4 Chassis
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 in a van (photo 1). Approximate overall dimensions are 327cm x 102cm x 35cm.
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 cross-member, for example, bolts on with just the four original MGB bolts (see the Chassis Diagrams).
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 (photo 3).
Photos 4 and 5 show the chassis at later significant stages; a rolling chassis after the suspension and (temporary) wheels are attached and then after the powertrain (engine & transmission) are added.
Before fitting the body:
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Rubber strips are glued onto the chassis to act as a cushion and thus absorb some of the road shocks.
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Two chassis torque braces are fitted between the front cross member bolts and the body. These provide additional structural rigidity.
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The Chassis No. is stamped on the chassis.
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Rubber sleeves are used where brake/fuel pipes, etc. pass through the cross members of the chassis.
The Chassis Particulars page outlines more on these points.