Tim Bancroft Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I know of a TR5 that is still in bits and a Spitfire mk3 that is awaiting the first start of a rebuilt engine. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Or are there any that haven’t even dragged out of the barn yet….? 😛 Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I've got one that's going back into the barn 😞 Gearbox, diff, brakes and electrical problems all showing up (plus crucially I can't get Anthony to fit into the driver's seat!) so we've taken the difficult and very sad decision to withdraw 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Ian Perry said: so we've taken the difficult and very sad decision to withdraw Oh noes! What a shame! No alternative vehicles available? Actually, this year, for the first time in the four RBRRs for which my Spitfire has been entered, I don't currently have a usable alternative vehicle. So I suppose I could say that the trusty fall-back GT6 is "still in build stage" but hopefully the Spitfire will actually not need to be substituted this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 No alternative vehicles, sadly. I don't imagine the organisers would be particularly impressed at my entering in my only other car - a 2012 Skoda Fabia estate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Ian Perry said: so we've taken the difficult and very sad decision to withdraw 😞 That's a shame. You're sure the problems are insurmountable? There's still a good few weeks left! I was considering giving up a few days ago, after another 6 hour evening session in the garage. But then sometimes things come together quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thanks, Pete, but yes, we're definitely out. Too many issues, not enough solutions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That's a shame. But better to make a clear-eyed decision now rather than kid yourself for another month. Hmmm that's food for thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 21/08/2021 at 08:21, Tim Bancroft said: a Spitfire mk3 that is awaiting the first start of a rebuilt engine Voila: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 A few people may be rebuilding their cars, so I decided to find a different challenge. Something went wrong during a pre-MOT brake check and I ended up thrown into a hedge & ditch at 50MPH. It wouldn't have been terminal, but the ditch ended suddenly and spun the car 270degrees around its nearside front wheel distorting the monocoque bodyshell. Anyone got a decent TR7 going cheap? Cheers Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Oh no! Ouch! Are you OK? No injuries? Damned shame, that was a nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Ah no, Howard that’s terrible. Glad you’re ok, we’ll assuming you are?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 So sorry to read that Howard. Is the car a right off? 8-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Ouch! Hope you are fine. Can the car be saved? It looks so good, apart from the new modification of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thanks for the expressions of concern - the car kept me totally safe aside from a few bruises & a few suitable swearwords immediately after the accident. Its not confirmed but the monocoque appears to have been bent so sadly a write off IMHO, but insurance company have to make a final decision. Cheers Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Ouch....... Glad you are ok! Bootlid fit is ...... interesting! Timing is.... unhelpful...... ! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Howard, so, so sorry to see this, but very glad you physically are ok. Depending how much damage and where, fingers crossed the mono is salvageable (can you get a replacement chassis leg, or is it more widespread than that?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Perry Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 22/08/2021 at 10:13, PeteStupps said: That's a shame. But better to make a clear-eyed decision now rather than kid yourself for another month. Hmmm that's food for thought! Thanks, Pete - on the odd occasion when I've had to pull out of something, I try to convince myself that it's done for sound, objective reasons - but it still hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Ian Perry said: Howard, so, so sorry to see this, but very glad you physically are ok. Depending how much damage and where, fingers crossed the mono is salvageable (can you get a replacement chassis leg, or is it more widespread than that?) The insurance company inspector is coming tomorrow, but I think he will concur that the Mono is not economically salvageable - technically it is possible but would need a proper jig to straighten the car and a complete strip down & some of the necessary panels are not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 21/08/2021 at 22:20, Ian Perry said: No alternative vehicles, sadly. I don't imagine the organisers would be particularly impressed at my entering in my only other car - a 2012 Skoda Fabia estate! 6 weeks to go 3 years ago, none of the 3 of us had a working suitable (as in 4 seats) car, so we went and bought one blind at the auctions. Had to take gearbox and diff out to fix the cross shaft pin and a very leaky input seal and noisy bearing, and do a bit if rewiring. And fit better seats, and reseal winscreen, and get better tyres..... So you have plenty of time... 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Well in the last few months I’ve replaced the overdrive and just this week replaced the rotoflexes and bearings along with radius arm brackets on my GT6. Wasn’t planning on doing this. Hope I’ve got the shimming right and the hubs don’t seize up mid run…. Putting some miles on it now…. it always comes round quicker than you think. On my first RBRR tr4 engine rebuild finished about a week prior to event! Not ideal… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Horace said: Putting some miles on it now…. Where's the fun in that? Back in 2002 my GT6 had been off the road (having major bodywork done) then needed the carbs rebuilt to make it run, then failed the MOT on seized brake calipers, then... In short, the 70 mile trip from home to the then start line was the furthest it had driven in four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 The insurance assessor has come and gone & confirmed that the chassis is bent so car is not economically repairable, so I now have a few weeks to find a replacement for the RBRR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Sad. Best of luck finding a replacement at such short notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Howard said: The insurance assessor has come and gone & confirmed that the chassis is bent so car is not economically repairable, so I now have a few weeks to find a replacement for the RBRR. Good luck finding a suitable car Howard! I hope you can still take part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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