Targa with a twist
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Re: Targa with a twist
I'll add my 'ouch' to the rest – and also add 'great job', too!
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I simply couldn't get hold of any Celette brackets.DustyM wrote:Darren65 wrote:Looking good Jon
Out of interest what jig are you using?
Cheers,
FYI I got Org NEW Cellete tooling on stock for sale not cheap , but as many you want !
it must be heavy duty stuff anything else is like a thin stick compared
keep up the good work
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I really liked the orange targa you did a while ago Jon and I'm sure this will be another great looking car. But if it turns out you have some chartreuse left over from the turbo and you put it on this.....it'll be my nose thats put out of joint
Mick
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Don't worry Mick, I haven't decided on a colour yet but it won't be Chartreuse! Swinging back and forth between an older Sixties colour or a modern metallic....
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It's been a while but we have slowly moved on with this project in the background.
Next stage was to remove the badly rusted crossmember
The panels available now have a slightly different profile so it was modified to reflect the earlier shape.
Hard to reach areas coated with epoxy mastic before panel fitment
Narrow rear wings being fitted next
Next stage was to remove the badly rusted crossmember
The panels available now have a slightly different profile so it was modified to reflect the earlier shape.
Hard to reach areas coated with epoxy mastic before panel fitment
Narrow rear wings being fitted next
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Next step was to backdate the front wings using an extension panel
And once some epoxy primer is applied you'd never know!
And once some epoxy primer is applied you'd never know!
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A common complaint with a targa is the weakness of the shell in comparison to a coupe. To counter the lack of a roof we have constructed a strengthening frame and second floor skin, this should resist the targa shells' tendancy to twist. It does add some weight obviously but at least it is low down and should be more than compensated for by the removal of the heavy impact bumpers, spoilers, seats etc.
2nd floor skin welded in place.
Original floor pan welded to the frame from underneath.
2nd floor skin welded in place.
Original floor pan welded to the frame from underneath.
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Interesting strengthening Jon
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Sure is! Provided it works he'll have to change the thread title.sladey wrote:Interesting strengthening Jon
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Wing modified to take forward mounted oil tank.
However the larger seatbelt pocket in the inner wing and the larger kidney bowl meant the oil tank would not fit so these had to be altered, no easy task with the rear wing already on...
Section made complete with the blisters used to locate the oil tank.
finished complete with brackets to hold the retaining strap.
Another change is to blank of the righthand battery box and convert it to a duct for the oil cooler.
Seam sealing the panels before stonechip coating. Dull but necessary as the stripping process removes all these protective coatings from the panels.
However the larger seatbelt pocket in the inner wing and the larger kidney bowl meant the oil tank would not fit so these had to be altered, no easy task with the rear wing already on...
Section made complete with the blisters used to locate the oil tank.
finished complete with brackets to hold the retaining strap.
Another change is to blank of the righthand battery box and convert it to a duct for the oil cooler.
Seam sealing the panels before stonechip coating. Dull but necessary as the stripping process removes all these protective coatings from the panels.
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Stonechip coating on underside and fuel tank compartment
Epoxy applied to interior
Primer to exterior
And paint to underside
And interior along with Satin black detailing
Along with the underside of the wings and doors, bonnet etc.
Outsides rubbed down ready for paint.
Meanwhile preperation is underway for the engine build
Epoxy applied to interior
Primer to exterior
And paint to underside
And interior along with Satin black detailing
Along with the underside of the wings and doors, bonnet etc.
Outsides rubbed down ready for paint.
Meanwhile preperation is underway for the engine build
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Luvverly work. Great color. Top notch as always from your shop. John in CT/USA
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Busy Saturday Jon?
Great work as always
Great work as always
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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This is going to be a (nother) fantastic car when it's finished ...
Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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What's the finish on the cases Jon? Very shiny!
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2