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A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - Michael D - 03-02-2019
In case anyone is interested ; I stumbled across this one at Prewarcar.com offered by the well known trader Hans Compter and its price includes transport + import to the EU
https://www.prewarcar.com/282991-austin-seven-gordon-england-cup-1928-29-wooden-bodyframe
cannot comment on the price.. to me it seems not unreasonable; can't have made one overhere at that price
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - Ruairidh Dunford - 03-02-2019
Looks well built - nice spot!
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - AllAlloyCup - 03-02-2019
Certainly a lot cheaper than the current main supplier but then they are already skinned
I recently sold a wooden CKD kit for £450 perhaps I should have asked for more!
Budget for at least another £12k to £15k to finish, and that’s doing
Most of the work yourself, more if you farm out stuff like bodywork.
Plus allow 2-4 years to create your GE Cup Replica!!! but it will be a special machine
as it will have been made by you.
Regards
Bill G ( 4th year Cup Building Course)
Aka AllAlloy Cup
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - Ruairidh Dunford - 03-02-2019
They are great fun to build but the biggest issue I have found is that everything, bar the Rad., instruments and headlamps, above the chassis is unique to Cup Models.
Luckily we are very well served by suppliers who will make the parts required.
With regards to costing, I have not spent anything like Bill but I did have the remains of a car to start with thanks to my mum who bought it in 1970 or so.
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - Damian GT - 03-02-2019
Seeing it from that angle reminds me of the strong 'aeronautical' influence in the design.
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - AllAlloyCup - 03-02-2019
Hi Ruairidh
I did not say I had actually spent £12k on my own project,
but just think what all this might cost to add to the cost of
This unskinned bodyframe?
1. Buy Good SWb chassis with V5, shock abs, steering linkages, springs etc
2. Source good original Chummy shell
3. Completely rebuilt engine, steel crank , new head etc
4. Proper front and rear axle, rebuilt, + new bearings
5. wheels restored, new tyres, new brake cables and linings
6. Set of original instruments, getting hard to source
7. Set of new old stock CAV headlamps
8. Full set of period other lamps , full set of LEDs
9. Fabricate and Louvre bonnet, new hinges
10. Fabricate set of correct alloy wings, + wing supports
11. Skin body and doors, in 3 ply/Rexine or like me in alloy
12. Make a copy of the folding hood and sidescreens
13. Subcontract tonneau and hood construction
14. Make floors and interior trim panels
15. Buy a full hide and have seats made
16. Buy a dynamo, distributor and starter motor
17. Buy a radiator
18. Buy a correct repro hand made windscreen
19. Have all bright parts plated
20. Source various rubber trims
21. Overhaul gearbox and clutch, buy new prop shaft
22. Buy an SU carb and make exhaust
23. Fabricate loom and buy a battery
24. Buy new badging and cast number plates
25. Source new horn , coil, cutout, switches etc
26. A kilo of fasteners
27. Fabricate new boot lid, sills, flitch plates and body brackets
28. Buy a petrol tank and have it restored
29. Sort out new bonnet, door and boot catches.
30. A full set of liftadot fittings for hood and tonneaux.
31. Buy correct steering wheel , column, gearbox and tubes/levers
?
So not a project to enter into lightly
But immensely satisfying when you can see it all
Coming together.
I have left off paint and the cost of blast cleaning dozens of bits
From chassis to small fittings . I may have missed other stuff as well.
Lastly and most importantly cannot be undertaken unless you have the support
Of folk who know more than you and who generously give advice, and practical and moral support!!
You know who you all are, including key parts supply companies.
Regards
Bill G
Aka AllAlloyCup
RE: A 7 Gordon England cup wooden bodyframe for sale - Ruairidh Dunford - 03-02-2019
I was surprised Bill!