SWB Cat restoration, can anyone help?

[dirt track date]

Hi

I have a SWB cat thats a bit of a mess at the moment. Its chassis and top deck are badly 'home' made and all three drive belts are very worn. I'm gonna check the sdp belt Kazsal mentioned on yatchys xls/swb restoration thread.

A 6Z16M298045 from sdp-si.com

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/PartDetail...54&GroupID=342

I've got a couple of rear ones from a procat restoration that should fit.

As for the chassis and top deck I'll get one made but I'd like to get a 'white' GRP one cut. Does anyone know of any sources where I can get this material? Someone mentioned this being the subject of a previous thread on here but I've looked and can't find anything.

I also need a front axle T086 if anyone has got a spare one, or failing that if someone can give me the dimensions I'll make one. Other parts required are:
2 x front hubs T029 (the originals have split)
2 x upper pivot blocks T079 (originals drilled so wishbone mounting is sloppy?)
2 x Front upper pivot blocks T058 (Large screw has ruined threads)
1 x Rear track rod A095
And total long shot but an original front bumpr would be nice. Or failing that an XL bumper in reasonable to good condition.

Is anyone making repro cat tyres?

Also can you still get screw that look like the originals from anywhere?

Thanks to people on oople, rctech and schumacher forums for help on my Top Cat and Pro Cat projects the cars are looking great, will post some pictures of both soon.

Alex

[terry.sc]

Originally Posted by dirt track date

As for the chassis and top deck I'll get one made but I'd like to get a 'white' GRP one cut. Does anyone know of any sources where I can get this material? Someone mentioned this being the subject of a previous thread on here but I've looked and can't find anything.

Search for G10 epoxy sheet to find suppliers, there are plenty around everywhere and can even be ordered by any hobby shop with an account with MacGregor. Most hobby size sheets are 6" x 12", which might be a bit short. I would suggest Presspahn

Is anyone making repro cat tyres?

No need for repros as Schumacher still sell them in soft compound fronts rears

Also can you still get screw that look like the originals from anywhere?

The screws are just standard pan head self tapping screws in no.4 and no.2 size, available from most hardware suppliers. For small quantities I would usually use Modelfixings.co.uk

[dirt track date]

Hi Terry

Thanks for the quick reply, I'm on the case.......

Alex

[DerbyDan]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

The screws are just standard pan head self tapping screws in no.4 and no.2 size, available from most hardware suppliers. For small quantities I would usually use Modelfixings.co.uk

Thanks for that link Terry - will probably need to get some fixings for my TopCat re-build, I presume the No.2s are the smaller screws that are used for the bearing holders (gearbox side plates & at the front axles - on a 2wd)? - then No.4s being the size for the rest (obv in different lengths)?

[terry.sc]

Yes, no.2 screws are 2.2mm diameter, the no.4 screws are 2.9mm diameter. Screw lengths are also all imperial, Modelfixings lists all the metric equivalent sizes in their lists.

[Stretch]

The original front bumper was a bent piece of grey plastic, that needed spacers to clear the front pulley and belt (which the under tray wrapped around. They were 'a bit' brittle when new, so the chances of finding one are small...

[BORMAC]

Glad to see another SWB project under way. How's it coming along mate?

I have a SWB car which I built from parts. I custom cut (by hand and sanded to a neat finish) some white glass sheet that I purchased from Keith @ KAMTEC models (he makes lots of repro shells). This worked well for me.

As for the front grey bumper I managed to find one and I can tell you it is very VERY brittle. So brittle in fact that it snapped clean when I lifted the car at the nose by holding the bumper- DOH!!! I can assure you I was really peeved when this happened and am still upset that it broke so easily. From what I was told it was new old stock. I wish someone would repro this item.

I am in need of a short main belt myself, have you had any luck finding these?

Got any pics to share of your car so far?

Cheers-Jason

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Here it is. At the moment its still fitted with MMS Diff and please ignore the rear wing. Still need battery staps, front axle, rear upper pivot blocks, 1 roll bar clamp and one ball joint.

[BORMAC]

Great job getting this far. Very nice

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Inc very rare gear cover



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