Crystal Blue TR/ST Re-creation

steve wright · Post by **steve wright** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:59 am

Paul,

what year is the car? short stroke 2.5 litre engines did not come out from the factory until the 71MY - 69 and 70MY cars had the 85mm B&P's which gave 2.3. The longer 74mm crank of the 72MY did result in a 2.5 but it's a slightly different capacity from the short-stroke. anyone got Ludvigsen or similar book to hand to give exact cc?

also depends on whether you want Rally or endurance race spec as cams, MFI, carbs, exhaust, etc all differed.

Good luck with the engine build - best bit of the resto i reckon!

Cheers,
Steve

74rsman · Post by **74rsman** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:44 pm

any more updates coming on this.
Im going a shade of period lime green over those 9x15s

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:55 pm

Yeah, quiet for a while but other things keep you busy don't they?
Anyway, things are coming alive again.
In fairness the most difficult thing is simply getting to a rust free shell.
That stage consumes the most time and expense and yet doesn't make for very exciting news.
Early 911 have been busy of late and I think Nick the Chisel had grown a little despondant as the extent of the rust emerged but repairs will be back underway and we'll get there soon. Mr Moss and his team will do me proud, I'm sure of it.
Meanwhile I'm assembling parts and I'll try and post some more photos.
The engine is also being put together. I'll list the spec in another post.

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:05 pm

Indeed. Nick the Chisel is away on holiday in the Carribean at the moment for a couple of weeks. It's the hurricane season out there, which guarantees that the weather is better than here in England

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We have now sourced an excellent rust free 72 shell that will provide all the difficult to shape or buy panels such as the chassis repair panels, parcel shelf and all the bits of inner wing that we need. This will allow us to get the car far more original as a 72 than we first thought.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:07 pm

Oh and, here's an update on those 9" x 15"s (and the 7" x 15"s).
They're being refinished to authentic RSR style.
On these wheels it didn't involve much maching as they were in excellent shape (no kerb rash).
Once rid of any scrapes they are polished. Here's how they looked:

Then the wheels are etched to get back to the 'unfinished' look of the racing rims. These aren't blasted but the exact method used is one of Nick's little trade secrets. What we're looking to do is replicate the untreated look of the alloy as comes out of the press. Only the outer rim will be polished. I think this satin/matt look is spot on for the original factory finish. The wheels are then anodised.
I'll post more shots once I've painted them.

Highfield · Post by **Highfield** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:08 pm

Paul

Any update on this - just read through it and am interested in how the ST theme is coming along. Will go and try to find the engine build thread.

Ian

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:18 pm

I forgot about this.. Paul any pictures of the latest??

sunbeam · Post by **sunbeam** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:06 pm

Well Paul you will be pleased to know things are on the move

despite a internal dispute

it has now been solved

work can continue

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:01 am

One year ago ( 2days ago ) I asked how are you getting on with this project now Paul?

Any news

I have set my anual timer.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:24 am

912uk wrote:Any news?

Well Mark, as you know yourself, some projects take a while.
Good things come to those who wait.
Trust me, this car will be worth being patient for.

Oh and, there's been a colour change, so I'll probably start a fresh thread.

More news soon. The car's not far off paint now and then things will go together quick.
Ready before Christmas. That's a promise.

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:28 am

912uk wrote: I have set my anual timer.

Does it sit next to the 'decade' timer you're using for your Pre A?

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:36 am

Bootsy wrote:
912uk wrote: I have set my anual timer.
Does it sit next to the 'decade' timer you're using for your Pre A?

Ouch!

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:05 pm

Classic.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:47 pm

Yep not far off 10 years

, well there's no rush. Perfection takes time doesn't it Barry

and lets work out

Purchase price £4,400

Value now £20,000

so I got £1,560 a year for doing nothing

But watch this space.. welder is out, garage is clear, beer in fridge and some time going spare..

sunbeam · Post by **sunbeam** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:10 pm

Well this project has had quite a few major hick ups

Though i do believe most of you out there are experts or masters

and should know trying to put other peoples work right takes that little bit longer .

And the biggest delay is, ive been waiting for a new CHESIL

Dont worry Ferryman im on holiday now for two weeks