IamScotticus

I can remove it, I can run without it... I can have a fab man weld up a new one built on a jig based on the FIA. Black is the spec. I dislike powder coating too, for these applications. POR15 or equivalent.

I an primarily a road blatter, living the romantic fantasy that this is somehow a sensible road car, if a road car at all. So, tracking is not my goal. Making a better absurd grocery getter, is. Therefore, I aim for two goals, authenticity to the road spec, and good looks. I think the fact that the Seven is a pretty little thing is most of its charm, as evidenced by the drooling and gushing you get from the admirers, everywhere. You know someone did something right. Every little detail of my car needs to live up to that standard. A hard thing to keep up with, know. Then there's my issue with the FIA. Its functional, but not minimalist. The form dominates too much of the car. And a full roll cage even more so. This is where the purists and the engineers part, form or function. Ive seen several ways the engineer will butcher a Seven's good looks with his idea of an improvement. To him, the seven is just a race weapon to get him another trophy. There's nothing wrong with that. Nearn required his employees to have track time. The FIA bar isn't the worst example of bad taste, but its very clear it is a racing item and you're going to ring your bell on it if you're not careful or not wearing a helmet. For the pretty road car, the Dedion roll bar is what Im after. Cat never bothered to make it for the live axle cars. Cat made it for the 160, but it won't fit my 96 LA.

A lot of you guys are doctors, lawyers, businessmen, etc. enjoying the fruits of your labors, as you should. I pretty much wandered for a while until I luckily found a traveling gig that dumped a lot of money in my lap and after two years of that I had the ability to buy a Seven. I did and then I was broke again. I've been through a lot of things in the last 15 years, hurricanes, costly marriages, and other stupid stuff, but I always held on to the seven awaiting better days. So, although the following current state of things may not be all that impressive to many, its a big deal personally that took a long time to achieve. And I pray it stays this way for a while. Gentlemen, I present a Seven in a garage....Where I live. No, Im not going to show it off now, its a basket case! All the wings are off. All built up she is this spec: But with an FIA bar, which I detest.

Very 90's Very good

sure, PM you later

"Overstuffed" is EXACTLY the right word and describes the late Sir Roger perfect! Those seats, the S types, I believe, have been the Cat standard for 30 years now. Of course Ive seen them. But I don't care for the lollipop look. I do need to sit in one to try out. I didn't mention earlier, I have no complaint about the comfort of the BDR seats. They're exceptionally cozy. I doubt I will find anything close. But the point isn't to be comfortable, Its to be scared. It just may be that the bench seat is perfect. I only need to move the pedals Back 3"

I have a set of black velour "BDR" seats with head rest. I feel they are the Roger Moore of seven seats. Not bad, but very over the top for my spartan spec. They also ride very high. I do appreciate that they slide as I do require it. But, I am thinking of a replacement seat set regardless. Something more basic, but not a race bucket either. Nothing curvaceous with side supports. Really, 15" wide. Im sitting on those side supports, not between them. Im thinking maybe a donor set from another small car as long as its not obvious. Any ideas? I do have the Cat bench seats but they don't have head restraints or slide. No, Im not lowering my floor. No, Im not selling em off unless I find something much better. They are this type but black Velour

Most of my time has been going through my parts, sorting out the T9 (34mm shaft. yes, size does matter) and other bits from Burton. Of course I neglected to get any clutch release bearings. I just have the rusty off-center one. I have a Harley Sportster Trike in the way that decided to not start recently. Thats a project in the way. The only 7 progress is making hanging storage for the nose and bonnet, a huge improvement. Since my garage faces the street, everyone gets to ogle.

Noted. But unlikely so don't wait for it.

I seriously doubt Arch had inexperienced blokes pounding out frames. Perhaps what you got was a frame from existing stock that was suitable with workable compromises? Either that or wait a few months more...

Just did this today. No I didn't like drilling into my bonnet but I decided the storage benefit outweighed the mutilation.

I don't know a lot about it flywheel ford Sierra? 928M 6398 C5 9.5" clutch surface Houston,Tx

At this point, im thinking of building a set of stable rolling chassis dollies out if Unistrut, just tall enough for my floor jack.

This is an excellent deal, and I could be there in 2.5 hours. But its not right for me now. I need something i can have the wheels off with. its a bit too large too.

This would make an excellent engine hoist. Thanks

No, I don't have to have cables.

One thing I really don't like about the FIA roll bar, is the FIA roll bar. I mean, for a road car, its a bit bit much, the angle and all. I don't intend to race, and I understand its a valuable thing, with Petty strut and all, but, I would prefer more of a DeDion style. There never were many options for live axles, the dune buggy and the FIA. Its when the metric chassis came that the roll bar options opened up. So what I wish to propose to the forum is 1, a trade for something else, or 2, have welder chop and fab from the FIA? The option I really like is have a jig made and fab up a new bar from scratch. I would have to farm that out to someone I can trust. Any ideas?

I suppose the benefit of the GPS is no calibration needed? point A to point B in X time = MPH. That sender! omg. but compared to setting up other senders, price for convenience.

Thanks

Hey, the gear is already out. A totally clean housing that never got dirty. I have all the parts for a cable speedo but the electronic/ GPS options are so clean. Very tempting. VDO had a unit that took several different signal inputs like Hall, optical, etc. I am wanting to try and keep that 90's Caterham style on the instruments.

Thanks Des

Its a new part, I neglected so it got rust on it. Anyone have a Ford part number? none on the item. Box is not Ford.

Im inclined to go that route when I settle on a model . I have all the hardware to make a working cable speedo now. Did you use any speedo blanking plugs? Berring kits has a plug kit but won't sell to USA.

yea, I would be all into the buggies and rails. solid pans are getting scarce.

I have another T9 tail in my box of parts. the previous owner probably did a swap.