TVR Tuscan MK1 rebuild

[karlx]

Howdy,

After many distractions, my Tiv is in its final stages of rebuild. Certainly a love / hate experience, but so looking forward to having him back on the road.

Head over to www.carlosmartin.co.uk where I have started a page, and will post the journey in due course!

Wish me luck ;-)

Edited by karlx on Sunday 24th September 21:14

[RedRose123]

Looks good.

[Konrod]

Trying to work out what is in the background - looks like a metallic green Ferrari Mondial Spider, but surely not..............

[karlx]

It's an Aston ;-)

[Paulgooner]

Hi Carlos
Been a while, car is looking good. Its a lot to undertake yourself I wouldnt even dare to try it. I should really pop over and see it. Mine is away at Doms at the min having a few things sorted, then I am going to set about getting the interior done.
Keep well ATB
Paul

[karlx]

Hi Paul, great hearing from you. The final stage is engine related, calls have been made to sort...

Feel free to come across, and when my Tiv is back on the road, we must go 'out' ;-)

BR,

Carlos.

[karlx]

Hi, a small update for those interested. I have a running engine. To find out more, head over to -

www.carlosmartin.co.uk

[MartH70]

Definately interested even if i don’t always post. Looking really good, you must be well pleased? Our pear alloy Tuscan is at Powers now having the rebuild! So hoping to get that back ready for the alps in summer

[karlx]

Thanks, looking forward to getting the car back next week. Hope your rebuild goes well ;-) A trip to the Alps! Wow ;-)

[MPETT]

Hi Karlx,

It's probably too late now, but I undertook this challenge a few years ago. Thread topic: "disassembly of tuscan, what now". I'm based in Guilsborough, Northampton. If you want to discuss anything or if you need any details/contacts of people I used, please give me a shout.
All the best and hope the final stages go well.
Cheers,
Martin

[karlx]

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the heads up. Mostly done now, and am looking forward to have the car back on the road! If you are up for a catch up some time once my car is up and running...

Happy New Year to you and yours!

All the best,

Carlos

[karlx]

So, my TIV is back on the road! You can read about it here -

https://www.carlosmartin.co.uk/carlos-s-tvr-tuscan...

I worked with Sprint to do a write up which appeared in the December 2018 issue. You can download a copy if interested. Really looking forward to a decent drive in the Spring / Summer

[Mr.T]

Great job, clearly a lot of dedication there, well done.
Must ask, where did you get your exhaust cans?, been looking for something like that for ages ?.
Thanks

[s6boy]

Looks like a great job .
Have you had chance to enjoy the car on the road yet?

[karlx]

Mr.T said:

Great job, clearly a lot of dedication there, well done.
Must ask, where did you get your exhaust cans?, been looking for something like that for ages ?.
Thanks

Hi, thank you for your kind words. ACT do a version of the Shark nose can. They do add to the look of the car.

[karlx]

s6boy said:

Looks like a great job .
Have you had chance to enjoy the car on the road yet?

Hi, thank you! I have only done short runs as still running in. It's great to drive it again ;-)

Edited by karlx on Friday 25th January 13:42

[Mariosbt]

Car looks great .... unbelievable task Hopefully dry weather driving only from now on.

[tuscan_raider]

Nice one, loooks great!

Can I ask what was the original issue after the first service? My first service is coming up ...

[karlx]

Mariosbt said:

Car looks great .... unbelievable task Hopefully dry weather driving only from now on.

Hi, thanks! It took a while...

Yes, looking forward to the good weather ;-)

[karlx]

tuscan_raider said:

Nice one, loooks great!

Can I ask what was the original issue after the first service? My first service is coming up ...

Hi, thanks! The main issue was I needed a new steering rack, so I was told. Now I understand more, I reckon it could have been refurbished. I still have it so may get this done in due course.

Hopefully your first service is OK for you ;-)