Spit131 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Picked up the TranX box today , oh yes , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Pulled it out of the van this morning , difference in weight very noticeable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Try again , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 A pair of Harley Davidson wheel bearings turned up today for my MGF handbrake conversion ???? Â Having removed 15cm of cable sleeving I trialed one side . On holding the handbrake balance bar as it would be with both sides connected it seems to be of correct length , taught but not pulling the calliper lever and with both handbrake travel and adjustment available . The MGF cables seemed VERY long at first but due to the relevant position of the calliper cable receiving arm and the direction that the cable exits reward through the rear bulkhead from the handbrake it becomes obvious that two loops are needed one to turn the cable towards the front of the car after it exits through the rear bulkhead and then one to then turn it rearward again to head backwards towards the calliper running rearwards next to the chassis rail , this seems the only direction possible that allows space for vertical movement as the wheel moves . These Harley bearings are intended to run on the cable in the position shown by the small red pencil placed between the cable and the chassis rail in the pics . I will attach a small sheet of 6mm Teflon board to the chassis for the bearing to run on . The cable will be looped as in the pictures which means that it will pass under itself where it's vertical movement is at its longest (in droop ) so the lower cable length will need to be held to the floor with a length of coil spring transversly fixed across the cable alowing it to move down with the cable above when the wheel moves down but to rise back up to the underside of the floor pan to increase road clearance when the wheel becomes level or is under compression . Probably badly explained but I think you can work it out from the pictures . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 On a more Triumph note . Waiting for these to come back from engineers to fix the bearings to MGF hand brake cables . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Just picked this sample up today , needs slight revision before four more are made up ( 2 spares ) . I ditched the 1" Harley bearings for these 1/2 " versions to save weight on the handbrake cable . Hopefully get revised versions back by Friday . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiejim Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That looks like a fantastic project you're doing there, I'd be keen to discuss further and compare some ideas with my K-Series engined car (also type 9 and Subaru LSD). Â Is that a Lancia lump in it and if so, surely it's the same car that resided in Dave Powell's garage a few years ago? (He of davesideways)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Very slow progress ATM but feel free to call Jim . 07733137231. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiejim Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Very slow progress ATM but feel free to call Jim . 07733137231. Will do, evenings best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Any time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 All seems good with these , Will try them on the MGF brake cable tomorrow morning , pics to follow . If they work as well as expect It will be on to the rear lower wishbone rear chassis brackets .  Must say £25.00 for each of these cable bearing retainers ,considering the labour involved , seems very reasonable . M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thankfully they seem to fit a treat , now to try them in situ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not too clear , but shows roughly what's going on . A small thin polyurethane running board will be fixed to the chassis rail where the bearing runs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 My Italian friend Tony around the corner from me had been too busy making carbon fibre body parts and wings for a GT Porsche team to work on my lid . Fortunately for me though the middle Eastern backer of the team decided he wanted to run Aston Martins this season and Tony felt having to start at the beginning again making up fresh moulds etc was not worth the effort so he has a bit more time on his hands meaning he is now turning my lid into a targa . With the boot space being about 64cm max the cut line will be slightly forward of the ideal line following the front edge of the rear side windows but for the advantage of having an open top which will slip into the boot I will put up with this . Pics to follow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itiejim Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Sounds good - looking forward to the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I am not certain how far Tony has got to with my targa lid , but I will pop in there this weekend and find out . I was considering hiding the NOT ideal cut line on the lid , once done , by painting the area in front of what WOULD be the ideal line matt black . However , this does not look too good so perhaps I will just paint the whole hard top matt black or just except the narrow cut/join line on the white ? Sorry I should have put the cut line on the all white version but so you know it runs across about 6cm In front of the side window pillar line . Edited May 2, 2015 by Spit131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 a targa roof!  I take it you will be cutting it in half otherwise how will you store it in the car?or is the middle bit going to be soft top style.  I made one around 18 years ago but gave up on the idea as storage was going to be a pain.plus it weighed more than the original soft top.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Yes it will be cut based on the maximum size that will fit in the boot . As I said , this will leave 6cm of roof in front of the window pillars , not ideal , but for the sake of being able to go out with top open with out having to worry , I am not that concerned . Full lid off if guaranteed sunshine or rear section on and targa section in boot just in case if changeable. As the car is fully stripped out a light shower should not be a problem anyway . Do you have pics of your lid on , I can not work out fully how it is set up ? I received this rear plate from James , THANKS JAMES ! I am looking to set up my second 4.11 R160 diff with a Quaife fitted . I can use this for bedding in and touring and the Kaaz plated 4.11 R160 for track days etc Edited May 2, 2015 by Spit131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esxefi Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 afraid I don't have a pic but my intention was to have the rear of the soft top still in place with a modified/cut down frame which folded down and when erected would fit onto the rear of the roof panel much like a TVR Griffith roof works.  the bonnet pins in the picture was were it connected to brackets welded on the roll bar I had at the time so I could have just the panel fitted on its own for some daft reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motov8id Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) The TR4 Surrey Top has a canvas piece over a scissor like frame that is stored so the solid section does not have to be. worked well for me Edited May 3, 2015 by motov8id Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks , I could not get your pic up though . The removable section of fibreglass top should be very quick and simple two clips and pop in the boot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Your pic has now appeared , looks like a nice motor , any more pics . Same set up realy , one soft , one hard . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) . Edited May 11, 2015 by Spit131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Also I came across this on Triumph Experience and have to say it looks a lot better than I expected , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit131 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) i deleted my last post it was based on flawed ' Wishful thinking !! ' On the same subject though ; I am hesitant to use the cut and shut method on a new box as I have been warned that if it is not carried out with extreme accuracy it can cause big wear/alignment issues but it seems I may have no choice if I choose to move the lever position . Edited May 11, 2015 by Spit131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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