Daylight after 18 years

[DavidLaver]

I thought the Michelins were expensive until I saw the Yokos.

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/michelin-tb5

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/yokohama/avs-v-1/285-40-zr15-92w-301053

Interesting how the fronts and rears are different.

[DavidLaver]

I didn't realise TB15s were road legal.  The Stratos gets a mention in the video clip.  Also interesting to hear how the measurements work, one system on tread width, another on total width.

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/michelin-tb15

[lancialulu]

Shame they dont do TBF15 in the right size. TB5's seem a bit marginal unless it dry.

[RobD]

Lovely looking car Tim and a worthy addition to the collection.
 For my birthday Margaret bought me some of those Dayglo bicycle clips from Aldi, the ones with the flashing LEDs. I can't complain, it was in retaliation for the £2.50 Postal order I put in her birthday card a few months back.

[peteracs]

Nice one, maybe it will start a trend....

Peter

[LanciaThema8.32]

Is it possible to find a Lancia Stratos replica?This replica how much did it take to be finished?

[RobD]

Google is a wonderful thing y'know...

http://www.listerbell.com/

[lancialulu]

Is it possible to find a Lancia Stratos replica?This replica how much did it take to be finished?

a serious amount of money in 1989... Built by the late ledgendary Bob Pilott of Courney Garages. If you add up the current Lister Bell price list you will get an idea....

[SanRemo78]

Is it possible to find a Lancia Stratos replica?This replica how much did it take to be finished?

Plenty about! Two current manufacturers are Hawk Cars (Originally Transformer Cars) and Lister Bell. Other manufacturers, all gone bust now were Allora, CAE, Corse and Napier Motorsport (variations on the same theme). Both current makers offer Stradale and Group 4 in round and square arch, LHD or RHD, stradale interiors or group 4 interiors. Multiple engine options from both manufacturers but the recommended units are Alfa Romeo's Busso V6.

Trouble is that very few come up for sale and usually pop up first through the Stratos Enthusiasts Club at www.stratosec.com, we're a friendly bunch too!

Come say hi!

Guy

[lancialulu]

Task to fit this coated (Zircotech) exhaust then finish the coolant replumb and maybe turn the key on Sunday......

[simonandjuliet]

Far too pretty to refit, stick candles in it and put it on the table !

[lancialulu]

Well I did fit it and finished the re plumb, belts and various other small recommissioning jobs and turned the key today.

Lovely sound !!!

But then she boiled over (traced to a faulty Brand New termostat) antifreeze all over garage floor and car. Still got to sort a leaking header tank and possible air locks but play suspended until the header tank is rewelded....

Oh yes I did slot a gear and do 1m in the garage so the clutch seems to work as does the gearchange.

[the.cern]

You are getting there Tim!!! One day soon ...... !!

How about some more photographs.

                             Andy

[lancialulu]

How about some more Photos

When I get her back in the daylight!! She put my shoulder out yesterday - certainly living up to "shades of grey"!!!

[lancialulu]

Update. Finally nailed the reason it would not start easily. Repaired a broken engine temperature sensor lead, and now it starts on the button.

Sorting out miscellaneous electrical problems of a 25 year old car coming out of storage, a new set of tyres and a mechanical handbrake (it has a hydraulic handbrake currently....)  then I hope to get it to my friendly MOT man in the next couple of weeks.....