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We have just started this build for Alex. He originally asked about an MX5 conversion with a stretched wheelbase and bigger engine installation, but after some discussions the logical step was to start with a longer/more powerful base car, hence the TVR 350. The original outer body panels will be cut off of the TVR and one of our MX250 kits offered up. A very quick Photoshop overlay shows how the unmodified panels should fit.
Much chopping and changing will follow over the next few weeks. We have made a start by stripping the TVR.
And I couldn't resist cutting off the rear panels in a spare moment on Saturday!
I think this is going to be fantastic. I also think that you could get away with the original screen. Those few extra inches of wheelbase and larger wheels look spot on. What is the plan re rear vents ?
Just as I was about to bond my body on too........
Lastly..... Is that Secma quad in for a body kit too? :-)
I think this is going to be fantastic. I also think that you could get away with the original screen. Those few extra inches of wheelbase and larger wheels look spot on. What is the plan re rear vents ?
Just as I was about to bond my body on too........
Lastly..... Is that Secma quad in for a body kit too? :-)
Hi Nick
The windscreen and frame will be going, its just too flat and isn't far enough back. Rear vents depend on Alex's choice.
It's not a Secma quad in the background, but a Renault Twizy electric car! And yes it is getting a re-body, subject to design approval of the customer.....
More progress today with the TVR front being stripped and a quick trail fit of the new front end panels. More trimming needed!
This project is now back on track after a break requested by Alex.
Once the trail panel fit had been carried out Alex paid us a visit to discuss how the project would progress. It was decided that the scuttle area and windscreen needed to be pushed further down into the bulkhead. So more trimming of the bulkhead was required.
With the trimming complete the panels could be refitted. The centre of the bulkhead and the heater will need to be modified. The brake reservoir will also have to be repositioned to the centre of the bulkhead and the expansion bottle moved inboard slightly.
Repositioning of the windscreen has improved the front wheel arch gap and the curve of the top of the wing into the scuttle area.
The headlight/grille area needed to be dropped down to bring the front valance more in line with the door sills.
The radiator needed to be canted forward to give clearance for the lower front panels.
Front end in lower position.
A 2" section had to be removed from the centre of the nose to align the vertical section of the outer wings. The 3 front nose air intakes will be remodelled.
Leading edge of bonnet opening has been dropped down into the engine bay. The wings will be sectioned and reshaped to close up any gaps.
That is a big car a long way away, this is a little one close up
At least I hope that is what it is otherwise the guy in the silver one is going to get a hell of a shock when he looks in the rear view mirror and sees the giant hand!
Been following your various threads and very impressed. You may have seen my G46 V8 Mk1 threads on the sammio build page (or whatever it's called this week)
I have radically chopped up a G46 and seeing this artificial on the TVR adaptation I am pleased I am following professional methods chop, cut, pin, stitch, glue etc etc.
My question is once you have finalised a special like the TVR do you then generally offer those panels for sale or is that TVR just a one off.
Best get my arse moving then don't want him taking a mold of that, need to get on with my build, although its bloody cold outside even for me, three inches of white stuff all over it this morning, now melted and turned to ice. Bonding agent still tacky heat gun being applied and fingers crossed.
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