Tornado TS40 #875

[Scott Calabro]

Hi Gregster,

Yes wheel alignment was performed by me in accordance with the TS40 Build Manual.

It is very simple and straight forward to do.

The car is set up now for street driving.

Hopefully that will be soon.

Cheers,
S

[Bill D]

Man, things are really moving fast Scott. Do you think you'll be on the road by summer?

Bill D

[Scott Calabro]

Bill,

Yes.

S

[Scott Calabro]

Its been a few days since my last update.

Here is what has been accomplished;

Installed the flywheel and clutch assy.

Installed the bellhousing and transaxle.

Installed the clutch slave cly. and bled system.

Installed the starter motor.

Installed the rod type shifter linkage, I must say its quite positive and slick with a very short throw.

Installed the half shafts.

Installed the exhaust system.

Pressure tested the cooling system, to ensure no leaks before engine coolant fill and subsequent start.

Almost ready for body work

Cheers,
S

[Scott Calabro]

OK the last couple of days....

Cut out all the holes in the GRP body parts

Started Installing the rear clip

Tommorrow the spider front apron

Cheers,
S

[Bill D]

WOW! What great progress Scott! The car is really coming together and looking great!!

Cheers
Bill

[Scott Calabro]

Thanks Bill

Tonight an important step in a Tornado build, aligning the roof spider.

Doors have been rough trimmed, the winshield dropped in for fit then the front apron can be trimmed, then riveted and bolted down.

Also installed the spider to rear clip, gap adjustment stops. These have been just rough installed as they get finished adjusted/trimmed during paint.

Tomorrow installation of the wiper motor/drive setup and installation of the front clip and hinge system.

69 Days.

Cheers,
S

[Scott Calabro]

Had a great morning today!

875 outside with the front and rear clips hinged open!

Later today the scissor stops for each clip and the wiper motor assy.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!
S

[Scott Calabro]

This afternoons work;

Installed the wiper motor and drive cable.

Note the OEM type pre terminated harness end on the motor assy.

Still need to flare the end of the drive tube and cut the cable to length.

Installed front and rear clip scissor stays.

This weekend all the windows/lenses will be fit ... maybe .

S

[Scott Calabro]

Tonight the the TSC "Twin Pumps and Filters" option was mocked up with fuel lines.

The cockpit closure panels go on at paint, then the filter/regulators get mounted.

S

[Scott Calabro]

Todays activities;

Started ignition wire routing setup so I can cut the wires to length and crimp the ends then put the boots on.

Layed out the rivet pattern for the left cockpit closure panel and fit the oil cooler then fabbed the hoses.

Fit the coolant purge tank and hose setup.

Body and paint soon

S

[Andy Sheldon]

Scott

Nice job. Looks good.

And in just how many hours or days?

Thanks

Andy

[Scott Calabro]

Thanks Andy,

Currently 79 days from crate to this point.

It is going fast & smooth, thanks for the great package.

More pictures will be up soon.

Cheers,
S

[Gregster]

Good Day Mr. Calabro,

Your pace is a little intimidating!!! Really appreciate the attention to detail you are allowing us to see. However....What do I see in the background of one of your last engine shots? Is that an MB, must be your every day car.

Thanks again and please keep us posted!

[Scott Calabro]

Thanks for the kind words Gregster!

Cheers,
S

[Scott Calabro]

Just a quick update today.

Rigged the throttle cable for the Webers.

It is visible on the front of the engine with the spiral anti - chafe wrap on it.

S

[Bill D]

Scott
Your car is looking great!! Your progress in unprecedented!! Keep us posted.

Cheers
Bill

[Scott Calabro]

As always Bill.... Thanks!

I bet you are quite excited as well

Cheers

S

[Scott Calabro]

Ok todays progress;

I cut all the openings in the dash for gauges switches etc. It just needs some very minor sanding then it will be painted wrinkle flat black. After that I will install the pre-terminated dash harness and gauge/switch/indicator light set.

Familiarized myself with the door kit hardware. It comes complete with interior & exterior handles, lock cyl's, latches, strikers etc and notice the glassed in alloy sheet in the exterior handle recepticle.

I cut out and fitted the left and right air intakes under the rear window. They will be glassed in at body/paint.

I installed the front & rear plug and play wiring
harnesses.

I cut my ignition wires to length and crimped the ends. I think they look good over the rocker covers and between the IDF's. Don't worry they will be secured from interfering with the throttle linkage.



S

[Martin]

Scott,
If only my progress could be so brisk and still so proffesional. Nice job indeed. Do you have any concerns regarding using copper cooling pipes with aluminium rad ? I'm no expert but just maybe worth a mention.
Best regards and in admiration,

Martin