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Slow M said:
Considering the engine is from an '87 car, it was most likely originally licensed as a 2500 or 3000, and underwent a conversion later in life.
ah, hm, yes it could be so, would be strange I guess to change the complete driveline, also the original 5000M used corvette diff I believe?what does this tell us? 3627TM
if it would be a 'factory' 5000M TVR sendet a rolling 2500M chassis ex drive line and diff I thought? (forgot) don't know if you can reed all on the chassis number, or someone has somewhere the list with chassisnumbers of cars that were send to Canada without engine/gearbox/diff that way you could see/know more, such list would be nice :-)
GTRene said:
ah, hm, yes it could be so, would be strange I guess to change the complete driveline, also the original 5000M used corvette diff I believe?
what does this tell us? 3627TM
if it would be a 'factory' 5000M TVR sendet a rolling 2500M chassis ex drive line and diff I thought? (forgot) don't know if you can reed all on the chassis number, or someone has somewhere the list with chassisnumbers of cars that were send to Canada without engine/gearbox/diff that way you could see/know more, such list would be nice :-)
To my knowledge nothing with a TM ( Triumph Motor) Chassis number was converted by John Wadman !what does this tell us? 3627TM
if it would be a 'factory' 5000M TVR sendet a rolling 2500M chassis ex drive line and diff I thought? (forgot) don't know if you can reed all on the chassis number, or someone has somewhere the list with chassisnumbers of cars that were send to Canada without engine/gearbox/diff that way you could see/know more, such list would be nice :-)
Neil.
Dollyman1850 said:
To my knowledge nothing with a TM ( Triumph Motor) Chassis number was converted by John Wadman !
Neil.
Not sure about that if you read this, first one came with the Triumph engine, so maybe possible with TM number?Neil.
wiki said:
5000M
A TVR 5000M
In 1974, John Wadman (the president of the Canada-based import company TVR North America) began a project to replace the Triumph 2.5 L engine in a yellow 2500M with a Ford 302 cu in Windsor V8. Wadman handled the engineering of the conversion, which involved the use of different engine mounts, radiator, and springs. The Ford V8 was mated to a BorgWarner T-4 gearbox with a rear differential from the Chevrolet Corvette, and the resultant "5000M" was shown at the 1975 Toronto International Auto Show.[5]
Following the 1975 fire that damaged the TVR factory in Blackpool, TVR NA ordered and pre-paid six cars from the manufacturer. This gesture helped to secure future support from TVR for Wadman's V8 conversions: the factory eventually supplied five M-series coupes without engines or transmissions, specifically for the purpose of V8 installations. TVR NA also converted three cars that were originally equipped with the Ford Essex V6, but that arrived from the factory with cracks in the cylinder block. In 1978, the factory built a car (painted white with a brown stripe) that was designated "5000M"; this was also shipped to Canada for a V8 installation. Since 1980, six Taimars have been converted to the Ford V8 as well.
also according to that story, 5 came without engine or transmissions, so no idea if those got a special sign?A TVR 5000M
In 1974, John Wadman (the president of the Canada-based import company TVR North America) began a project to replace the Triumph 2.5 L engine in a yellow 2500M with a Ford 302 cu in Windsor V8. Wadman handled the engineering of the conversion, which involved the use of different engine mounts, radiator, and springs. The Ford V8 was mated to a BorgWarner T-4 gearbox with a rear differential from the Chevrolet Corvette, and the resultant "5000M" was shown at the 1975 Toronto International Auto Show.[5]
Following the 1975 fire that damaged the TVR factory in Blackpool, TVR NA ordered and pre-paid six cars from the manufacturer. This gesture helped to secure future support from TVR for Wadman's V8 conversions: the factory eventually supplied five M-series coupes without engines or transmissions, specifically for the purpose of V8 installations. TVR NA also converted three cars that were originally equipped with the Ford Essex V6, but that arrived from the factory with cracks in the cylinder block. In 1978, the factory built a car (painted white with a brown stripe) that was designated "5000M"; this was also shipped to Canada for a V8 installation. Since 1980, six Taimars have been converted to the Ford V8 as well.
also converted 3 cars that came with the Ford V6 (what sign came with those V6 Ford M series FM?)
and the factory (UK?) build a car white with brown stripe for a V8 installation, but was that on order from a UK buyer so RHD?
and six Taimars (all ford I guess) converted to V8
wondering, were they all using standard TVR numbers, or did those 5000M get some extra in the chassisnumber from JW at NA
hm, here they say
said:
He imported cars from England as bare shells and chassis and did the conversion at his shop, completing seven or eight examples. These cars were given brand new VIN's and sold as the TVR 5000M, only to Canadian customers.
so brand new VIN chassisnumbers? although I saw one with the FM number, but that could be a later converted 5000M.I’m under the impression, that the chassis numbers were “normal,” and didn’t receive any addition of prefix or suffix identifiers.
Also, to my awareness, there is as only one car that used the Corvette differential, all others being equipped with the standard Salisbury 4HU type, that was standard fitment in the 3000M.
Also, to my awareness, there is as only one car that used the Corvette differential, all others being equipped with the standard Salisbury 4HU type, that was standard fitment in the 3000M.
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