Build So Far

[gus]

Thought I would post some pictures of my build so far for you to look at.

Couple of before & after photos of the engine as well.

Any comments good or bad appreciated.

Thanks

Mark

[Bonzo]

Your build looks to be well advanced & is looking good :cool:

The engine has come up very well, it makes all of the time spent cleaning/refurbing worthwhile :)

Looks a treat in the engine bay ......... Ohhh.....I do love to see a nice bit of Roadster porn :D

[gus]

Thanks for comments Ronnie.

Engine was screwed when I got it. Cam belt snapped. Complete top end rebuild with all new valves & cam followers.

Throw a bit of paint at it and away you go. Hopefully!! Haven't had it running yet.

Mark

[HandyAndy]

the chassis and engine are looking great, nice one:cool:

there,s gonna be quite few Roadster,s completed in the next twelve months, we,ll have to get them all together at some time.
cheers
andy

[turboporscheandy]

Hi Gus-bet you have sweated over that a bit! looks really good-shows what a lot of hard work and time can achieve-be worth it in the end! any buyers for my kidneys on ebay so I can get started!-or anyone needing a full valet on their cars-visit me on www.polishedperformance.net! shameless I know! LOL

[gus]

Chassis was the easy part as I am a welder by trade. Built chassis on a steel surface table at work free hand, just using clamps to hold in position. Got some more photos if any of you would like to see.

Engines aren't really my strong point, but the draughtsman at work is a dab hand with the spanners, and rebuilt it in his garage for me foc.

[flyerncle]

Nice one Gus well done!

[turboporscheandy]

yeah Gus I`d like to have some more pics mate-Im seeing handy andy`s chassis come along nicely and I am gonna need as much info and inspiration as possible-but even so I think ya doin a grand job-I`m hoping-if finances allow to also be at Stoneleigh next year with andy and all you guys.
Cheers Gus I`ll PM you my email addy.
Andrew

[gus]

Andrew got your email address. I'll sort some pics and get the draughtsman at work (Dave) to send them to you, as they are all on his computer.

As a quick preview I've attached a couple for you.

Cheers

Mark

[HandyAndy]

Hi Gus, great photos,
can i ask a favour please? :o as i,m using the same engine as you & to help me get it in the correct place would you give me the following info from your chassis pleeeeeaaaasssse :D

distance from BR7 to the main crank pully in horizontal plane & how high above the BR7 as from this i,ll be able to work out the engine position.
also is that the standard alternator bracket you,ve used? any issues with how close to where the side panel will be ?

thanks in advance & hope you don,t mind me picking info from your build.;)
cheers
andy

[turboporscheandy]

thanks for the pics matey-I wish I had as much space to work as you! I seem to have accumulated so much useless(until I chuck it and then find a use for it!)stuff over the years! Have seen Andy`s rear wishbones-driveshafts-and wheel in place and its all starting to look mega now-not jealous!!!! ahem!:D

[gus]

Andy

At present I am using the standard alt bracket, and there are no clearance issues.

When I am at home tonight I will get those dimensions for you.

Cheers

Mark

[HandyAndy]

thanks Mark (Gus ??) :confused: :D

andy

[gus]

Gus is my nickname. I think it is something to do with big front teeth!!!:D

Cheers

Mark

[HandyAndy]

i was given a nickname in my bike racing days, "Kami" not sure i was happy with it tho :o :D as in Kamikasi (spelling??) . if i saw a chance to overtake i took it with not alot of thought to the possible chance of getting it wrong :eek: :D

Andy

[jasongray5]

if i saw a chance to overtake i took it with not alot of thought to the possible chance of getting it wrong :eek: :D

Andy

Sounds like our farmyard mini moto racing...?:eek:

[gus]

Andy,

Here's those dimensions you asked for.

Rear of BR7 to front of crank pulley = 92mm
Top of BR7 to underside of crank pulley = 39mm.

Cheers

Mark

[HandyAndy]

Thanks Mark, thats great, just about to leave home to go to my chassis (7 miles away) to spend day working on it, perfect timing , again thanks :cool:

andy

[Blade]

Build looks really good gus , nice clean motor aswell :cool: .
Hoping to get back to working on the 2 i'm building in the next month or so , not enough hours in the day :(