Even more 'mods'.

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·      Strengthening the body tub. A reinforced 20mm box section bar, will be situated under the dashboard to span from the right to the left of the cockpit. This will complement the rigidity of the scuttle top and body tub coalescing a supplementary safety feature protecting against side impact.

·      The Steering Column. The original extended steering column will be re-made to incorporate a collapsible centre section establishing enhanced protection from frontal damage. Where the column passes through the bulkhead a ‘sealed bearing’ will be positioned to improve ‘steering movement’.

   

·      The weather equipment. The hood rear fasteners and frame webbing will be reinforced to ensure firmer along with stronger tension. The frame bars and fixing mechanism will be cleaned and galvanised. A chamfered timber beading glued to the top of the boot space will also provide points to fix the hood.

·      Air Flow into the Cockpit. De-mister channels will be cut in the scuttle top. Trunking will be fed from the engine compartment to channel the flow of air acting as a natural de-mister unit.

·      Building up the body panels. There will be a comprehensive dry build of the wings, nose cone, scuttle and central tub before any of the parts are dispatched to the paint shop.

These proposals will elevate the project too much more than a simple re-build or restoration. It has become our ‘concept’. The anticipated changes to the bodywork will dramatically alter the appearance of the vehicle; this together with the modifications to the chassis, suspension and drive train guarantees the transformation of the Burlington into a “proper” car.