The Daren Mk1 at HMSA in Macao - October-November '07

Latest developments in Macao

A complete spaceframe awaiting suspension arms	A spare engine (John Macdonald's Brabham BT40 Grand Prix winning engine) sits in the Daren to allow for measurements to be taken	Aluminum sheeting in place and ready to be riveted on.
	Additional rigidity obtained with a rollover hoop mounted to the spaceframe.	The very heavy de Dion tube now in place. The exhaust headers were the original ones on the car but have to be replaced to make way for a lower sitting engine
	Suspension arm jigs	A modified crank shows new water pump, now making it much easier to replace if ever the need arises
Telltale signs of an alternative engine mount on the floor of the spaceframe.
Mark Williams positions the hanger for the Hewland Mk5 gearbox.	Pedal assembly complete and fitted	The original Mk5 gearbox mated to a mule for positioning
Mark Williams works on the spaceframe	The original shocks were shot, coil  springs rusted beyond salvation.	Post sandblasting to see what could be salvaged
The cylinder head needed some cleaning as well as replacement for all parts within but the casting itself was in superb condition after all those years of inactivity.	Neville McKay works on the original engine block, preparing new taps. The block has been cleaned and all surface rust removed.