Rebuild news
Peter Nixon has been working through a major rebuild of his V8 Roadster over the last 6 years. The project was completed in November 2023. Here he provides a full report on the project together with earlier brief reports.

Note on how he found a source for 4-pot front brake callipers as an upgrade.

Report on HIF6 carburettors and linkages. More

Heavy demand on parts suppliers with the possibility of a virus lockdown plus searching for an engine rebore. More

Project completed
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Photo report


Posted: 190522
Updated: 231204

Peter Nixon reports "I finally got to the point where the car is one colour throughout, just the doors, boot and bonnet to do now. Two pack primed throughout, new panels, the underside stone chipped, then final paint in Pageant Blue throughout - engine bay, passenger area and boot".

"Found a website which suggested BGC Motorsport for Princess brake callipers - MGB metric - imperial braided hoses as Clive Wheatley does not do them anymore. Gave them a call and the guy said no problem, he can make me a pair. Like Clive he said he does not see many Princess 4 pot calipers these days - getting hard to find".