Help wanted to get Nelson back on the road

[SCOTTY_NELSON]

Hi all .... first posting so treat me gently..

I've just 'found' my Nelson 350s which has been hidden beneath sailboat paraphanalia for too long. I built her some 20 years ago and had her on the road on and off for ten of those years.
For those not familiar with the Nelson, she is an overgrown 7. with Jaguar XJ6running gear, a space frame chassis...and a standard R.V8.. all v. light yet a bit like a wardrobe on wheels aerodynamically.
The Rover V8 lump sits on the bench at the end of the garage needing a little work on it but only a new inlet manifold gasket needed, the front chest leaks so needs a new gasket and the carbs need a birthday.
The body is slung up under the joists above and the rest, mostly new parts such as gearbox, brakes, steering and electrics need reassembling.

When I built her I had a lot of help from a pal who was building same, and we learnt as we went along, but in no way am I a mechanic, I just follow the pictures in the book.

Is there anyone out there who could help or advise please?
Or is there someone who would like to give their time and expertise to get her back on the road and share the use of her at no financial cost to themselves. I'm determined to keep her and with retirement around the corner I reckon it will make a great hobby again along with my little offshore sailboat.

[mutley]

Originally Posted by SCOTTY_NELSON

Hi all .... first posting so treat me gently..

I've just 'found' my Nelson 350s which has been hidden beneath sailboat paraphanalia for too long. I built her some 20 years ago and had her on the road on and off for ten of those years.
For those not familiar with the Nelson, she is an overgrown 7. with Jaguar XJ6running gear, a space frame chassis...and a standard R.V8.. all v. light yet a bit like a wardrobe on wheels aerodynamically.
The Rover V8 lump sits on the bench at the end of the garage needing a little work on it but only a new inlet manifold gasket needed, the front chest leaks so needs a new gasket and the carbs need a birthday.
The body is slung up under the joists above and the rest, mostly new parts such as gearbox, brakes, steering and electrics need reassembling.

When I built her I had a lot of help from a pal who was building same, and we learnt as we went along, but in no way am I a mechanic, I just follow the pictures in the book.

Is there anyone out there who could help or advise please?
Or is there someone who would like to give their time and expertise to get her back on the road and share the use of her at no financial cost to themselves. I'm determined to keep her and with retirement around the corner I reckon it will make a great hobby again along with my little offshore sailboat.

Hi im in Didcot if near as no transport i don't mind helping out love engines ect let me know.