Gerald is in bits!!!!!!!!!!!!
Discussion
Having a few bits and bobs done by Adrian Venn at the moment as the front two chassis mounting plate were badly rusted and showing signs of crasking. Adrian has done a partial body lift and the rust is very limited (thank goodness). Both front corners of the chassis rails (about 6" one way and 9" in the other), both front mounting plate and the drivers side seatbelt mounting point need replacing and are being done.
He is also swapping the dasboard again as I have had a replacement prepared, and swapping the old SAAB servo and master cylinder for new ford parts.
I will post pictures as he sends them to me.
The servo is in good condition, no rot and just very minor surface rust so I will be putting it on fleabay today if anyone is interested. Must be a unique opportunity. Master cylinder (which has been rebuilt and powder coated) to follow in a week or so
Norman
He is also swapping the dasboard again as I have had a replacement prepared, and swapping the old SAAB servo and master cylinder for new ford parts.
I will post pictures as he sends them to me.
The servo is in good condition, no rot and just very minor surface rust so I will be putting it on fleabay today if anyone is interested. Must be a unique opportunity. Master cylinder (which has been rebuilt and powder coated) to follow in a week or so
Norman
Update
The following has been completed:
New Ford Servo and master cylinder (refurbished S3 pedal box fitted to match servo fitting bolts)
Dashboard changed to a further refurbished one
Smoked front and repeater flashers fitted
Throttle cable changed some strands broken on old cable
Bonnet release cable changed, 'cos it broke
Fitted stainless steel bonnet stay with rose joint
Both front corners of the chassis and the drivers side seat belt mount replaced due to quite minor rusting rest of chassis first class condition
New tank cradle fitted
New MOT no advisories (tester said one of the best TVRs he's seen and he does Adrian Venns testing!!)
Photos to follow when car is home tomorrow,
The following has been completed:
New Ford Servo and master cylinder (refurbished S3 pedal box fitted to match servo fitting bolts)
Dashboard changed to a further refurbished one
Smoked front and repeater flashers fitted
Throttle cable changed some strands broken on old cable
Bonnet release cable changed, 'cos it broke
Fitted stainless steel bonnet stay with rose joint
Both front corners of the chassis and the drivers side seat belt mount replaced due to quite minor rusting rest of chassis first class condition
New tank cradle fitted
New MOT no advisories (tester said one of the best TVRs he's seen and he does Adrian Venns testing!!)
Photos to follow when car is home tomorrow,
'ere goes
new bonnet stay
replacement dashboard
Chassis before
Condition of existing tubes (very slight surface discolouration and THICK walled tube)
Replacement corners (dont ask Adrian@ to be your wedding photographer!!!!)
(note use of internal tube)
outer tube also drilled to enabling welding and when fitted to existing chassis a gap of about 1/8" of an inch to be filled with weld - no butt welding - then dressed back painted with POR15 and waxoil
Adrian Venn had done his usual superb job - can't recommend him highly enough
new bonnet stay
replacement dashboard
Chassis before
Condition of existing tubes (very slight surface discolouration and THICK walled tube)
Replacement corners (dont ask Adrian@ to be your wedding photographer!!!!)
(note use of internal tube)
outer tube also drilled to enabling welding and when fitted to existing chassis a gap of about 1/8" of an inch to be filled with weld - no butt welding - then dressed back painted with POR15 and waxoil
Adrian Venn had done his usual superb job - can't recommend him highly enough
techbotics said:
Looking good Norman
Is the bonnet stay a home crafted item or is it available from Adrian V..?
Cheers
Damian S3
Home crafted from a 75cm length of stainless rod and an 8mm rose joint. I had the local fabricators bend the end at 90 degrees as I knew I couldnt craft a sharp enough bend (and its only JUST tight enough). Cut to length and cut an 8MM thread and bods yet uncle (plus a load 'a polishing)Is the bonnet stay a home crafted item or is it available from Adrian V..?
Cheers
Damian S3
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