Jason Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Well done Ellis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Blimey!Might see soem action on the Blog!!!!Maybe not though.Well done Nutter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=51 date=1148329174]Blimey!Might see soem action on the Blog!!!!Maybe not though.Well done Nutter![/quote]Thanks guys - yeah, OK fair enough I do need to bring it up to date - I need to write a few articles for the mag as well (lights and the quill shaft change)... that reminds me... I need to ask someone a favour !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yeah, a week or so after the LCC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Paint is finally done!!! I haven't seen it yet, but apparently it looks stunning!!!This week I have been helping Dave Pearson's pension fund by buying a load of parts from Canleys (seriously, thanks to Dave for all his advice on various parts and upgrades):Swing spring conversion kit including thicker front anti-roll bar3/4" lowering block330lb 1" lower front springsTrunnion kits and boltsNext parts order will be the Koni's (front and rear) and polybushes.I'm getting the replacement calipers locally, just for convenience (they collect and deliver for free)That will be almost everything in terms of parts (although I'll probably fit a new rad and a Kenlowe fan, new brake master cylinder, etc., and there are bound to be other odd bits and pieces).I expect things to start taking shape very quickly now, and will be updating the blog a little more regularly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 Jon,Keep going- well done!What plans for the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Unleaded conversionTubular manifoldPorted and polished headDouble valve springsKent road/race camlightened flywheelStacksdouble timing chainConversion to overdriveanything else I can think of as it comes along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ahhhh. Problems.The PI Saloon I am using currently needs;One sillOne outriggerOne Hole in the front panel welding up4 new tyresSprings/shocks/polybush kitengine/gearbox mountingscustom seat runners for the new seatsnew exhaustoil filter kitoil pressure guagenew clutchMOTTaxInsuranceFettlingPerhaps I ought to actually do something rather than just starting it every weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Well you'd better get a ****** move on, then, Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Well you'd better get a ****** move on, then, Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Tim. thanks for update. Phone numbers could be very useful. I am only just starting the preparation, let alone finishing. Dont keep giving the time factor,it only upsets me how quickly it is coming.Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Last time my car was'nt ready till the day we left. Scary stuff did'nt even get a chance for a shakedown! Worth it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nothing like a bit of adrenalin... I love it... that's why I have still to build an entire car for the RBRR ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 When I saw your name James I thought I'd be reading how you pulled out all the stops and now had a completed spitfire .Oh well guess you know what your doing! ;D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 [quote by=Alex link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=62 date=1148661099]When I saw your name James I thought I'd be reading how you pulled out all the stops and now had a completed spitfire .Oh well guess you know what your doing! ;D ;)[/quote]Mwahhaa - hysterical/nervous laughter is getting me through the situation...If only I really knew what I was doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnerboy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Almost ready (WHAT am I saying!!). Had the carbs balanced at the TR Centre in Wakefield and now she pulls like a train, much improved. Swapped out the tinted band windscreen for a clear one this morning (so I can actually see properly at night when sitting on the higher MX5 seats....) and just fitted a Frank Ashton intermittent wash/wipe system which works a treat. Well, it does after speaking to Frank and having him talk your cack-handed correspondent through some very obvious wiring errors...Get the wire wheels balanced during the week and then it's a shake down run on the Carrera Caledonia next Friday woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_1360 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Just got all the suspension and brakes changed on the herald. ;DBrakes feel a bit soft but think its air in the calipers. But now the petrol pipes started leaking :'(Doesn't matter as couldn't go any where until the brakes are right anyway ;DHope i can get it sorted tomorrow as i want to drive it again! ;DIt just seams to have taken such a long time to do very little work :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnerboy Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Sometimes it seems like that Steve - it will all come together OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Car has passed its MOT with flying colours. I've had to have 5 new tyres fitted, and because I know the RBRR can be a bit wet(!) I've had 'wet weather' directional tyres fitted. Well in for a penny...However this expense, plus a couple of other niggly bits that needed doing, has meant the suspension and bushes upgrade has had to be put off until I save up for another month or three!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Well done John pleased to hear it passed .I'm sure we all know what you mean about the expense and niggly bits if its not one thing it's another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Well, the Spit passed it's MOT today, so is now officially back on the road and terrorising the streets of Norfolk.There are no major jobs to do on it before the RBRR, but a few things I do want to get done include fitting an oil catch tank, wiring in my rear foglights, and fitting a pair of driving lights at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I got a tiny pair of spots from halfords about 1.5 " by 1" put them just inside the overiders hardly see them but they're the equivelent to 4 headlights.Worked really well on the 04 rbrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Just arranged a date for fuel injection fitting :-) Now just gotta sort out the ignition gremlins so I can start the beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 The GT6 is more or less ready, done 1000 miles on its new engine. Only 4 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Sorry Tim how long? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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