greg Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Hiya, Peter seen some picies of what I assume is your car: http://aslan.miraz.com/photos/index.php?RollID=nikon003&FrameID=dscn0188 How long did it take you strip it ? Why ? Just a repaint ? or something else ? Ta Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 It took about three days. You don't need to strip this far for a repaint, but it does make it easier to wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 [sensible answer mode] I had a few requirements for mods to the chassis. 1. Now that I run the wide wheels, I need the underslung ARB - this requires bushes to be placed in the lower chassis rails. 2. I am moving to a full roll cage because of concerns at the rate of arrival of the scenery - this requires bushes to be put into the side of the passenger compartment. The sideskins need to come off for this. 3. While I was at it I decided to get the fittings added for the Watts linkage - I doubt that I will be running that for Curborough. The rear panel needs to come off for this. 4. I wanted the front mounting holes for my seats to be bushed into the chassis rail. For this, the floors would have to be removed. 5. I am having some pre-emptive strengthening done on the differential mounting. 6. I am havign a couple of minor amendments to the frame to tidy it up Because of the level of dismantling to do this lot it became sensible to finally tackle: 7. My chassis dates from the era of poor powder coat - a lot of the chassis was developing rusty patches so I wanted to get this cleaned up and treated once and for all. For this all the skins needed to come off, the frame needs to be bead-blasted, phosphate dipped and recoated - this is what all current chassis have. Because it was going to be stripped totally it became sensible to have new aluminium fitted. [/sensible answer mode] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted April 8, 2002 Author Share Posted April 8, 2002 Thanks Peter for the excellent answer. The reason I ask is that I am interest in a car that is a little "used" and could benefit from at least new side skins and a respray. Your car looked comprehensively stripped, so I though I'd ask about the amount of work. Then I though I'd asl what you are having done, as I've seen your car at it appeared ok to me (we appart from push starting it a few times for you at Brooklands). Ta Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 3 days Peter??? Thats something else I'm quicker than you at...... Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 You've had more practice, I'm sure Peter's time will come down the fifth or sixth time he has to do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Lucky he's only got 4 runs at Curborough then.............. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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