(04-10-2017, 07:03 PM)Alan Wrote: Regardless of engine and it's position I'd look carefully at the idea of a short chassis body set well back on a long chassis. It's a bit more complex regarding pedals and steering, but nothing you won't be able to sort. It's just the long bonnet makes them look so much better.
Thanks Alan
Point taken, I will check this out with Rod as well. When you say long bonnet....on the assumption of 3" difference in wheelbase, will this now mean that if using a short body on a long chassis, that the bonnet needs to be 3" longer than the correct short body bonnet?
regards
Arthur
(04-10-2017, 07:35 PM)Phil Kingdom Wrote: I have fitted my Reliant engine further back and between the chassis rails, this meant that the steering box also had to be moved back about 3 inches to clear the starter motor solenoid, if you were to go this route it would be just about right for a SWB body, but does mean a shortened prop, lengthened steering rod and on my build as I am using the original braking system a modified hand brake mechanism.
Thanks Phil.
Rod is talking about using the same mounting points on the chassis for the Reliant engine, using fabricated mounting brackets (he has photos and drawings) and a special sump. I have to say that I will bring this all up with him when I take my chassis over there.
Talking of steering box, did you go the Chris Gould route of a wedge (I've not yet looked at this closely) or I see that someone sells a new casting for a steering box, presumably at the lower angle to use existing mounting points. This latter box casting I note is £200.
regards
Arthur