I thought I'd better start a thread and get everything in one place.
I recently, and accidentally, bought a shell and chassis off eBay.
The shell is a brand new GRP replace shell made by Tribute Automotive. They made the moulds from an original GRP shell made by Jago. There were only 100 of the Jago body shells made.
The body currently sits atop a Reliant Scimitar SE6 chassis. It features a backbone layout with independent double wishbone suspension.
The plan is to get the car delivered and then work soley on the body shell to reinforce it with a tubular frame, hang the does and bootlid and finalise the hight at which it sits over the chassis rails.
I will then move into the chassis. I'll clean up what there is, although they are supposedly galvanised from the factory so there shouldn't be must rust around. Once that's clean I'll then look at engine options. My favourite so far is a Lexus 1UZ FE V8 with an automatic gearbox. This will provide the most power for the weight of the lump and aid the balance of the car (hopefully).
The next best thing would be a Cologne derived Ford V6 Cosworh as it is based on a similar block to what the Scimitar would originally have had.
Here's a picture of her from the eBay ad. I'll take more when she lands.
Lots to do anyway. Should keep me off the streets for a while
I recently, and accidentally, bought a shell and chassis off eBay.
The shell is a brand new GRP replace shell made by Tribute Automotive. They made the moulds from an original GRP shell made by Jago. There were only 100 of the Jago body shells made.
The body currently sits atop a Reliant Scimitar SE6 chassis. It features a backbone layout with independent double wishbone suspension.
The plan is to get the car delivered and then work soley on the body shell to reinforce it with a tubular frame, hang the does and bootlid and finalise the hight at which it sits over the chassis rails.
I will then move into the chassis. I'll clean up what there is, although they are supposedly galvanised from the factory so there shouldn't be must rust around. Once that's clean I'll then look at engine options. My favourite so far is a Lexus 1UZ FE V8 with an automatic gearbox. This will provide the most power for the weight of the lump and aid the balance of the car (hopefully).
The next best thing would be a Cologne derived Ford V6 Cosworh as it is based on a similar block to what the Scimitar would originally have had.
Here's a picture of her from the eBay ad. I'll take more when she lands.
Lots to do anyway. Should keep me off the streets for a while
