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The racers use it to hoist the entire car by the roll bar, then put supports under the car.

Thought I’d throw this in the mix as an option, although probably not what you had/have in mind. https://www.mktechnologies.com/products/mkt/mkt_a-frame.htm Steve

Have you contacted Caterham in the UK about a key?

520 miles, St. Louis to Birmingham AL for LOG 29 in 2009. Rained for the first 3-4 hours, so started out with the full hood on. Other than that, no real excitement going or returning. Furthest drive for a track day was St. Louis to Hallet, 430 miles. I did loose a bolt on the alternator bracket, but a trip to Home Depot solved that. Knock on wood, I’ve never been stranded.

Will you peel down the protective covering before you rivet to avoid it being trapped under the rivet heads? Really enjoying this build thread, by the way. Steve

Michael - Agree, that sounds fair. I’ll give you a call tomorrow. Steve

Michael-I’m interested in the clam shells. Mine are pretty tired, and would like a backup set. Steve

Vin - Sorry, I didn’t do a very good job reading your post, and missed that you already have the SCAT crank. I also have roller rockers. The C/R is 9.91, but the only info Curtis gave me is that he got the pistons from Burtons in the UK. Don’t have any specifics. I would think that around 12 would be way too much for pump gas. I think the Crossflow in my Mallock is 12.5, and I use 110 race gas with it. Where are you on the Cape? My aunt had a house in Chatham where I spent several summers. Steve

Looks fantastic! Did you polish the ali before mounting the front suspension? If so (and I think you did), you will never again have that kind of access to that portion of the body. I always find that area a challenge. Steve

Vin - when I had my Crossflow rebuilt by Curtis Farley (now retired), he recommended that I replace my stock crank with a SCAT crank used in FF engines. I did, and have more peace of mind around 7k. I already had the 244 cam and a head with port work and larger valves. Added forged pistons and the crank. It’s been great, and still strong. Steve

In case you’re also looking for the Webers….. https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?88843-40DCOE-ITALIAN-Webers-and-Manifold-Kent-1600 Steve

I have nothing to add, other than this is why I hate plumbing! Steve

You might want to try Redline Components in the UK. Believe your best bet is a phone call. Steve

Not sure if it’s still true, but at one point the Caterham electrical OP gauges were known for failing or reading incorrectly. Mine did, and I took the advice at the time and replaced it with a mechanical gauge. No issues since. Steve

A mini Seven gets a mini build thread. 😊

I have no actual experience with removing the body panels, but I would think it would be extremely difficult to remove them without damaging them. I don’t think it’s the kind of project that is considered “maintenance”. Drilling out the rivets will enlarge the diameter of the whole in both the panel and the chassis. Also, the flared part of the rivet will remain inside the chassis tubes, creating a giant rattle. Although I doubt you could hear it, it has been cited as an area of concern on Blatchat. What year is your Seven? Is there a reason you are concerned with the state of the chassis? Steve

Seems to me your effort deserves a dedicated thread. 😊. Doubt I’m the only one who finds your build interesting. Clam shells? They would be appropriate on the Cape! 😊 Steve

I insure my Caterham with them, and enjoy their magazine, but wasn’t aware of the rest of their ventures and direction. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/business/classic-cars-hagerty.html Steve

I purchased a Crossflow over the summer, and he had at least one other to sell. Believe it was a 711M. He is in SC, and can put you in touch if you’d like. But, I came across this post after I’d purchased the engine. Wish I’d seen it before - I could have gone and gotten the engine rather than paying for shipping. https://usa7s.net/ips/topic/13328-locost-parts-for-sale/

Quite a build, worth the read.

I have no wisdom to add, other than sharing a few photos of my experience with insufficient octane. This happened after about three (maybe two) laps at NJMP. I had filled my fuel containers on the way to the track, and have wondered if the attendant didn’t fill them with Premium as requested.

Did Caterham/Arch notch the chassis, or was that a modification made once kits reached the US? My recollection is that some of the first, if not the first, Zetec’s were installed in US cars. The lack of a body patch on the right side to cover where the Zetec exhaust would have been confirms to me that this always had a Duratec. Believe the early Duratec cars had the notched left rear fender as that was all Caterham made at that time. This may be a one of one Seven, with the combination of clam shells, Duratec, red interior, wagon wheels, and white piping on the tonneau cover.

Hmmm…. first review I looked at on Pistonheads had multiple statements that the sidewall is “very stiff”. Not good for a Seven.

Anyone ever use Nankang tires? Saw these on a Europa on BAT, and was pleasantly surprised to see they are available in 14”, both 55 and 60. https://www.nankangusa.com/passenger-tires/ns-2r-sportnex/ Steve