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PRICE SLASHED!!!! OK, how about $200? Any interest at all, or must I endure the sillyness of Marketplace or fork over a substantial part of the proceeds to eBay? I'm on my heels here, Craig

Set of 4 Shelby 13 X 6 4 on 4-1/4 wheels that came with my long gone Caterham TC. PO replaced them with Panasport. Good shape with the exception of one small scrape on outer edge of one wheel (see pictures) and one missing center cap. $300 plus shipping from Chico, CA 95928. Craig Cooper 530 570-5909 voice or text

Well, here I am almost exactly a year later and I've done little to the car. I did replace the front cover and oil pump and installed a sump which is a little lower than one would be comfortable with, but enabled me to drive the car a little and assure all is well mechanically. What needs to happen is a dry sump conversion and this would be the logical time to convert to individual throttle bodies which I'm told would bring the Vauxhall C20XE up to around 200 hp. This is a younger man's car though, so I am gathering pieces and taking pictures to offer it for sale. If anyone wants to jump the line, get in touch. I'm thinking mid to low $20's for a quick sale. Craig

Set of four, left over from my late 70's twin cam Caterham. Previous owner said they were original on the car. They are in nice shape, could stand some cleaning. I have no idea how to price. Suggestions? Offers? Thanks, Craig

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I am strongly considering converting my circa 1993 Vauxhall Caterham to dry sump. I realize it’s a long shot, but does anyone here have a complete setup or parts they’d like to sell? Thanks, Cratg

Mike: Thanks so much for your help. I've ordered a Calibra service manual and bought The Essential Buyers Guide (because I could get it on Kindle and I'm impatient. Also, dropped the sump, removed the timing belt, sprockets, and tensioners. Boy, that crank pulley bolt was stubborn. I've ordered a new oil pump and front cover, gaskets, and oil filter. More questions though... Where do I find the chassis ID or VIN? (I have special construction stickers from Delaware and California) The car is badged HPC, has the Vauxhall 16v fi motor I presume to b C20XE, and a cardboard box of spares marked '94 Caterham. Title says '93 Special Construction. Would be nice to figure out exactly what I have. About this foam insert in the sump. Never seen one before. Looks to be in good condition, but I'm wondering how one drains the oil and also how to accurately check oil level. Other than that, seems pretty straightforward to get it back together and driving. I'm increasingly convinced dry sump is the way to go but need to figure out where the oil tank would go. None of the kits I've looked at include the tank.

I'm getting to know my (I think) '94 C20XE powered HPC. It came to me after a previous owner damaged the sump. He had the sump repaired, but there is still a crack in the oil pump housing, thus a significant oil leak. Today I removed the front cover, but it was necessary to cut the large bolt that secures the bottom sprocket and pulley to the crankshaft. Through eBay and Google, I've been able to find the oil pump and sump gaskets I need, but I'm striking out on the crankshaft bolt. It's 16X1.5X80 and I've found a couple of places I can buy a grade 10.8 bolt, but I'd be more comfortable with a genuine Vauxhall part, or ARP, but ARP doesn't seem to have anything that large. What are some good sources for Caterham and Vauxhall parts? I'd like to have a US source for expedience, but have been buying parts overseas for years so it's not really an obstacle. Thanks, Craig

Haven't been able to apply any of the above numbers yet, but it is clearly Redtop, 16v, fuel injected. Is the Haynes service manual for Calibra 1990-1998 likely to cover it?

Having sold my Lotus twin cam Caterham a few years back, I've just traded what I bought to replace it with a 1994 Vauxhall powered Caterham with a few wrinkles to straighten out. First is a cracked oil pump body which I'd like to repair and enjoy the car for a while before considering a dry sump system. My problem is I got very little information with the car so I don't know exactly what Vauxhall I have. I'd like to purchase a manual to get started, but need to know which one. Casting numbers on the left side of the block are: 75, HH5, R80 400 015, and GM. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks for any and all clues, even if they include a degree of derision. Craig

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Set of four wheels and tires from Robin Hood I imported from UK. Wheels are marked MINILIGHT 5.5x13. Tires are nothing special, good enough to roll your project around on, or I can take the off to save shipping. Lug pattern is 4 on 4.25". They are in pretty nice shape and appear never to have been curbed. I will package at my expense and ship at buyers expense. Located in Chico, CA, special consideration to anyone willing to come pick them up! $400.00

Leftover set of fenders and nose from my sold '76 Caterham. Solid parts but should probably be refinished due to numerous nicks and scuffs, some stress cracks in gel-coat, one small crack in leading edge of left front fender (see picture 7) Parts are located in Chico, CA. I'm willing to box or crate at my expense and ship at buyer's expense, but picking up in person would be a strong negotiating point. $600.

I have a '78 Caterham 7 that's suffered a bit of a bump to the rear on the spare tire; not enough to bend any structure, just distorted the alloy skin. I have a competent metal man ready to repair it, but he needs to know which alloy was used. Does anyone know, or can anyone suggest where I might find out? Thanks, Craig