Re: Snapey's 1935 Racing Biposto
Posted by Matt snape On 2011/6/8 6:21:29
So it has been a while since updating the project post, and things are starting to happen. And yes, Mal, I have taken the photos I promised but I am updating this during my break at work so you will have to wait, I'm afraid.
The '34 1100 chassis was picked up from 'Wades Workshop' some weeks ago and brought home. It took some effort to get the beast into the shed, but with my step-sons help it was accomplished and my new shed suddenly got much, much smaller.
Since then it has gone up on stands and been levelled to make measuring and marking easier. With the wheels off it was time to get serious and next job was to remove the 374ci Senior engine & gearbox, which still belongs to Wade, and build a trolley for it to sit on - which gave me an excuse to buy the engine crane I have wanted for a while.
That done I have removed some of the unwanted metal from the chassis, namely the running board brackets, body mounts and transmission cross member. Also removed the piping for the lubrication system, although I still haven't decided if I will retain this feature or not.
I have also managed to remove about half a bucket full of dirt, grease, stones and rust flakes so far. I want to keep it all so I can take it back to Wade and ask for a refund when I'm finished... LOL
I then bolted the 282 engine block, sump, bell housing and gearbox together and this is now sitting on top of the chassis waiting to be dropped roughly into place so more measurements can be made. Next I will be looking at the engine, supercharger and manifolding layouts and then from this working out the modifications to be made to the chassis. Then I will have to contemplate the seating position before working out the steering (the car will be RH drive for our Aussie roads) set up and finally figuring out how to wrap a body around it all.
Right now I am really enjoying the project as at this early stage it is easy to see progress being made. Once things start having to go back together, though, this is likely to change.
I will post some photos of the work so far (including of my new PACA badge, which is now fixed to the front of the chassis with a couple of cable ties) when I next get a chance and hopefully will also have the results of a long weekends worth of work on the car by next Monday night.
Friday 10/6/11 - finally got the chance to upload some photos. Enjoy!
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The '34 1100 chassis was picked up from 'Wades Workshop' some weeks ago and brought home. It took some effort to get the beast into the shed, but with my step-sons help it was accomplished and my new shed suddenly got much, much smaller.
Since then it has gone up on stands and been levelled to make measuring and marking easier. With the wheels off it was time to get serious and next job was to remove the 374ci Senior engine & gearbox, which still belongs to Wade, and build a trolley for it to sit on - which gave me an excuse to buy the engine crane I have wanted for a while.
That done I have removed some of the unwanted metal from the chassis, namely the running board brackets, body mounts and transmission cross member. Also removed the piping for the lubrication system, although I still haven't decided if I will retain this feature or not.
I have also managed to remove about half a bucket full of dirt, grease, stones and rust flakes so far. I want to keep it all so I can take it back to Wade and ask for a refund when I'm finished... LOL
I then bolted the 282 engine block, sump, bell housing and gearbox together and this is now sitting on top of the chassis waiting to be dropped roughly into place so more measurements can be made. Next I will be looking at the engine, supercharger and manifolding layouts and then from this working out the modifications to be made to the chassis. Then I will have to contemplate the seating position before working out the steering (the car will be RH drive for our Aussie roads) set up and finally figuring out how to wrap a body around it all.
Right now I am really enjoying the project as at this early stage it is easy to see progress being made. Once things start having to go back together, though, this is likely to change.
I will post some photos of the work so far (including of my new PACA badge, which is now fixed to the front of the chassis with a couple of cable ties) when I next get a chance and hopefully will also have the results of a long weekends worth of work on the car by next Monday night.
Friday 10/6/11 - finally got the chance to upload some photos. Enjoy!
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