would be great to meet you and get some tips. So message me when you have a spare moment and let's meet-up! Thanks again!

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roseytvr said:

I have a full library of a cerb strip down with full notes and pictures. Written so that I can understand it, not sure if anyone else will! PM me your address and I will send it on a stick. Very picture heavy as it included everything!

That sounds amazing! Thank you very much. I will PM you now! (Apologies for the slow reply).

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notaping said:

There's an album on flickr with a selection of photos from my strip/rebuild

https://www.flickr.com/photos/187253106@N08/albums...

. . .might help

Fantastic set of really valuable photos! Thank you for sharing, I'm sure your pictures will be a huge help! :-) How long did all that work take you?

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notaping said:

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How long did all that work take you?

The best part of 4 years - mainly due to the lack of a garage and needing fair weather to work on the chassis/body. Once you accept it's going to take a long time, it becomes quite enjoyable :-)