Where are the Terrapins

[petercg365]

Can anybody suggest a good place to find Terrapins for sale? I currently have a couple of minis, but I am planning on selling one to create the space for an a-series engined Terrapin.

[MiNiTiCi]

Hi,
You might want to try posting in the wanted section of
RaceCarsDirect

or
FastRoadandTrack

or
MotorSportAdsUK

or
PistonHeads

Failing that why not buy a set of plans from Allan and build one from scratch

[petercg365]

Thanks for the sites.
I've ordered the book, but it hasn't arrived yet.
I was going to have a read and consider making one myself. The problem is lack of skill. I would have to get somebody else to make the parts and assemble them myself.
Any ideas on how much it would cost to have a chassis manufactured?

[Jawfish]

Hi,

I don't know how much it would cost, but building the chassis is not such a difficult undertaking. When I first build my chassis I had no skills, just a few welding courses. My project has been put on hold for a few years ( I built two Locost which are almost finished), but I'm getting back in it.

There is an immense satisfaction of starting from a bunch of tubes and ending with a chassis...

Plus you can always ask questions here if your stuck

[geoff leyland]

I have a Terrapin which I have not raced for 20 years, but has been restored and engine rebuilt a few years ago. Needs some more work to finish off and now my house restoration is (virtually) complete I hope to get back on the job.

Alternatively, it could go to a good home, for the right price of course.

Let me know Peter if you are still in the market....

Geoff

[wig]

well if he is'nt I will be !!....or in any other original models, does anyone know where the mk7 'rubber band' car is ??
Iv already got a modern bike engined example but would love to get my hands on one of the older cars, ideally a 10" wheeled type, with a decent a-series, or one of the more unusual like the the Mk7 or a ford engine/ mini box versions! There must be lots out there lurking, i cant believe that they've all been scrapped or crashed!

My number is 07977 937237

Regards

Richard

[petercg365]

Geoff,

I've been away from the forum, so have only just read your message. Is the Terrapin still for sale? How much would you part with it for?

Pete.

[geoff leyland]

Peter,
Did you get my earlier message ?

Geoff

[petercg365]

Geoff,

No, sorry. I can't check my e-mails at work and didn't manage at the weekend either. I'll have a look tonight, unless you can put it on the forum.
When did you send the message, because I checked late last week?

Pete.

[geoff leyland]

Should be in your private messages on the forum

Geoff

[petercg365]

Geoff,

I'm sure that I'm stupid, but I can't find where the private messages are on the forum. Any ideas?

[geoff leyland]

Peter,
If you log in to the forun and scroll down to the bottom of the page, your name should be there with private messages and a number. Just click on the number and it should take you to a list of them.

If not just give me a call on 01492 592122

Geoff

[desmondtimms]

We'll I'm still slogging away on one of them! A mk2. So far I've removed and hurled an 1100cc bike engine, and have a 1275 cc Mini unit to go in. I've bought a genuine 'S' set-up for the front which is now all rebuilt. Rebuilt the rear drum set-up with minifins. Had all the suspension nickle plated. Bought all new rose joints. Bought new springs and coil overs (AVO). rebuilt the steering. made a custom seat for it, and rebuilt the pedal set. Also had a new roll-over bar made which is the correct height.

Can anyone help with bodywork? no -didn't think so...

Best wishes to all my readers '[e-mail]' will find me, I only come here for my holidays.