Rumpith Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yes, Neil, it has taken an age, but good restorers like to take their time (and cost a lot, as I'm finding out!). However, I think the RBRR entrants will be suitably impressed with the finish when I turn up at the Plough. It really is going to look the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2000 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 [quote by=AlanChatterton link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=142 date=1155461179]All that is left to do is;New suspensionPoly Bush kitTyresSpot lightsCLEANServiceThrash!!Hope to have it MOT'd by the end of August...................[/quote]Why do I get this sinking feeling that I'm going to get dragged to assist in some of these areas.......?Mind you, that'd be fair enough as he's going to get dragged into helping me when I change the clutch in mine! ;DProgress for Team 85: So far, minimalStill to do:Poly bush suspensionChange to overdrive gearbox and replace clutch (I have a clutch but, as yet, not a gearbox)Fit new engine mountingsFit stereo system - can't do 2,000 miles with just the original radio!!Free-off rear brakes, and adjust in order to appease the MOT manGet new MOT certificateAnything else I've forgotten!So, what with having two near-full time jobs, and being out the next two weekends, September's gonna be fun!What's the current record for nights without sleep BEFORE you start the RBR??? :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Here's my "Still to do" list (just to cheer everyone else up!!!)Rebuild engineRebuild gearboxRefit engine, gearbox, transmissionRefit rear suspensionRefit brakes and new brake linesAttach all electricalsConvert to alternatorAdd electronic fuel pump and electronic ignitionRefit doors and bootlidRe-upholster seatsfit new carpetsfit all interior trimfit all exterior trimrun-inplus a load of other stuff I've probably forgotten!Feel better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Bennett Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Progress on my P.I. estate UBH 9J not quite as planned. Currently has engine and box out after dumping thrust washers in the sump. Just when we thought welding was finished managed to find more holes in nearside floorpan and outrigger, not to mention the valance. Having had to move premises recently we are still trying to sort everything out which doesn't help. Another minor detail nearly forgot car needs full respray! Apart from that ready to go! Anyone got any Rover 800 Recaros they want rid of ? Having just fitted a set to Alan Chattertons P.I can confirm they are excellent. Just delivered the car back this evening. So much more comfortable and supportive when thrashing round the lanes, sorry carefully tootling round the lanes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Quote:So much more comfortable and supportive when thrashing round the lanes, sorry carefully tootling round the lanes!Quote:......................that would explain why I need to change the clutch too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Bennett Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well I've got to get work from somewhere! Need a quote then? Only an advisory old bean! I'm sure it will be fine, knowing how carefully you drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Picked up my likely steed last night. a slightly (OK, very) rough looking dreadnought class Mk1 2000 saloon. The previous owner, Finn, described it as having a slight misfire. If you count running on 4 cylinders and flames out of the exhaust then yes, it has a slight misfire.Will take large hammer to the drivers door in a week or so and will then be able to get in and out the correct side.So almost ready then....... CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Making wonderful progress with my Spit - yesterday I had some luvverly bodywork modifications done to it, that should make it more aerodynamic. Although the passenger may have trouble getting in and out,..:'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 :oAt risk of stating the obvious, that's not good. :(Is it fixable, or a write-off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Oh, Chris, that's awful. You must be gutted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Oh b*gger, i hope everyone in the car was Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 [quote by=RumPith link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=156 date=1155653524]You must be gutted![/quote]Well, I've been happier... :-/There was only me in the Spit, and only 1 guy in the Polo that hit me, and we're both okay - I'm kinda glad he didn't hit the driver's side though - that door's bent in quite a way...I'd be suprised if the insurance company decide to write it off - it's insured for an agreed value of £10k, and I can't imaging the repairs costing that much. Especially since it's just the bodywork - all the mechanicals are fine.Now I've just got to hope that the insurance company pay up in a timely manner so that I can still make the RBRR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Chris,Good luck. I hope you get Willows to do the work.What a shame, still 7 weeks to go.Let me know the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Good luck Chris, glad all involved are OK... such a pain when you've only just got it all finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 New brake and fuel lines all made and fitted. Rear suspension (swing spring) all done. Hubs, brake cylinders, etc. all done.Progress, at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Got the discs resurfaced today on the hubs with a neat tool called a procutNew pads fitted mintex 1155's cured the high speed wheel vibration.Most bizarre thing was the guy that runs the garage in ashford races a 2.7ltr vitesse230 bhp at the wheels 280 at the flywheel See their Webb site for more info!http://www.powerbase-auto.co.uk/julian_racing.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 [quote by=thescrapman link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=153 date=1155647741]Picked up my likely steed last night. a slightly (OK, very) rough looking dreadnought class Mk1 2000 saloon. The previous owner, Finn, described it as having a slight misfire. If you count running on 4 cylinders and flames out of the exhaust then yes, it has a slight misfire.Will take large hammer to the drivers door in a week or so and will then be able to get in and out the correct side.So almost ready then....... CheersColin[/quote]This sounds worthy of being deemed a shed! would you like it featured on www.shedtune.co.uk send some pics and a bit of a story about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 So, started taking the gearbox out today to replace the clutch............ easy.Not so easy when I snapped all 3 studs on the manifold!!Rats!So, now injection equipment off, manifold off, drill and new studs then replace. Oh, must change the clutch while I'm there!!At this moment in time, there is strong possibility of there being a last minute change of RBRR car to the Yellow estate!!!!Groan! Will keep you posted Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 pull your finger out chatterton and get a decent car to the start!you have still got weeks to go! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Bennett Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Just bought my old chicane back from my ex lodger who had used and abused it, not to mention bent it! Now spoilt for choice! Got three potential RBRR chariots and they are all knackered to varying degrees!" Sorry Tim looks like there may be a few amendments to our entry. Will advise as soon as decided which one stands the best chance of making it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david langrick Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 go for the PI ...goodPI entries this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_1360 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Got most of mine done now, just waiting for the overdrive gearbox to turn up. Its been on order for nearly 10 weeks now so must soon be ready!Anybody done it in a herald without an overdrive? Anybody got any ideas about what to do if it don't turn up in time? Is it worth fitting a spitfire diff, will that make much difference?Fingers crossed its not another 2 weeks like every other time i've rang up to see if its ready!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Well, Team Red Bus took a step closer yesterday with a fresh ticket... A nice tune at Moordale Motors (thanks Dale) see's her singing at the top of her voice - I do love tunnels ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks for the words of encouragement Nigel!!New clutch is in, gearbox is back on. Went to put the new gearbox mount on and discovered that the holes are in the wrong place........back to Earlparts!!Manifold due to come off soon to be re-drilled........., Polybush kit collected (thanks to Mr Pearson of Canley Classics!)Feeling confident of BWK14K making the start................... (pigs fueled, ready for flight!)Watch this space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Progress on BRP is on my blog but the biggest frustraion I am having at the moment is trying to get a mount sorted out for my camcorder ::)Oh, then I need to find out why the Cibies aren't working and fix em.In addition put some carpets back in - stripping out the car for competition reasons is making it too noisy for a long road trip. Maybe this will be the last RBRR in this car as by 2008 it will have a roll cage, sprint engine, fire extinguisher etc etc and will be a bit too wearing for a road car.A good reason to get my spare TR7 or the Vitesse back on the road :-/ ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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