Mongrel Street Racer

[DustyM]

The dilemma with this car was whether to keep the shell standard spec just in case it was returned to a conventional T at some point in the future?

Well, that idea went out the window and the car will be receiving a fair few fun mods….however it still has to be solid, straight and true and obviously 'period correct'…..including the back-dating of the sills….



….love Barry's attention to detail….



…voilà …

Well you learn something new every day, had not noticed that difference before, do you know what year they changed from round to square drain holes?

[Darren65]

And talking of fun stuff, I've been assembling various items as I go along…..

….Bosch battery kill switch, Hella clear glass lenses, perspex rear quarter windows, lightweight handles with SWB locks…



…and best of all, refurbished custom gauges (North Hollywood via Canford Classics) including 180MPH speedo, offset 10K rev counter and modified fuel/oil gauge….



….particularly like the 'low fuel' warning light…

[Darren65]

Well you learn something new every day, had not noticed that difference before, do you know what year they changed from round to square drain holes?

No idea Jon although think it was quite late?

[DustyM]

….particularly like the 'low fuel' warning light…

So how do you know how much fuel you have? Or am I missing something

[Darren65]

So how do you know how much fuel you have? Or am I missing something

Easy....the light only comes on when you haven't got any!

[haasad]

Which judging by experiences is quite often......

[squirdan]

And talking of fun stuff, I've been assembling various items as I go along…..

….Bosch battery kill switch, Hella clear glass lenses, perspex rear quarter windows, lightweight handles with SWB locks…



…and best of all, refurbished custom gauges (North Hollywood via Canford Classics) including 180MPH speedo, offset 10K rev counter and modified fuel/oil gauge….



….particularly like the 'low fuel' warning light…

I really like the rev counter Darren

Fancy splitting costs and getting someone to do one of those Heuer chrono type mods for the clock??

[Alan @ CanfordClassics]

We have all ready done a few, let me see if i can find some pics.

Alan

[murph2309]

Looking great Darren. That shell has been a bit of a challenge. 19mm off centre;
that's one bent shell. Amazing what Barry does to these cars.

loving that fuel light and the offset tacho. Cool details.

R

[IanMcLeod]

I hope the engine you are building is going to make use of the rev range now on offer.

Ian.

[Darren65]

I hope the engine you are building is going to make use of the rev range now on offer.

Ian.

I'll be applying a little red tape at the 8K mark!

[964RS]

Looking good Darren!

You have a PM

[squirdan]

We have all ready done a few, let me see if i can find some pics.

Alan

Please pm me costs Alan. Alternatively I may have some parts you might be interested in

Thx Dan

Sorry for the 'jack Darren

[Darren65]

Any excuse for an update…..

I think I'll run with this…..

Shell
Rebuilt shell with new inner front wings, front floor pan, cross panel, inner and outer sills, rear slam panel etc.
Rear transmission tunnel modification with various strengthening mods.
RS type front strut brackets
Strengthening for roll hoop and harness points

Body
Narrow body with lightly rolled arches
New steel front wings and rear quarters, new steel door skins
Composite Engine Lid
Composite Bonnet
Fibreglass R Type Front Bumper with slanted cut cooling slats
Fibreglass Rear Bumper
Sunroof Delete
Inner door frames to be cut out, strengthened and left open
Custom aluminium through horn grill ducting to channel cooling
Custom rear engine lid grill
Plexiglas side windows, rear quarters with vents and rear screen
Cibie Biode headlights with Hella clear lenses
Rubber hold down straps for bonnet and engine lid
Lightweight R type door handles
100 Litre Fuel Tank
Bosche battery kill switch on scuttle

Paint
Car finished in Porsche 018 Tangerine. Custom bright orange Porsche script and bumper stripes
Satin black to under body, engine bay, under hood and complete interior to include the backs of doors, bonnet and engine lid. Satin black to extend into door shuts
No underseal

Interior
Stripped out interior, delete knee pads, glove box etc. Sound deadening to floor only
Clock delete
Custom 10K Tacho
Custom Oil/Fuel Gauge
180MPH Speedo
Lightweight carpet set with RS type rubber matting
Half roll bar with correct 40mm tubing
Black head lining
Leather straps to raise windows
R type pull catches for door release
Lightweight ST type drivers seat in smooth German black vinyl bolsters with basket weave inserts by Vintage Seats
Lightweight R type passenger seat in smooth German black vinyl bolsters with basket weave inserts by Vintage Seats
Lightweight Recaro seat sliders
Steering Wheel – 360mm Flat Black Momo Monza with genuine unrestored bare Momo 230 Hub and original rare large crested Porsche horn push
Repa front harnesses

Suspension & Brakes (subject to modification)
Modified and strengthened RS style rear trailing arms
Koni adjustable front struts & rear dampers
15mm front stabilizer
16mm rear stabilizer
25mm rear torsion bars
Complete 930 Turbo Calipers and brake system
RS type front brace

Transmission, Wheels & Tyres
Rebuilt 915 gearbox with ZF limited slip differential set at 40% lock
Gear ratios TBD
7R Rear Fuchs with hearts, RSR style finish running Avon CR6ZZ 215/60R15 Tyres
Deep 6 Front Fuchs with hearts, RSR style finish running Avon CR6ZZ 185/70R15 Tyres
Extended wheel studs with steel open wheel bolts

Engine
2.2S engine fully rebuilt to 2.5 specification; cases bored to accept larger barrels and pistons and boat tailed, line honed, shuffle pinned, oil pressure relief by-pass, time sert head studs, machined barrel decks, oil squirters, heavy duty head studs, heads bored to accept twin spark, open out stacks etc – target of 100BHP per litre
Butterfly’s bored out to 42mm
Inlet and outlet ports to 41mm
New 89mm Mahle Barrels & Pistons
Twin Spark Distributor with custom body
GE60 Cams
Lightweight clear engine shroud
Custom Race Headers (no heat)
Silenced twin out exhaust with custom tips
Trombone oil cooler with external sill pipes

That should work!

it might gain the odd (subtle) decal!…………………

[Darren65]

These arrived this week…...…..pure Vintage! …..



…..ST driver and R passenger…….



…don't think I can wait for the Mongrel so will give them a test run in the E when I get a chance.

Michael at Vintage Seats has been a pleasure to deal with and the quality, construction, weight and finish of his seats is just superb……think I need a second set for the E!

Cheers,