DeanG Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Looking good! Remember - paint is for wimps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Awesome... Make sure to invest in some polarized sunglasses;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottocycle Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Looks great. Where did you get the zip tied brake line clamps? Cheers- Dermot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I purchased the clamps from Aircraft Spruce and lined them with adhesive backed silicone sheet, from McMaster-Carr. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/lineclamps.php The clamps are manufactured by Denunzio Racing Products. I shopped around for a while to find a clamp of this type and from what I can determine, only Denunzio and Aircraft Spruce sell them. Anyway, they're inexpensive and a handy thing to have around my garage. I hope this helps, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Dave, Since I'm assuming that you have some polishing compound and sandpaper left, I think you need to bite the bullet and go for the all-ali look, by getting the aluminium nosecone and front and rear wings from Andy Wiltshire (Axminster Panels) in UK: http://andywiltshire.com/web%20site%20lotus%20page.htm Now, that would be one ultimate, knock-out Seven! (not that your present one won't be, of course!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here is thread on an all aluminum Caterham: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=101&t=782458&mid=0&nmt=Nuvite+II Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Mickrick's car is reminiscent of the Sugino Seven, which was as close to a piece of automotive jewelry as I've ever seen. What became of the Sugino Seven? It was for sale a couple of times..... Did it ever get out on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If I ever built up a Catherham I would want the aluminum nose even though it is obscenely expensive. I even have the paint scheme worked out. Man - I need a big lottery hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm continuing to make progress on my Seven. The brake lines are complete, so after completing the fuel plumbing and electrical, I can actually start assembling the car. The finish is starting to tarnish a bit, so it looks like I'll be doing some more polishing before I set it on the ground... The most recent pictures are at the bottom of the link. https://plus.google.com/photos/107842303641673876589/albums/5513939936660402577 Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 It's starting to look a little more like a car. The engine and other parts a strategically placed around my garage. I'm still aiming to complete it by the end of the year. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Racer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hello Dave, I just picked up with this thread and wonder 3 years later how the engine build went. It seems my reason for staying with the cross flow and not updating was like yours. Also our choice of build with A6 cam, SCCA crank and other bits. My engine with similar spec is almost ready for the dyno. I am wondering how yours turned out, what kind of HP and torque and driveability. Can you still drive out on the street? Have you changed anything since? Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hi John, It sounds like you are way ahead of me on the engine. I'm excited to see your dyno results. I was attempting to tackle too many task concurrently (driveline and chassis), so I put the engine on hold while getting the rest of the car to a roller status. In the past 3 years (has it really been that long) I've purchased or fabricated lots of parts, rebuilt a transmission (Quaife internals, single rail Ford 4-speed), built up a Ford Escort based rear end, plumbed in the compete fuel system (fuel cell to FPR), completed the brake system (rear disc conversion on the solid rear axle), completed the interior, and a bunch of other tasks (such as converting some suspension links to spherical bearings, from bushings). I also decided to get married (amazing wife) and return to grad school (while working). Fun times. Anyway, I also bought a head (refurbished and ported big valve crossflow head by Tony Ingram). The head should support up to about 160HP, based on Tony's flow bench data. I couldn't justify the need or cost to build a higher flowing head. I'll be back to work on the car in a month or so (school break), and will hopefully finish the engine not long afterward. I may have to give up a little on doing everything myself and farm out the engine assembly, to make up time. That's the news for now. Time to continue on homework... Let me know how your dyno test goes. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Racer Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hi Dave, Boy do I remember splitting time with college and racing but for me that was 47 years ago. College was engineering and the race car was a Buy Eye that I built, modest at first then as time past after graduation it was quite a contender. Congratulations on getting married, I met mine 45 years ago and she never says no about my car hobby then again I never say no about her horse hobby either! My Caterham Seven I bought new as a kit in 1991, built it myself and have driven it on the street and track days in its stock form up until now. I took it apart earlier this year and decided to take it to another level. The engine is bored to 84mm (about 1725cc) running CP Forged pistons, 12:1 C.R., roller rockers, big valves, A6 cam, SCCA crank, lightened flywheel, race/rally clutch, dry sump, 4-1 Caterham competition header, Pertronix Distributor and 45 mm Webers. I was going to build it myself with the help of a friend but decided to let a pro finish and dyno it and treat myself. I am excited to get it finished and the car back on track early next year. Although retired, seems it takes me much longer but at the same time I enjoy the process. I will post my results after dyno and in the spring, I will see if I can beat my 1:49 time at Laguna. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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