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I also started sorting out a tray for the battery.

Battery footprint marked out

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Big block of wood cut to the same size as the battery

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Sides bent up

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Done

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I need to work out how to mount it in the chassis next!

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Posted
On 25/02/2019 at 21:09, KugaWestie said:

I need to work out how to mount it in the chassis next!

Bracket made and fitted. It needs to come back off for paint and also I need to sort a strap out to hold the battery in the tray

 

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Nice fabricating @KugaWestie is that battery going to be an issue to get in and out when fully built? 

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6 minutes ago, WINGNUT said:

Nice fabricating @KugaWestie is that battery going to be an issue to get in and out when fully built? 

I should be able to reach in through the bonnet to get at it and it will come out through the gap between the exhaust manifold and clutch master cylinder. I will know once I position the body for the first time though.

I decided to bolt (instead of weld) the mounting bracket to the footwell bulkhead with that very reason in mind!!

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10 minutes ago, KugaWestie said:

I should be able to reach in through the bonnet to get at it and it will come out through the gap between the exhaust manifold and clutch master cylinder. I will know once I position the body for the first time though.

I decided to bolt (instead of weld) the mounting bracket to the footwell bulkhead with that very reason in mind!!

Like a man with a contingency plan

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This afternoon has been very satisfying. I have completed the exhaust system, although it is only tacked up at present. I have decided to keep things simple and not have a crossover/x pipe. When I think about it, I have never heard a TVR that does not sound good, so hopefully this system will replicate that sound.

I did the more difficult side first which was the front section of pipe on the drivers side. It took me a while to get the pipe joints to an acceptable standard, but the patience paid off in the end.

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The passenger side was much easier as I did not have to route around the starter motor and clutch slave cylinder

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Here is the system on the car

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Here is the complete system laid out in the back garden

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I know my limits and do not intend to try and fully weld the system, so here is the pile of pipes I need to take to my friendly welder to sort it for me.

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Once it is fully welded I can then look at one more set of hanging brackets/clamps.

I then need to decide whether to clean the whole system up and leave it like that or spray it with stove paint

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I spent a little while this evening looking at the steering column and started to sort out mounts 

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The brackets are a good start. They will need to be strengthened with gussets etc once I am happy with the position

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On 02/03/2019 at 18:52, KugaWestie said:

Once it is fully welded I can then look at one more set of hanging brackets/clamps.

I then need to decide whether to clean the whole system up and leave it like that or spray it with stove paint

As it's stainless, give it a rub over with a Scotchbrite pad or the like to give it a nice matt sheen....then accept it'll discolour and get cacked up with use. 

Posted
21 hours ago, corsechris said:

As it's stainless, give it a rub over with a Scotchbrite pad or the like to give it a nice matt sheen....then accept it'll discolour and get cacked up with use. 

What colour scotchbrite pad would you recommend @corsechris ??

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I’m guilty of the vacuum/Hoover transposition here, sorry. An abrasive pad....I’ll look at the ones I use and let you know :) 

 I can tell you they are brown-ish but I can’t recall the brand.

 

ETA.

These: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mirka-Mirlon-Abrasive-Finishing-Pads-Scotch-Brite-Ultra-Very-Fine-Grey-Red-x-20/132408058156?epid=2256094761&hash=item1ed422a12c:g:iVkAAOSwBahU1Kex

The 'very fine' grade. They do a nice job on steel and aluminium.

 

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Thanks @corsechris

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Sorry Gary, been missing this and just been catching back up. With regards to the top hose on the rad. My TVR had an expansion vessel/ pressure cap/ highest point pot bolted to the chassis , which then cleared any air from the engine when running. You may have water/ air bleeding fun , unless I have missed something

 one here :

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Some more work done on mounting the column.

Gussets added to the mounting brackets

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There are another couple of mounting positions further down the column in the footwell. I managed to pick these up with some bolts through the top plate above the footwell and some spacers sandwiched in between.

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I need to finally fix the fabricated brackets but may leave them just clamped in position for now until I offer the body up.

 

I also strapped the battery in

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