NG Kit Car

Body Shell

The NG TF body kit contains a number of GRP (glass reinforced plastic) body parts including the tub and a variety of associated brackets, bolts and other hardware. The GRP body parts fit completely inside the tub for transporting. I collected it with a hired trailer (photo 2) but I understand it would also fit inside a Transit van. Approximate overall dimensions are 250cm x 105cm x 62cm.

The GRP parts (photo 3) are: 

• main body shell (tub)

• front & rear wings

• front radiator cowl

• rear valance

• headlamp bowls

Other parts include: 

• chassis torque braces

• aluminium bonnet panels

• front grille

• steering column extension

• a host of brackets and fixings

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Bulkhead Holes

The first job on the body was to measure, mark and cut a number of holes in the bulkhead and footwell which are detailed in the NG manual (photo 4). A selection of rulers and squares is useful and a permanent OHP (overhead projector) pen is good for marking lines, etc. on the body. These marks can be removed with methylated spirit if a mistake is made but do not rub out accidentally.

A selection of drills and hole saws, a jigsaw and a keyhole saw make it quite straightforward to make the necessary holes and cuts.

 

Other Body Fitments

The following body related fitments can be found in other relevant sections:

• Chassis Number (Chassis Particulars)

• Steering Column Brackets (Steering Particulars)

• Rear Brake Hose (Rear Brakes)

• Filler Cap (Fuel System)

• Heater (Heater and Heater Outlet and Vents)

• Dashboard Formers (Dashboard)

• Hood Studs (Lift the Dot Fasteners)