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Rebuilding of the bodyshell commences on the strengthened chassis, with engine and gearbox still in place for correct
weighting
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Bodyshell nears completion, with roll cage and original aluminium hard top added.
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Fully-strengthened chassis is ready for powder-coating in gloss white, as the works cars. White enabled any cracks
to be spotted easily.
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Front suspension assembly completed
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Rear suspension assembly completed - uprated springs and dampers as works cars. Standard differential and 3.7:1
ratio.
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Chassis is ready for re-uniting with the bodyshell.
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Repainted bodyshell returns from the paint shop.
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7VC is rolling again for the first time since being dismantled.
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View of engine bay, with sump guard added.
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Roll cage and aluminium fire wall.
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Roll cage completed, hard top in place, and all body panels completed.
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Radiator grille and Lucas SFT700S fog lamps fitted.
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Components being added to engine bay.
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Picture showing wiper motor, 6 Lucas 6RA relays, wing vent, fuel filter/regulator and twin Lucas HA12 coils.
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Long-range aluminium fuel tank and twin SU fuel pump fitted.
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Refitting of the dash and instruments.
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Engine and Weber 45 DCOE carburettors fitted.
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Alternator, radiator and other ancilliary components fitted.
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Boot interior, showing long-range fuel tank, spare wheel and SU fuel pump
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Engine bay largely completed - awaiting brake servo and K&N filters.
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The all-important Weber 45's!
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Dash nearly completed - Halda Twinmaster tripmeter in position.
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Rear interior trim completed
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