Navigator Turnkey build 001 - Page 3

AndyP57 · #41 24th October 2013, 11:35

It's been a little while since we saw the car as it's been away to the spray shop but having received it back, resplendant in RAL3020 Red, here are a couple of shots. Note that the bonnet is still to be final fitted once we know whether it will need any bulges and the RH wheel arch has already been aligned with the body:

This morning we dropped the engine into the car (Dropped! Who am I kidding

with the extra length of the Type 9 gearbox it was wriggled in) so work can now start on gearbox mount and other systems:

Note the gear lever will be 5" rear of the original triumph one but still rests nicely in a good driving position:

Also, in the photo above, please note that we have been very careful to apply the necessary overspray

Paul L · #42 24th October 2013, 14:22

Are they the final wheels, as I like the hub cap look.

I see the bulkhead has a lowered battery tray & "cut out" behind the master cylinders.

Is that part of the new mould, or a build modification?

Good luck finishing it off, Paul.

AndyP57 · #43 24th October 2013, 14:31

Hi Paul,
No, the wheels aren't the final ones. It's going to be wearing wires when it's finished but these are just the standard Herald ones, painted red with 'Triumph World' hub caps. They do look rather nice though don't they!

A Story behind the battery tray that I've been thinking about for a while. As you know, we do have a mould for a GRP tray and can turn them out for £15 but, always on the lookout for repurposing stock items, I happened on a non stick meat tray in Asda for a couple of quid that looked about right. Some very minor adjustment and fitted using Sikaflex has the tray you see here. I probably shouldn't mention it as it will affect (Stop) sales but hey! A good idea is a good idea

As you can see this car is a 'Left hooker' and when I mounted the master cylinders I found the ones I had purchased (Not originals) slightly fouled the bulkhead. I could have just ground a little away (it is only a couple of Millimetres) but felt better building a little box behind it and sealing it up. When I get round to it I'll drill a drain hole through the bulkhead so it can't fill up with rain etc.

Glad you'r liking the build. There were a few minor delays here and there but it's full steam ahead now.

garyh · #44 25th October 2013, 08:00

The boot looks neat and level!

AndyP57 · #45 25th October 2013, 11:33

Thanks Gary, the rear does look neat and we're not fully decided on the retention method for the boot yet. The front, however, is where we're currently working to find space for that whacking great engine under the bonnet

WorldClassAccident · #46 25th October 2013, 11:37

Looking good, almost 32,000 euros worth I would say!

Mister Towed · #47 25th October 2013, 12:02

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Originally Posted by AndyP57

... we're currently working to find space for that whacking great engine under the bonnet

No problem, you just need to cut a tiny vent into the top of the bonnet -

You could fabricate a small scoop to keep the rain out or just run it as it is

Mister Towed · #48 25th October 2013, 12:04

Actually, whatever sensible option you come up with for the bonnet, it might be an idea to take a mould from it and offer it as the six cylinder option. Just a thought.

Ben Caswell · #49 25th October 2013, 20:52

The master cylinder tower with the reinforced web should be on the brakes and not the clutch.

oxford1360 · #50 25th October 2013, 21:55

Good spot, Ben.

Mister Towed · #51 26th October 2013, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Caswell

The master cylinder tower with the reinforced web should be on the brakes and not the clutch.

Sounds like something a BBC wireless presenter would've announced to the French resistance in 1944.

Good safety tip though

The Shadow · #52 26th October 2013, 10:33

That looks pretty jazzy , dogs danglys and all that, well done team ribble.
i like it with the steel wheels but admit wires is the obvious choice really . has anyone used alternative wheels on one yet? other than the mgf wheels i mean. one question i have is how are you going to bulge and scoop and re-aline the bonnet without damaging that glorious paint?

froggyman · #53 21st November 2013, 09:45

Any pictures of the first Cordite/Navigator finished or is it still work in progress.

AndyP57 · #54 21st November 2013, 10:03

Hi Froggyman,
We had a minor setback with the bonnet as mentioned ( A Pilot one which needed too much cutting to cover the engine.)which caused some head scratching so have reverted to the original Navigator style. This is now in paint along with the humps so photos will be forthcoming when we get them back. In the mean time, the dash has now been decided upon and interior is in progres.