420 CSR progress, Purple People Eater ;) 😈

[UglyFast]

Here goes my “build” thread. 
 

Part 1:
 

A long time ago in a galaxy…

 

Wait, just last June I guess. Called up Bruce of Beachman Racing fame (infamy?). Finally decided I’d pull the trigger and order a 420R kit and *if* it showed up in my lifetime I’d stick it all together eventually (with the help of a few racecar buds).

 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Specced my options, ran them by Bruce for (amazing) input. Wired a deposit to secure my build (week 27, 2022). Eventually a chance to buy a factory built CSR presented itself. Price rose substantially, waiting time shrank substantially (week 8, 2022).

 

 

For me this was a no-brainer as it meant likely getting a car in time to drive it this summer rather than getting a kit just in time to build a car and pack it away til summer 2023.
 

 

Last week I got a few pics (from a source of a source) as my car emerged from paint. Here she is just before heading to “Second Stage Production”. 

 

🤩😜😍😈

 

Part 2 to follow...

[UglyFast]

Part 2:
 

Just today Bruce was at the factory in Jolly Old England and he sent me a few pics of the progress.
 

Cannot wait to get my crate and get my hands on her. 
 

🤪😜🥰😍😘😈

[UglyFast]

Part 3:
 

 

[UglyFast]

Also, if anyone talks to my wife, the difference in total price was "only about $200".  Please and thank you. 

 

Lol 

Edited April 14, 2022 by UglyFast
Grammar is hard

[mrmustang]

3 minutes ago, UglyFast said:

Also, if anyone talks to my wife, the difference in total price was "only about $200".  Please and thank you. 

 

Lol 

Also in Greenville, SC and multi Caterham/Birkin ownership under my belt, can't wait to see it. If you need a hand, or an ear to bend, just let me know.

 

Bill

 

PS: Your wife is not that naive, mine never has been, but has a smile on her face each time we get in whatever roadster graces our garage at the time.

[UglyFast]

11 minutes ago, mrmustang said:

Also in Greenville, SC and multi Caterham/Birkin ownership under my belt, can't wait to see it. If you need a hand, or an ear to bend, just let me know.

 

Bill

 

PS: Your wife is not that naive, mine never has been, but has a smile on her face each time we get in whatever roadster graces our garage at the time.

Bill don't you dare teach my wife math!  Lololol

 

Jk she's all good. Long and storied history of her happily tolerating my silly, selfish cars. 

 

I'll def be in touch. I'm planning a very thorough but fastidiously quick install of the motor and transmission as soon as I have it all. At a super secret location and with the help of two incredible builders buddies of mine. 

 

I'm amped!  Might tap you on a direct message one day soon regarding registration/DMV/insurance stuff specific to our state. 

 

👍👍✌️

[mrmustang]

 

Discussion Starter · #1 · May 9, 2012

 

 

Posted this in the Insurance and registration, but thought it might be helpful to other SC builders, that haven't searched for the info yet.

Thanks to an old post by Dug my SC registration was very easy. I called the local Sheriff to see if they would come inspect the car and sign the Form 4038. She took my number and said she would call back. About 15 minutes later my wife called and asked why the Sheriff was in the driveway. The Sheriff waited on me to drive home and signed the papers. I had an hour and a half to kill before having to go back to work. So, I ate a sandwich and drove to the courthouse. Paid my taxes and went to the DMV got my plates. Pretty easy. Thanks Dug!

Here is Dugs instructions from an old post. Worked fine for me:

The procedure:
Go to the county tax office and pay property tax: was about $16.00
-I needed the Certificate of Origin and receipt for kit (Invoice) and donor bill of sale (or receipts for major components).

I went to the DMV Office with the following:
Proof of Insurance
Certificate of Origin from Caterham
Bill of Sale from Caterham (you can use the invoice)
Bill of sale for Donor or Bills of sale for major components. They want to know where the engine, transmission and read-end were obtained.
Form 400:
-For the VIN Number use the serial number on the Certificate of Origin
-For the Make:
-For the Year:
-For the Body Style:
-For the Model:
-For Empty Weight:
-Odometer Mileage must be greater than 0.
Form 4038 or 401-A, or both:
-For the VIN Number use the serial number on the Certificate of Origin
-For the Make:
-For the Year:
-For the Body Style:
-For the Model:
-Check the Custom Kit Car box

 

You will need to have the VIN on the chassis confirmed (form 4038), I did this once downtown at University Place, but now that they are off South Pleasantburg, I'm not sure of their procedure. You might want to call and ask if they do it on specific days or hours. Or, a call to the local Sheriff office or state police office to have them do it. Most of the people doing this sort of thing are car guys/gals and will ask you tons of questions.

 

Hope you find this helpful. Feel free to PM me once the car has arrived, I'm not far from the Michelin Cars and Coffee location.

 

Bill

[UglyFast]

14 minutes ago, mrmustang said:

 

Discussion Starter · #1 · May 9, 2012

 

 

Posted this in the Insurance and registration, but thought it might be helpful to other SC builders, that haven't searched for the info yet.

Thanks to an old post by Dug my SC registration was very easy. I called the local Sheriff to see if they would come inspect the car and sign the Form 4038. She took my number and said she would call back. About 15 minutes later my wife called and asked why the Sheriff was in the driveway. The Sheriff waited on me to drive home and signed the papers. I had an hour and a half to kill before having to go back to work. So, I ate a sandwich and drove to the courthouse. Paid my taxes and went to the DMV got my plates. Pretty easy. Thanks Dug!

Here is Dugs instructions from an old post. Worked fine for me:

The procedure:
Go to the county tax office and pay property tax: was about $16.00
-I needed the Certificate of Origin and receipt for kit (Invoice) and donor bill of sale (or receipts for major components).

I went to the DMV Office with the following:
Proof of Insurance
Certificate of Origin from Caterham
Bill of Sale from Caterham (you can use the invoice)
Bill of sale for Donor or Bills of sale for major components. They want to know where the engine, transmission and read-end were obtained.
Form 400:
-For the VIN Number use the serial number on the Certificate of Origin
-For the Make:
-For the Year:
-For the Body Style:
-For the Model:
-For Empty Weight:
-Odometer Mileage must be greater than 0.
Form 4038 or 401-A, or both:
-For the VIN Number use the serial number on the Certificate of Origin
-For the Make:
-For the Year:
-For the Body Style:
-For the Model:
-Check the Custom Kit Car box

 

You will need to have the VIN on the chassis confirmed (form 4038), I did this once downtown at University Place, but now that they are off South Pleasantburg, I'm not sure of their procedure. You might want to call and ask if they do it on specific days or hours. Or, a call to the local Sheriff office or state police office to have them do it. Most of the people doing this sort of thing are car guys/gals and will ask you tons of questions.

 

Hope you find this helpful. Feel free to PM me once the car has arrived, I'm not far from the Michelin Cars and Coffee location.

 

Bill

AWESOME checklist!  Thanks so much. 

 

Love cars and coffee. Once I have keys in hand we'll round up the others and do a "7 takeover" lol. 

 

 

[mrmustang]

6 minutes ago, UglyFast said:

AWESOME checklist!  Thanks so much. 

 

Love cars and coffee. Once I have keys in hand we'll round up the others and do a "7 takeover" lol. 

 

 

My 40th anniversary 7 now living in Florida, replaced with a 289 Roadster replica after Rick (Time Machine out of Buffalo, NY) made me an offer I could not refuse. There may still be a SV in my future, but not right now.

 

Bill

[Croc]

Its Barney!!!

 

 

All jokes aside, I love a bright color on a se7en as it will work with the shape and makes it more likely other doofus road users will see you.  Its a really good choice.  

 

 

 

 

[Vovchandr]

Is that a 620r nose cone going on a CSR? Does the CSR "chin" work with it?

[UglyFast]

22 minutes ago, Vovchandr said:

Is that a 620r nose cone going on a CSR? Does the CSR "chin" work with it?

Lol I hope so, cause they're sticking it all together at the factory (except the motor and transmission)!  

 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[UglyFast]

Just now, UglyFast said:

Lol I hope so, cause they're sticking it all together at the factory (except the motor and transmission)!  

 

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

They're probably using extra duct tape and Velcro!  

[UglyFast]

11 hours ago, mrmustang said:

My 40th anniversary 7 now living in Florida, replaced with a 289 Roadster replica after Rick (Time Machine out of Buffalo, NY) made me an offer I could not refuse. There may still be a SV in my future, but not right now.

 

Bill

That's okay, bring the 289, we'll call it a Ford-ham takeover! Lots of us running Ford powerplants anyways. Let's do it. 

 

[mrmustang]

1 hour ago, UglyFast said:

That's okay, bring the 289, we'll call it a Ford-ham takeover! Lots of us running Ford powerplants anyways. Let's do it. 

 

I had it out this AM for a run to the post office .

 

Bill

[IamScotticus]

yep, thats purple people eater purple

[UglyFast]

1 hour ago, IamScotticus said:

yep, thats purple people eater purple

Maybe I should start calling it Purple Porsche Eater... 😈😜✌️

[UglyFast]

5 hours ago, IamScotticus said:

yep, thats purple people eater purple

Maybe I should start calling it Purple Porsche Eater... 😈😜✌️

[UglyFast]

Part 4: 

 

New pic from the factory, showing a lil more progression of my car. 

 

Needless to say (again), I am amped. 

[bball7754]

Couldn’t find the website for the one in the US, but here is evidence that you are not alone. 😊

 

https://purplemeanie.co.uk

 

Steve