Building a Realm C type

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:30 am

Well done so far, Steve. A minor glitch to sort out I’m sure. Then you can get your can of Dulux and 3 inch brush and she’ll be looking glorious. Keep us updated, please. And spend a bit more time on your own cars!

Geoff

Series1 Stu · Post by **Series1 Stu** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:16 am

Nice job,Steve.

I'm in a similar position with a replica build. What solution did you use for seat belts to ensure compliance?

Regards

Post by **mgcjag** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:59 pm

Hi Stuart...the Realm chassis is designed with fixing points for a 3 point harness...the IVA manual has precise details of what's required in the seat belt section..your best option is to find out what someone else has done and passed if they have the same build as yours......also note seat build dimensions/head restraints come into plan with the location of the belt mounts...and seat build also affects the forward vision requirements...Steve

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:04 pm

Steve, are the seats from the original car and hence you had to use them? They look more like barn doors that’ll increase the drag dramatically. Could you fit MX5 seats instead?

Geoff

Post by **mgcjag** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:26 pm

Hi Geoff....original Car? ...I used a doner xj6 for engine. suspension. Diff. brakes.....seats are very similar to original C type seats...Steve

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:19 pm

Ok, Steve, but what are those two high lumps sticking up above the cockpit in your earlier photo? Post no. 20

Geoff

Post by **mgcjag** » Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:36 pm

Hi Geoff....iva requires head restraints....either as part of the seat or mounted behind the seat....made up this to fix into the harness mount just above the top of the seat backs...you have to get creative

...will they stay on after the test

.Steve

Simon P · Post by **Simon P** » Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:49 am

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:12 pm

Looking great Steve.

Post by **mgcjag** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:45 pm

Quick update....IVA passed and now fully registered with DVLA....and at the painters..Steve
Ok edited to 3 photos

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:52 pm

Very pretty and three images in one post. I normally have to post three separate images.

Geoff

Post by **mgcjag** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:00 pm

And no its not the undercoat...this is it straight out of the gun..assembly then cut/polish....Steve

DWW · Post by **DWW** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:16 pm

Looks Premium, so you bringing it to Moss Jaguar meet in June?

Post by **mgcjag** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:21 pm

Hi Danny..no I won't be at Angus.s this year..Steve

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