R Type special (the long journey ahead)

[SHobbs]

Hello,
I am a new BDC member in the East Midlands area and have recently purchased an R type rolling chassis and Harry Rose body tub with the intention of building a special (it’s going to be a long journey…)

My car doesn’t come with an Engine and gearbox, and with this in mind, I would like to use a Shadow/T1 engine.

Looking at the BDC rules on specials, it appears that I need to keep with the automatic gearbox, is this just for racing?

If it’s only for racing, would the club recognise the car if I convert to a manual box (I ask as the TH400 box also went into the E-type V12, so the conversion to a manual Getrag box looks to be a serious possibility).

Has anyone had the same dilemma on the forum?
Has anyone converted a V8 to manual?

Many thanks

Stuart

[Stephen Blakey]

Hi Stuart,

I just spent ages typing a reply to that, pressed "submit" and it vanished.

I can't face going through that again. It would be easier if I just popped round for a chat and a cup of tea?

Long story short, I'm not far away and also have an R Type Bentley project, albeit an abandoned one (after reading the BIVA regs).

Will you be joining us at the E. Mids AGM on Saturday?

Kind regards,

Stephen

[Christopher Carnley]

Did you acquire this from "Grandison," Musselburgh?

The Shadow / T series V,8 s are to be avoided, they are full of corrosion.

Better to go for a"Spirit" or an S1 6 cylinder.

"WIth many a winding turn".

[SHobbs]

Hi Christopher,

I did buy the car from Musselburgh.
Interesting feedback on the Shadow engine and I will take on board when trying to source a motor.

Many thanks

Stuart

[SHobbs]

Hi Stephen,

I have only just seen your reply, I didn't make the AGM as we were entertaining guests.

It would be good to meet and chat through options. I am in Weston Underwood.

or perhaps a telephone chat would also work.

Stuart

[Stephen Blakey]

Hi Stuart,

Apparently, I'm 12 minutes from Weston Underwood. I'll send you a text message.

Stephen