Phase 1

Once all the refurbishment is done its time to start building the car.
First job is to remove the 2" dia. hooped rear tube and a section of the tube previously attaching the gearbox - diagrams provided. You should also remove the surplus front outriggers, and a semi circular cut out is needed in the gearbox support to allow for the speedo cable

If you wish to paint the chassis, you will need a special primer to etch the galvanising - not etching primer. We have found a product called Morgan T-wash available from commercial paint suppliers - the product is used to prime galvanised steel railings!

Start the build by fitting the engine-mounting bracket. To do this turn the chassis upside down and fix the bracket to the underside in the position shown in the drawings.

Fix the suspension-lowering bracket. This fits in the holes previously occupied by the upper front spring mounting, and then the front springs are repositioned in the new bracket.

Fix the new gearbox bracket

Reassemble front and rear suspension assemblies

Install engine / gearbox assembly

Fit radiator

Fit prop shaft

Affix the steel frame to the chassis using the location brackets provided
Fit the bulkhead, floor pan, rear floor and running board supports

Phase 2

Attach the aluminium panels to the main frame

Attach the fibreglass panelling - this should be done carefully using the instructions provided. Fit them once to make sure everything is drilled and bolted properly and then remove them to enable painting of the body and panels - best carried out separately.

Paint can then be applied and the panels refitted using beaded jointing to protect and enhance the appearance.

Phase 3

Fit the dash, refit the wiring harness

Refit the pedal assembly, steering column, clutch and accelerator components

Trim the body tub

Fix the windscreen, hardwood door hinge supports and fix doors

Fit seat belts and handbrake assembly

Trim the bonnet to fit the opening, connect up brakes, petrol tank, radiator fixings and other smaller items and bingo - another Tempest is born!