heraldhabitat Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Well I am spending an hour a night now finishing off, the 13/60 estate, I think the handpainted look might just catch on ;-) Things to do, replace siderail, finish bits and bobs on the body, get headlights working, wire up the driving lamps, fit CB, check rear hubs and bleed the brakes.I went to the Leicester Sunshine Rally in it and it was very well behaved (except no lights)The only problem is that I have just bought a stunning 2000 Mk2 estate, the team are a bit rebelious, (the scurvey dogs), and want me to take that instead of the herald I have lavished so much time money and brushes on! !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Last night I sort of looking at the spots I hope to fit... does that count as preparation?*leaves stuff to the very last minute then does decapitated chicken impression in last week* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 [quote by=heraldhabitat link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=172 date=1156371746]Well I am spending an hour a night now finishing off, the 13/60 estate, I think the handpainted look might just catch on ;-)[/quote]Yep, I'm doing a disgraceful bodge and just hand painting over the rusty patches in time for the RBRR! :oI will be having a bare metal respray very soon after it though, I hasten to add!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Can we hear some more RBRR bodges please - because Hutch seems to think it's a reason to restore his car for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Well I'm hopefully off to 'fix' the door of my steed with a big hammer this weekend, does that count???Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david langrick Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 car 9 , 1964 MK1 2.5 PI.running in nicely now. No oil leaks , Clock up some more miles this weekend and up to the area meet. nxt. Tue. evening.still pulling like a train ,.watch out all heading north very quickly especially round corners and islands.PI squadron cleared and ready for take off, all hand luggage allowed including explosive cocktails for fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 [quote by=thescrapman link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=177 date=1156499516]Well I'm hopefully off to 'fix' the door of my steed with a big hammer this weekend, does that count???[/quote]Well we repatriated our steed and did our 'fixing' and now we can get in the drivers door.My co-driver couldn't resist having a fiddle and got it running on more than 3 cylinders, and it will cruise at 60 so I am told, I had gone home by then!But it has highlighted a few other issues. It has a nightmare vibration at about 40 upwards, and he has spotted a nice shiny jubilee clip on the prop.So 2 questions have arisen there. Is that the resonant frequency for a mk1 2000 prop, like 55ish is the one for a spitfire???Will a mk2 2000 Manual OD or mk2 2.5PI prop fit a Mk1. Does anyone have a decent spare one???Also the OD doesn't. Will a Mk2 2.5Pi box fit a Mk1 2000??? I think I can lay my hands on one of these if required.Have managed to get a few pictures, attached is it's worse side, kinda.Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 [quote by=jcarruthers link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=176 date=1156495048]Can we hear some more RBRR bodges please - because Hutch seems to think it's a reason to restore his car for...[/quote]I am hoping if time allows to cover the sheds wheel arches in gaffer tape..does this count as partial restoration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 [quote by=ajp25tc link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=180 date=1156623701]I am hoping if time allows to cover the sheds wheel arches in gaffer tape..does this count as partial restoration?[/quote]It is going to for us. But we will paint it with Grey Fergie Tractor paint from the local farmers supply shop to do a 'proper job'!Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I feel out done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Any chance I could have some pics of the "RBR Sheds" and I will put them up in a new section on www.shedtune.co.uk I will be bringing my lap top on the RBR so can update as the run progresses..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 And the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 Crikey, you've gotta have a go at that door!The RBRR is open to all types of condition of car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 That doesn't make me feel so bad about the state of my car now! :PA quick paint and new suspension and it might actually pass as a car at the start! ;DThe piccy below shows the current paint 'problem' and also the height of the front suspension... :B :B...only good if you like star gazing! :PStill, the new front springs and shocks will be here soon.......won't they David???? :P ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 these are great! keep them coming -dont feel bad about the state of your motors I will get them all up on the shed site tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 The RBRR attracts all conditions of car, so do not feel bad if your car is a bit scabby. Also do not feel bad if your car is immaculate!Most cars taking part are above average in condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=185 date=1156683283]Crikey, you've gotta have a go at that door![/quote]We did have a go at it...... with a lump hammer! ;DColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 [quote by=thescrapman link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=189 date=1156712933]We did have a go at it...... with a lump hammer! ;DColin[/quote]Is that what caused the damage in the first place? ;DI remember Andy Mac. driving into a skip in the worksalike just before it's 'debut'. Then the week we took it to the Pyrenees he 'dyked' it and had to fit two new doors, and refit the rear windscreen ... after adjusting the gap with a jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 www.shedtune.co.uk now has a new RBR shed section! please keep me updated on your sheds progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Stealth Shed- nice term! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 [quote by=Greeks link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=190 date=1156725159]Is that what caused the damage in the first place? ;D[/quote]No, it was the previous owner reversing down the road with the drivers door open, caught it on a parked car.. :(Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 *Casually looks at shedtune........Chokes on coffee*BORDER LINE SHED!!!!!! :oHow very dare you!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Would you prefer my complete shed in exchange!...only joking heard a great line the other day.."what is the best classic of all time?""The one in your shed" came the reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Well I ordered a helicoil kit today to repair my head stud so tomorrow I'm going into canley to pick up a head gasket,head studs and nuts etc. Wont get a chance to do anything till next weekend as I need to finish the bathroom , only tiling so should be done in a weekend. Started writing a list of jobs I need to do and it kept getting longer so I've torn it in half so its just 2 little lists,easy! Cuts you're work load in half ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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