The wheelarch lip was rusty anyway...cut it off and weld outer wing to inner wing, not very pretty but then covered with fibreglass arch. The wide arches are not a lot of use as I think it takes at least 10" wheels to fill them.
As I understand it...For UK historic rally use the wheels must remain 13" (15" may be possible as I believe as they were homolgated but I'm not sure). 13x10 rubber is impossible to find apparently. Brakes must be period, not "modern", brake choices are limited too with 13" wheels.
The Works style "Inbetween" size rear arch which extends down onto the cill panel is available from Bert Smeets in Belgium. He has also had f/glass boot and bonnets, front spoiler made.
The Works cars used metal boot/bonnet lightened by cutting our the "ribs" I believe, the only fibreglass was arches/front spoiler however that was about to change I think for 1981, hence more f/glass items including "chevette" and stratos style lamp pods and a rear spoiler. TR7V8 rally program axed however.
As a replica, I have tried to keep my car accurate and in period. Most people dont worry about stuff like this but just put on what they like most.
<ul><b><li>Ex BL Development TR8 (Rally Replica).</li>
<li>The First and Only UK TR7 "Victory Edition" (Now Sold) </li>
<li>Ex-BL/Safety Devices Development 8v Rally Car.</li>
<li>"The Shape of things to Come" Trailer.</b></li></ul>
<b><font color="blue">http://www.croyde-bay.com/triumph.htm</font id="blue"></b>
<b><font color="blue">croydebay@aol.com</b></font id="blue">
