* The chassis looks sound and consistent with it being a Ruby chassis from 1937. It is currently being sand blasted at Aliblast Services in Linlithgow to see how sound it actually is.
* A major unknown is whether the Super Accessories - "Super 750" special bodywork fits the long chassis of the Ruby. After adapting the rear chassis to fit the Super 750 bodywork all appears to be fine. It would appear the differences between the short and long bodies are all at the front.
* The engine block and castings look in good condition with some interesting tuning bits however it is just that, a kit of parts. Ruairidh Dunford in Bearsden has agreed to completely restore the engine including a "Phoenix crank".
* The differential and axel which I thought was almost complete is missing some very expensive parts like the crown wheel, pinion, hub assemblies and brake parts. Replacement diff assembly is now purchased.
* The brakes are were almost non existent apart from one corner, offside front. All the parts are now obtained from Tony Betts.
A lot of work still to do...........
Here is an index of all the blog pages
| Date | Link | Description |
| 11 July 15 | The start | Purchasing the car |
| 12th July 15 | Inspecting the gearbox | Gearbox 4 speed |
| 13th July 15 | Front suspension ident | Bowden front suspension |
| 13th July 15 | What brakes | Lots of brake problems |
| 13th July 15 | Index | Initial summary and index |
| 15th July 15 | Body fit | Will the body fit the chassis |
| 27th July 15 | Considering rear chassis mods | Sorting oversteer problems on A7 |
| 1st Aug 15 | Body fit to chassis | Will the body fit the chassis |
| 14th Aug 15 | Steering | Alloy steering box overhaul and lowering |
| 15th Aug 15 | Dashboard | Dashboard |
| 16th Oct 15 | Roll over protection | The roll over protection bar design |
| 4th Nov 15 | Engine returns | Trial fit of engine |
| 8th Nov 15 | Transmission | Connecting up the drive train |
| 16th Nov 15 | Front bodywork | Replacing the missing front bodywork |
| 24th Nov 15 | Brake pedal and steering box mounting | Brake pedal and steering box mounting |
| 2nd Dec 15 | Brakes | Refurb of the brakes keeping them mechanical |
| 9th Dec 15 | Custom tie bars | Front suspension custom tie bars |
| 12th Dec 15 | Throttle pedal | Throttle pedal from a Mini fits well |
| 13th Dec 15 | Rear radius rods | Rear radius rods to cure famous over steer |
| 15th Dec 15 | Steering arm and linkage | Steering arm and linkage mods/fabrication |
| 23rd Dec 15 | Rear bulkhead and floor supports | Preparation for floor and seatbelt mounts etc |
| 8th Jan 16 | Steering wheel | Changing from a 15" to a 13" |
| 28th Jan 16 | Starting Handle | Starting handle |
| 05th Feb 16 | Radiator | Resizing the radiator size and making mounting brackets |
| 19th Feb 16 | Wiring harness | Standard Ruby harness with flashers and dip headlights + 12V conversion. |
| 20th Feb 16 | Fuel Tank | Custom fuel tank |
| 3rd March 16 | Front fire wall | Adding alloy panels to create a fire wall |
| 1st April 16 | Twin SU carburettors | Adding twin carburettors |
| 7th April 16 | Gearbox problems | 4 speed gearbox corrosion problems |
| 13th April 16 | Transmission tunnel | Another safety feature and keeps the rain out. |
| 26th April 16 | Exhaust | Cherry bomb exhaust |
| 13th June 16 | Testing | Testing the engine, fuel system and electrics |
| 1st July 16 | Shockers | Replacing the mechanical shock absorbers |
| 1st July 16 | Taking stock | Preparing for the first hill climb in September 16 |
| 20th July16 | Wheels and tyres | Difficult choices for tyres |
| 4th Aug 16 | Creating the front bodywork | Four panels to complete the front bodywrk |
| 4th Aug 16 | seat belts | Seat belts for safety perhaps |
| 26th Aug 16 | Taking Stock-2 | Entering the first hill climb, reflections |
| 21st Feb 17 | Cycle wiings and modified exhaust.html | Start of the winter 2016/17 upgrades |
| 23rd March 17 | Mirrors and aeroscreens | Essential to complete the vintage look |
| 14th April 17 | Battery drain problems | Battery drain from electric water pump |
| 14th April 17 | Summary after redesign of critical items | A full seven issues identified after Forrestburn trial |
| 5th May 17 | Lights | Adding road legal lights |
| 24th June 17 | Battery charging revisited | More problems with battery charging |
| 14th July 17 | Starting issues | Starting issues with 6V starter |
| 26th July 17 | Tool storage | Place to put tools if you drive it on the road |
| 14th Aug 17 | Brakes binding | Plagued by brakes that bind |
| 28th Aug 17 | Electronic distributor | Upgrading distributor |
| 21st Jan 19 | 2017-2019 Upgrade | 2017-2019 Major upgrade, tuned engine, better brakes etc |
| 29th Jan 19 | Tonneau cover not quite | Home made tonneau for trailering to events |
| 28th Feb 19 | Dynamator | Dynamator and water pump thermostat |
| 9th Mar 19 | Cushions for racing seats? | Gail from GJ Upholstery makes me some seats |
| 22 Mar 19 | Temp, Volts,USB | Temp and Volt gauge from Chinese cigar adapter |
| 2nd Aug 21 | Rack and Pinion Steering | Rack and pinion steering conversion using Hilman Imp parts |
| 4th Aug 21 | Adding Caster | Setting the caster angle of the steering to 6 deg |
| . | Shock absorber improvement | Improving the Friction Shock absorbers in the Bowden front suspension |
| . | Rear Panhard Rod | Revisit the rear Panhard rod |
| . | Improved Headlights | Improved headlights to help with MoT |
| . | Petrol Pump | Fuel Pump Upgrade |
Simple 12 volt mod from the 6 volt dynamo remove the third brush install 12volt 106 LUCAS regulator and job done the dynamo will run up and the regulator will control it.Regarding the brakes as they are new "" cook em"" wear them in drive constantly apply brakes or drive with foot lightly on brake pedal it will improve .
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Hydraulic brakes fitted now with dual cct and balance bar front to back, much improved I now have brakes.
DeleteWheels try 15inch rims better handling and will give you more revs for the hills .
ReplyDeleteTwin carbs ? Well they look nice but often too much for 750c needle selection important, lighten flywheel get the revs up !
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The capacity has gone up in the latest engine rebuild to 800cc and high lift cam should consume all the petrol fast I hope.
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