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[analogue_radio]

Haha we'll see about that..

Might need help from you lot when it comes to trying to get her running!

[analogue_radio]

Made some more progress today but the majority of the day was spent clearing a garage because I'm being booted out of where I am now due to a new toy Dad has bought.

Bit more headway with the engine, ancillaries and wiring though.. & a tidy up after last nights late night stint.

[HarryMini93]

Whats your dad bought?

[billok]

i love this car it is truly beautiful

[analogue_radio]

Whats your dad bought?

1998 TVR Chimera, 4.0 V8.

i love this car it is truly beautiful

Thank you mate! Almost fell out of love with her last night but I think we are back on track.

[analogue_radio]

http://youtu.be/LcW025pC6ak?hd=1

She's got a bit of power!

Big motivational boost.

[RossKnight]

This, along with the door shutting video you posted a while back, has to be one of the most interesting videos on youtube I've ever seen!

[analogue_radio]

This, along with the door shutting video you posted a while back, has to be one of the most interesting videos on youtube I've ever seen!

Haha yeah I do put up some odd videos!

Today was more electrics but the majority of the day was spent having a serious clean up & sort out. Both in preparation for moving garage & just to get on top of what parts are old and unneeded and what parts are to be used.

Also gave her a hoover out & a quick polish over

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100x better!

Check the for sale threads in a little while as I'm starting to sell a lot of parts on the cheap!

[analogue_radio]

Hour or two this evening.



I popped to Halfrauds and got mugged off for some electrical fittings.



Tidied up a few loose ends and some odd fittings.



Had to order some bolts because I'd stripped two threads in the gear box, had to tap them so in turn it enlarged the holes.



& because the bolts are bigger I had to enlarge the holes on the bracket as well.



Applied a bit of loctite and jobs a good'en! Very happy with how smoothly it all went.. I was expecting to lift the engine out and replace the gearbox..

Edited by analogue_radio, 03 July 2012 - 09:00 PM.

[iDemonix]

Halfrauds are a rip off for electrical (and everything else). I'm trying to find a good place to buy a load of connectors + wire for not a rip off price.

[1275 SPRITE]

That adjustable engine steady looks a good piece of kit. Where did you get it from? I've got one for the same place but its a fixed length. Trouble is the threads are stripped like yours were.

[analogue_radio]

Halfrauds are a rip off for electrical (and everything else). I'm trying to find a good place to buy a load of connectors + wire for not a rip off price.

Yeah I hate using them, trouble is the local mechanic shop called Gearbox which was a family run business (I think) has now closed down.. probably due to the likes of Halfrauds being round the corner! A huge shame.

That adjustable engine steady looks a good piece of kit. Where did you get it from? I've got one for the same place but its a fixed length. Trouble is the threads are stripped like yours were.

Yeah it is! I picked it up at a show from Mini Speed I think.

If you need to borrow my tap and die set you can do mate!

[billok]

try looking at maplins for electrical connectors

[Deathrow]

Autosparks are good:

http://www.autosparks.co.uk

Keep up the good work Luke :).

[phil hill]

Halfrauds are a rip off for electrical (and everything else). I'm trying to find a good place to buy a load of connectors + wire for not a rip off price.

I recommend Polevolt : http://www.polevolt.co.uk/index.html

If you want the OEM look get the uninsulated crimps, either to fit into housings or with the clear rubber boots. You need a different crimp tool though, but it's worth doing the wiring properly.

Phil.