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The NG chassis was ordered so I could collect it with a hired trailer but as it was not quite ready, NG kindly delivered it to me.

NG TF chassis - click for larger size It is the "standard" TF 1800 chassis and is a solid, well-finished product. All fixing holes are pre-drilled to make it easy to assemble the various components on to it. The crossmember, for example, bolts on with just the four original MGB bolts (see the chassis diagrams). Injecting Waxoyl into box sections - click for larger size

I chose to have my chassis powder coated for extra protection and to save a lot of preparation time. I injected Waxoyl into the box sections of the chassis for corrosion protection before adding any components.

Rolling chassis - click for larger size These two photos show the chassis at later significant stages. On the left, a rolling chassis after the suspension and (temporary) wheels are attached. On the right, after the engine & transmission are added.


 Rolling chassis with engine & transmission - click for larger size

Before fitting the body, rubber strips are glued onto the chassis to act as a cushion and thus absorb some of the road shocks. There are also two chassis torque braces which are fitted between the front cross member bolts and the body. These provide additional structural rigidity. Rubber sleeves are used where brake/fuel pipes, etc. pass through the cross members of the chassis.


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