Classic Car Developments Chassis #5 - Doc Watson's car

[Doc Watson]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

Rear uprights now assembled, I also have gold nuts......... (IVA).

 

[Ian Anderson]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

Rear uprights now assembled, I also have gold nuts......... (IVA).

That sounds painful!
:laugh:

 

[Doug S.]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

How close are you to being on the road, Doc?

I know you've been accumulating parts for a LONG time!

Just hoping you'll get to drive her soon :thumbsup:

Cheers!

Doug

 

[Doc Watson]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

I have given up predicting timescales, work keeps getting in the way...progress...

Rear hubs arrived..... very pleased, big shout to John Wisher for some fantastic work.

 

[Jack]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

Very, very nice!

 

[Doc Watson]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

A complete set of Shafer bearings is now flying across the pond. Not cheap and possibly the last complete set of bearings that I know of in the world.

Yay.....

 

[Doc Watson]

Re: MIRAGE AUTOMOTIVE - Doc Watson's car

Radius link ends.....

 

[Jim Rosenthal]

Nice that it's coming together. Well done. I am very keen to see the final result here. As you are, I am sure.

 

[Doc Watson]

More..... thanks Jay.

When the zf arrives back I will be able to do a first fit of the engine bay. Anybody got 2 engine mount bushes they dont need?

Andy

 

[Graham Endeacott]

Hi Andy,

I'm also in need of a couple of bushes as mine have perished. Shall we do a joint order and buy 4?

Regards,

 

[Doc Watson]

Yes lets...... now who wants to sell them to us?

 

[Graham Endeacott]

They're still readily available I think. I'll get some prices.

Regards,

 

[Doc Watson]

Look at my golden nuts!!!!!

 

[Ryan L]

Andy,

are they front live stub axles for original specification uprights?
Its a fascinating collection of parts you have. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Ryan

 

[Doc Watson]

Indeed they are, big thanks to John Wisher for helping with these.

 

[Dave]

That's a nice pair of nuts......

 

[Doc Watson]

Many thanks to Graham and Adam for the engine bushings and a complete set of Shafer bearings. After looking for about a year I think these are the only complete set of bearings available...anywhere.........

The bearings were held at her majesty's pleasure and only released to my shed after I crossed the tax mans palm with a substantial amount of silver.

ZF-0 Gearbox should be ready within the next week or two after a complete check by Paul Flemming which will include a 4 bolt bellhousing so a dry fit of the drive system should happen soon.

I might actually be starting to put some parts together this summer....huragh!!!!

 

[Graham Endeacott]

Happy to help Andy.

You'll also get a great job from Paul Fleming. I've known him for many years and got my own ZF from him.

Let me know if you need any other parts sourcing.

Regards,

 

[Doc Watson]

Dunno where these go.... ;-)

Big shout to Jay over the pond, they look the business.

 

[Keith]

Looks as if they got bent up in transit Andy. I'd send them back mate....