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Nice Project!
Hi Doug,
Looks like we will be travelling down the same path to get our Tigers back on the road!
I look forward to following your progress as I work on mine, Too bad we live so far apart.
Colin
I'm very interested in how to reinforce the front cross member and rear spring areas. I noticed the front cross member moving a little bit when I jacked the front end up! If anyone could expand on this either in Doug's thread or mine I would greatly appreciate it.
Hi Doug,
Looks like we will be travelling down the same path to get our Tigers back on the road!
I look forward to following your progress as I work on mine, Too bad we live so far apart.Colin
I'm very interested in how to reinforce the front cross member and rear spring areas. I noticed the front cross member moving a little bit when I jacked the front end up!
If anyone could expand on this either in Doug's thread or mine I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks for moving this thread to the correct forum. I was just about to ask for it to be done.
On a different note, here are a couple pictures of some fabrication stuff and 240z we built for a customer. The 240z has full adj billet suspension setup, willwoods, cage, imsa widebody the works.. oh and a 600whp drysump'd LS7.
I have grown up around cars my entire life and can remember pushing the brake pedal when I was 6 on my father MG sprite so I can't wait to dig into this project.
One lap of America winning car that I have co-driven for the overall win in the last two years. I built it, tuned, designed the aero and drove it. Prior to this car I built a 996 GT2 that we won in.
On a different note, here are a couple pictures of some fabrication stuff and 240z we built for a customer. The 240z has full adj billet suspension setup, willwoods, cage, imsa widebody the works.. oh and a 600whp drysump'd LS7.
I have grown up around cars my entire life and can remember pushing the brake pedal when I was 6 on my father MG sprite so I can't wait to dig into this project.
One lap of America winning car that I have co-driven for the overall win in the last two years. I built it, tuned, designed the aero and drove it. Prior to this car I built a 996 GT2 that we won in.
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Doug
Great car. Definitely visit Norm Miller's Website (www.rootes1.com) and update the info on this car in the Registry.
I can not say enough about the people on this forum. They are a friendly, knowledgeable bunch who have gone out of their way to help me wade through many issues.
Also loved the photo of the 240Z...
Great car. Definitely visit Norm Miller's Website (www.rootes1.com) and update the info on this car in the Registry.
I can not say enough about the people on this forum. They are a friendly, knowledgeable bunch who have gone out of their way to help me wade through many issues.
Also loved the photo of the 240Z...
cadreamn67
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Sunbeam Specialties and Classic Sunbeam make a lot of repro parts for the alpines/tigers so they are a good starting point.
There are a few other suppliers world wide UK/Netherlands that do rpero parts for the cars. Then there is the board.. lots of members on here can dig things up if you ask.. then there is always ebay.
Just make sure you know what you want and are looking at, ask questions and get somethign liek the brooklands road test books.. the photos of the cars when new are always a good guide.
There are a few other suppliers world wide UK/Netherlands that do rpero parts for the cars. Then there is the board.. lots of members on here can dig things up if you ask.. then there is always ebay.
Just make sure you know what you want and are looking at, ask questions and get somethign liek the brooklands road test books.. the photos of the cars when new are always a good guide.
Greetings
Are you in Atlanta? If so, I have two Tigers and access to many parts. Call me at 678-808-8827 or email at bill.bulpitt@urs.com.
Thanks, Bill Bulpitt
Are you in Atlanta? If so, I have two Tigers and access to many parts. Call me at 678-808-8827 or email at bill.bulpitt@urs.com.
Thanks, Bill Bulpitt
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Rolling Along
Assuming that you just want to get it rolling and mobile; for the time being, find the least expensive rubber that will hold air. As for the wheels, 13" 4 lug X 4-1/4" are not a common critter anymore. Old Pinto steels from the recycle yards, etc. If you are planning ahead for post-restoration, then Rick at Sunbeam Specialties has fine LAT re-pros in a couple of sizes. OR, I'm sure the group can chime in with their preferred selections and sources.
Assuming that you just want to get it rolling and mobile; for the time being, find the least expensive rubber that will hold air. As for the wheels, 13" 4 lug X 4-1/4" are not a common critter anymore. Old Pinto steels from the recycle yards, etc. If you are planning ahead for post-restoration, then Rick at Sunbeam Specialties has fine LAT re-pros in a couple of sizes. OR, I'm sure the group can chime in with their preferred selections and sources.
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Hi Doug,
How are you planning on towing car back? Auto transporter, dolly, all 4 wheels on the ground, etc?
I only ask because a lot of people do not realize how narrow a wheel track the Tiger has, especially in back. A lot of modern equipment is made for much wider cars and have a big open space in the middle. Depending on the equipment the Tiger quite likely will not reach from one side to the other with all 4 wheels fully on the ramps and carrier sides. Also because it is so low in the front, there are some tricks that have to be used to get it on the typical transporter. Please ask if any of this is relevant and you need more details.
Gene
How are you planning on towing car back? Auto transporter, dolly, all 4 wheels on the ground, etc?
I only ask because a lot of people do not realize how narrow a wheel track the Tiger has, especially in back. A lot of modern equipment is made for much wider cars and have a big open space in the middle. Depending on the equipment the Tiger quite likely will not reach from one side to the other with all 4 wheels fully on the ramps and carrier sides. Also because it is so low in the front, there are some tricks that have to be used to get it on the typical transporter. Please ask if any of this is relevant and you need more details.
Gene
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In traveling
Hi Again Doug: There is a set of wheels and tyres YOU MAY BORROW for transport just up the street from you in White, GA. If this helps, PM me or e-mail < willett581@msn.com > and I will hand over contact info and introductions, etc. glad to assist, rw
Hi Again Doug: There is a set of wheels and tyres YOU MAY BORROW for transport just up the street from you in White, GA. If this helps, PM me or e-mail < willett581@msn.com > and I will hand over contact info and introductions, etc. glad to assist, rw
Hey guys... thank you all for the responses. Sorry it has taken me so long to get back on here but I have been out of town. I have a friend that had an old set of mustang 4 lug wheel laying around. He has given them to me to use until I can find the correct replacements.
I will be picking the car up this weekend, using my small enclosed truck and trailer.
Doug
I will be picking the car up this weekend, using my small enclosed truck and trailer.
Doug
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Heads up about the Mustang Wheels
Doug,
As I am understanding it you are just using those wheels for rollers, so they can probably be made to work for your purposes. However, you might want to be ready to deal with some potential clearance problems on the front.
Just so you know, I use a set of the 15 inch diameter, 7 inch rim "hurricane" style wheels for my autocross tires and have to use 3 mm spacers on the front. The inner edge of the rim is very close to the outer end of my upper control arm, requiring the spacer for clearance. For roller purposes, you could probably get by with a stack of washers on the lugs if you cannot get some spacers in time.
Also, my 205/15 tires on the front hung up on the lip of the lower edge of the front wheel well when wheels were turned past a certain point. So I trimmed the lower edge of the front valence back the small amount necessary. You probably will not want to do that, but just be prepared for it happening as you are moving the car around. Especially since the turning circle is pretty big as it is even when you can turn the steering to full lock.
Hope all goes well for you on the trip. Be safe.
Gene
Doug,
As I am understanding it you are just using those wheels for rollers, so they can probably be made to work for your purposes. However, you might want to be ready to deal with some potential clearance problems on the front.
Just so you know, I use a set of the 15 inch diameter, 7 inch rim "hurricane" style wheels for my autocross tires and have to use 3 mm spacers on the front. The inner edge of the rim is very close to the outer end of my upper control arm, requiring the spacer for clearance. For roller purposes, you could probably get by with a stack of washers on the lugs if you cannot get some spacers in time.
Also, my 205/15 tires on the front hung up on the lip of the lower edge of the front wheel well when wheels were turned past a certain point. So I trimmed the lower edge of the front valence back the small amount necessary. You probably will not want to do that, but just be prepared for it happening as you are moving the car around. Especially since the turning circle is pretty big as it is even when you can turn the steering to full lock.
Hope all goes well for you on the trip. Be safe.
Gene