More and more modifications

Ultimately, this was the state of the car when we first pulled it out from the garage in Liverpool. Upon the discovery of this major fault Chris immediately assumed that to solve this problem would be insurmountable, inevitably bringing the entire project to an abrupt end. 

But, he had not banked on the ingenuity of Colin. He has now totally re-designed the rear chassis of the car. The fabricated outriggers extend from the main box section to include end brackets together with triangular cross supports. This re-formed section concludes the spine of the entire chassis. The petrol tank has been relocated and lowered by 20cms promising a lower centre of gravity, which also, incidentally, has exposed a genuine boot space. Additional side brackets fastened directly to the chassis and the new rear outriggers has removed all of the initial problems that resulted in the tub twisting. Other changes have made to the front and side of the chassis to balance the improvements to the rear. By fixing extension brackets to the middle outriggers that connect to the new front bumper ensures that the front wings now have secure fastening points that are rigid even when the car is at speed.

 All of these modifications have greatly improved not only the strength of the chassis but also the stability of the tub. The car as a result will handle like a professionally researched and designed vehicle. The expertise that Colin and Chris have in the field of constructing ‘racing’ vehicles will confirm that this will be the case.

There have also been cosmetic refinements to the body panels; by identifying and rectifying existing blemishes has consequently expanded their aesthetic values. The scuttle is now permanently fixed to the tub, the rear quarters have been altered to accurately follow the line of the body and the bonnet and nose cone have been raised by 3cms to improve their relationship to the front wings. To facilitate the connection of the fuel hose the petrol cap access has been moved to the lower left of the boot and, finally, extra adjustable fixing brackets will assist the levelling of the tub to the chassis, enabling it to sit perfectly straight. These adjustments have cleaned up the lines and have accentuated the naturally sexy look of the entire vehicle. This Burlington promises to be the best in the world.