Sevenesque Centaur

[trough doctor]

Built in 1991(not by me) using a kit called a centaur. A steel monocoque chassis incorporating mustangII crossmember. The clams, rear fenders, scuttle and one piece hood are all fiberglass. The front suspension,steering and rear axle are ford. Rx7 12a rotary engine,4 speed trans, oil cooler and rad.

 

Weight: 1500lbs wet, no driver on metal recyclers scale

Track f/r: 56"/ 54" Wheelbase: 89"

 

I've been striken with the seven disease ever since I seen my first one about six years ago. Thought about building but was not confident in my abilities to complete the project and did not want to wait 2 to 5 yrs. If you could find a seven for sale in Canada they were asking a little more than I was prepared to spend at the time. I've had this car for three years and did a light resto on it the first winter. This car was a more immmediate and inexpensive way to get invovled in the world of sevening.

 

I am in the middle of servicing the coolling system. Dont be alarmed with the wires and such laying on the ground. I took the hood off to make everthing more accessible, so it is currently just resting there.

 

After I post this I will add some photos of the engine and front suspension.

[MHKflyer52]

Built in 1991(not by me) using a kit called a centaur. A steel monocoque chassis incorporating mustangII crossmember. The clams, rear fenders, scuttle and one piece hood are all fiberglass. The front suspension,steering and rear axle are ford. Rx7 12a rotary engine,4 speed trans, oil cooler and rad.

 

Weight: 1500lbs wet, no driver on metal recyclers scale

Track f/r: 56"/ 54" Wheelbase: 89"

 

I've been striken with the seven disease ever since I seen my first one about six years ago. Thought about building but was not confident in my abilities to complete the project and did not want to wait 2 to 5 yrs. If you could find a seven for sale in Canada they were asking a little more than I was prepared to spend at the time. I've had this car for three years and did a light resto on it the first winter. This car was a more immmediate and inexpensive way to get invovled in the world of sevening.

 

I am in the middle of servicing the coolling system. Dont be alarmed with the wires and such laying on the ground. I took the hood off to make everthing more accessible, so it is currently just resting there.

 

After I post this I will add some photos of the engine and front suspension.

 

Nice 7 you have their.

I have not heard of this model before and I think it is very cool.

I can say this because I have built my owen car from scratch and here are some photos that you will enjoy I think.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/MHKflyer52/ALotus7Replica#

 

Looking forward to seeing more photos of your 7 and it internials.

[11Budlite]

Welcome trough doctor. Nice looking se7en with the perfect color!

 

I thought I had seen a Centaur before so I did a quick search:

 

http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?p=16253

 

http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2043&highlight=centaur

[lancylad]

Hi Trough Doctor, thats a good looking car you have. As said before, Great colour......

[scannon]

I like the low positioning of your headlights. Its got me thinking I may lower mine some more, somewhere between where I have them now and yours.

 

Would you please post a close up photo of the headlight mounts?

[Spaz]

Love the car!

[trough doctor]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Posting those links to the centaur information undoubtedly saved me answering alot of questions. Thanks 11Budlight!

Scannon, the headlights are just attatched directly to the fiberglass nose with a washer and nut on the inside, the car came this way. You may want to check to see if your state has a minimum hieght requirement for headlights. My mechanic was fairly lenient when I had the car safetied.