1970 Ginetta G15

[Darkspeed]

Dropped the engine in




That's more like it





Had forgotten how much of a PITA the mounting method is for the Imp manifolds.











The big bore manifold also now fits with a decent amount of clearance.


Took a break from welding and lugging the engine/box assembly around and started cutting some stainless.

[Darkspeed]

Cut some more stainless - mourned the loss of one of the grinders - thought about getting new bearings and brushes and re..... nah RIP





Cut some chassis sleeves for future welding on G15 chassis





Found the centre caps for the Revo's that I sold to norfolkginetta - will be in touch and get them posted over. As found a bit of info whilst reading an article on a modsport G15 - the limitation in the class rules was 7.5 inch rims.





Here are a few pictures of the stand with completed welds and the extra limb - I changed the rear mount to make fitting the transaxle mount bolts easier. Dropped on the large bore with the fully ported CD150 manifold. Welded captive bolts to the front mount. End of the top member is sharp and so it got protected otherwise I would be sporting more shin wounds than normal.




















Need to order up some casters to make shifting it about easier until such time I build a frame to mount it on - Lower part of the frame will house a fuel tank, fuel pump, battery, rad, oil cooler etc.

[Darkspeed]

Loton park this weekend - it was good to meet up with krissto on Saturday and another Local G15 owner today. Had a nice couple of days with the lad getting some fresh air watching a good variety of cars.

This CRX sounded sweet







A very nice Elva MK7




















You can always expect some very nicely turned out Mini's











This Imp sounded so nice

















Probably the slowest on the day but looked superb











More A series goodness turned out to a very high standard...




...and some more













I do like a Guilia saloon -











This Mazda 323 GTX was something else - It was so quick.














And a modern classic











A bit of plastic fantastic to round things out











Cheers A

[Darkspeed]

Cleaned up and started the welding on the other rear wishbone - will get steel reinforcing sections cut out for both wishbones and the rest of the welding done during the week.





Getting these done and painted will get them out of the way making room for Stratos parts.

[Darkspeed]

Been spending a few evenings making progress on the G15/21 door hinges, especially as rain has been stopping play on the Stratos. Plan is to get these done and dusted before the weekend.





Photo's using an old Sony Experia phone as I dropped the Cyber-Shot

[mk2cossie]

Nowt wrong with an Xperia phone

[Darkspeed]

Tested the Cobalt drills on the 3mm thick 304 Stainless

120 - 3mm holes
100 - 6.5 holes
20 - 8mm holes
10 - 11.5mm holes
10 - 12.5mm holes




No re-sharpening required on any of the bits - the 3mm was not as sharp as new but it was still making easy progress through on the last hole - same with the 6.5 - as expected the larger were near as good as new.

Not at all disappointed in the purchase.

Lots of degreasing required now prior to assembly and welding

[Darkspeed]

Made a nut alignment sleeve. When doing the previously door hinges I was doing the alignment by feel which although worked fine took quite a bit of time to do moving the nut and bolt to get it central over the clearance hole. this time round its all aligned perfectly first time.















Only have to align ten of these nuts on plates for the upper door frame mounting but it just makes life that little bit easier.

[Darkspeed]

The tubes are a press fit - Tube 12.54 - hole in plate 12.5. It aligns them together nice and square








Then got the production line set up for welding - I find welding stainless quite theraputic.























Then sorted out all the stainless fixings - still need to put the hinge bolts on them - but pretty much job done.








One set for for NHK - One set for SNP - One set for the shelf, as one never knows, and a couple of sets that will go up for sale.

[johnbonnett]

May 7, 2022 19:54:24 GMT Darkspeed said:

The tubes are a press fit - Tube 12.54 - hole in plate 12.5. It aligns them together nice and square








Then got the production line set up for welding - I find welding stainless quite theraputic.























Then sorted out all the stainless fixings - still need to put the hinge bolts on them - but pretty much job done.








One set for for NHK - One set for SNP - One set for the shelf, as one never knows, and a couple of sets that will go up for sale.

nVery nice work Andrew. Glad you are enjoying your TIG welder.

[varelse]

Lots of shiny heat blue.

Looks like a good way to spend a rainy day

[Darkspeed]

Faster hinges! - 25% weight reduction








Hopefully the hole cutter will last producing two sets - BOY and SNP

[johnbonnett]

Great minds Andrew

[Darkspeed]

So far we are six holes in and the hole saw is showing no signs of any issues. Slow speed and plenty of cutting fluid seems to be the way, and making sure that the temperatures are kept low, no smoke being a really good thing.





Not much else done as I was getting some sun and exercise walking the hill at Loton Park. No pictures from today even with 3 Ginetta's being in attendance.

[Darkspeed]

Loton Park today

G15 run






And a few other rear engine beauties.























And a fellow local G15 owner has bought himself a G32 to do some practice with whilst he finishes his G15.

G32 run





Nice day out.

[krissto]

Agreed. Good to see you there Darkspeed.

[flyingphil]

Nice to see batch production!

[Darkspeed]

May 16, 2022 11:00:18 GMT flyingphil said:

Nice to see batch production!

If setting up to make three sets of something may as well throw another couple in if you know there is a need/market for them. But that's it for hinges not making any more. The only thing that I may look into doing in the future is window frames for the doors. If I can find a local company to cut and fold the channel I will make a batch of those as I need two sets.

There are only 3 things that are difficult to get hold of for a G15 - Chassis - Window frames - Door Hinges.

[johnbonnett]

May 16, 2022 11:57:27 GMT Darkspeed said:

May 16, 2022 11:00:18 GMT flyingphil said:

Nice to see batch production!

If setting up to make three sets of something may as well throw another couple in if you know there is a need/market for them. But that's it for hinges not making any more. The only thing that I may look into doing in the future is window frames for the doors. If I can find a local company to cut and fold the channel I will make a batch of those as I need two sets.

There are only 3 things that are difficult to get hold of for a G15 - Chassis - Window frames - Door Hinges.

Folding the channels in stainless if that's what you are going to use is not a problem if you have access to a good folder but how do you put the shape into the channel to match the roof profile? When Mark made a batch, I think he might have done it using some special tooling on an Ekhold. I'm interested because I shall be faced with the same problem with the frames for my car. 

[Darkspeed]

May 16, 2022 19:02:17 GMT johnbonnett said:

Folding the channels in stainless if that's what you are going to use is not a problem if you have access to a good folder but how do you put the shape into the channel to match the roof profile? When Mark made a batch, I think he might have done it using some special tooling on an Ekhold. I'm interested because I shall be faced with the same problem with the frames for my car. 

As the originals did not follow the roof line not sure I have much to worry about - Yes, getting the stainless to take that top curve will be an issue to overcome.