M&W 550 Overhaul...

[alfacat]

This was an early car and had a square tube front suspension ‘cartridge’ that's bolted on.


The new ‘front end’ uses ‘round tube’ welded into place with extra 45 degree bracing to the main chassis rails.


The completed front end ready for the new suspension


This section of the chassis seemed to have been the most modified (much of it rather badly).
Not to worry it’s all coming out and I can say "Good Riddance!' to the pedal box from Hell


That’s better! The ‘cockpit’ section of the chassis now actually looks like the framework of a 550 spyder.
NB. as I’ve already mentioned it’s worth pointing out the holes in the cross member are part of the new pedal box (not from Hell)!


New chassis awaiting media blasting and powder coating.


The finished item.



Once again a big “Thank You” to Paul, without his knowledge & skill none of this would have been possible!

All the best
Ian F.

NB. Please excuse the broken up nature of these posts, I'm having 'Tappatalk' issues...


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[Lightweight_911]

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The new chassis looks great ! ...

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[alfacat]

Thanks Andy
I’m chuffed to bits, what’s more Paul hopes to make it a rolling chassis over the weekend.

All the best
Ian F

[alfacat]

As Paul promised we now have a rolling chassis. I’m not going to write much as I think the pictures speak for themselves!
However, I must say how good it feels to see all the ‘bits & bobs’ that sat around my spare room and the modifications Paul (patiently!) explained to me actually now take shape as a recognisable car.
I hope you enjoy these pics as much as I do…













All the best
Ian F.



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[alfacat]

Oh yeah, one thing I want to add, I think I'm developing a kink/fetish about front suspension as this detail shot of the chassis seems to make me unusually happy.
The rear set up with it’s rose jointed tie rods, new very lightweight adjustable GAZ shocks and big CSP drum brakes covered by the rather natty ‘drum skins’ is great but...
The front has the same shocks but with a CSP disc conversion (with a similar style of ‘drumskins’) hung on the end of fully adjustable (again) rose jointed wishbones, it’s a real testament to the level of detail Paul puts into his cars and has put a big grin on my face.



All the best
Ian F.


NB. Exhaust and brake/clutch pipes next...


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[KS]

Looking good!

[alfacat]

Thanks Keith
Those 'drum skins' worked a treat...

All the best
Ian F.

[911hillclimber]

Significant work and what a tidy professional result, worth every minute and penny spent.
The bare chassis build is my favourite part of these kind of builds and you get a huge move forward very quickly. I used to spend hours doing my Lola and would always spend more than a few minutes staring at it before leaving the late night garage.

Really nice, and the next step will be so different but equally as satisfying.

The pictures do say it all, please keep them coming.

[rhd racer]

Looks fantastic Ian

[alfacat]

Thank you Paul

All the best
Ian F

[alfacat]

Significant work and what a tidy professional result, worth every minute and penny spent.
The bare chassis build is my favourite part of these kind of builds and you get a huge move forward very quickly. I used to spend hours doing my Lola and would always spend more than a few minutes staring at it before leaving the late night garage.

Really nice, and the next step will be so different but equally as satisfying.

The pictures do say it all, please keep them coming.

Yes, Paul has done a stunning job, I’ll get to see it in the flesh for the first time this Saturday.
I know what you mean about the chassis build, one of the nicest things about the 550 is 75% of this work (if you lift the rear clamshell) will remain on show!
I’m currently feeling rather smug and it’s not even finished yet..!

All the best
Ian F.

PS. More pics next week, promise!

[alfacat]

Hi All
I had a chance to actually pop in and visit Paul (Foreman) and my car this weekend.
The work he has done is excellent and I thought I’d share some before & after pics...



















Also the pedal box...





The clutch, brake and fuel pipes have been fitted and chassis is now pretty much finished, it all looks stunning.

All the best
Ian F.
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[alfacat]

Oh go on then, here’s a couple of gratuitous front hub & wishbones shots, for no reason other than they look so good...


All the best
Ian F.


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[neilbardsley]

That is coming together very nicely

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[alfacat]

That is coming together very nicely

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Thanks Neil, yes it is rather!
It was hard to just walk away from it after the first visit...

All the best
Ian F.