Ellis Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Car 3 - The Big Red Bus (with a bit of black)Well, the new seats are in and new seat belts all round, oil cooler is mounted and pipe length measured, just need to get out and get them. New tyres sourced and will be fitted Monday if I get time or Tuesday if not. Compass now reads North when pointing North... the question is, does it change when the car changes direction (will report back).Also still to do...New dissie to be fittedHeavy duty spring to be fittedOil changeSpot lights... hmmmm, bit worried about cooling restrictions.New stereo to be fittedBusy few days, but more cosmetic than anything else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Dave Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Team 38 Been up farm again (Canley Classics), got engine & gearbox in, the triple carbs and radiator in, bit of tiding up here & there - even had time for a beer :P Tomorrow Daves going to fit dash, all the electrical & make an exhaust to fit manifold, fit petrol tanks, spotlights and book it in for MOTon Tuesday & just in case a retest on Thursday morning :o Then he can make a bonnet, fit roof & boot to Team 39's car & all Dave can say is panicing is for puffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Dave Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Team 38 Been up farm again (Canley Classics), got engine & gearbox in, the triple carbs and radiator in, bit of tiding up here & there - even had time for a beer :P Tomorrow Daves going to fit dash, all the electrical & make an exhaust to fit manifold, fit petrol tanks, spotlights and book it in for MOTon Tuesday & just in case a retest on Thursday morning :o Then he can make a bonnet, fit roof & boot to Team 39's car & all Dave can say is panicing is for puffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I'll tell you the only people panicing about Pearson are the organisers- he does this every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Shed gearbox swapped sat.Taxi died on the North circ Friday thought at worst I had done a Head gaskey but she went again! Now has more fans than a Robbie Williams concert,still have problem with shed going to try a different fuel pump tommorow,Taxi is at Dales being tuned then have to do all the minor stuff on both cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Shed gearbox swapped sat.Taxi died on the North circ Friday thought at worst I had done a Head gaskey but she went again! Now has more fans than a Robbie Williams concert,still have problem with shed going to try a different fuel pump tommorow,Taxi is at Dales being tuned then have to do all the minor stuff on both cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Fair play Andy- attempting to get two cars ready for this event, is a great achievement, especially considering that one has been sitting in a lock up for years!Spoke to Andy Mac. who has lobbed a V8 EFi into the 'Worksalike', having problems with overheating- knowing him he will sort.Been some mammoth re-builds for this event! Hats off to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=10CR,m=1111309471,s=199 date=1125874320]Fair play Andy- attempting to get two cars ready for this event, is a great achievement, especially considering that one has been sitting in a lock up for years!Spoke to Andy Mac. who has lobbed a V8 EFi into the 'Worksalike', having problems with overheating- knowing him he will sort.Been some mammoth re-builds for this event! Hats off to everyone![/quote]And keep a job and look after a 7 month old baby and stay with the misus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Sweating it at pres. Car being re-tested today following its failure the other day. They are gonna do a full test- nightmare!Craig Bennett phoned last night- no co-driver therefore not coming! Entry down to 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Right nearly there i think, cigarette lighters have been fitted, driving lights are now on and working, and with the use of a 3-way switch can come on independantly of the dipped/full beams, or come on with the full beams. I know they're pretty close together on the bumper, but i didn't want to put any more holes in the car, and i'll prob be taking them off after the 10CR. Hopefully all that I need to do now is get the spare wheel balanced as at the moment it has no weights on it, and pick up a fridge from a friend tomorrow, and wire it in. Then it's just a case of filling the boot up with spares tools and fluids, maybe taking some clothing for myself if there is any room left, and then heading to the plough thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 'Dreadnought' has passed its ticket!Now to finish her!Bloody knackering these events! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 "Dreadnought" - I think that needs to be signwritten on the side mate, great name! Well done on the MOT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dean Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Tim do you have a CD player in 'Dreadnought'?Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 No vibes I'm afraid except the gorgeous noise of a six cylinder exhaust note blown through a Witor stainless steel box- you do not need music (I say that with some thought as I love music).The name 'Dreadnought' came about from a number of things:1. Spent a bizarre Saturday night in a hotel on the La Carrera Caledonia called 'The Dreadnought Hotel' So memorable and weird! Even Jim McGuinness was perplexed!2. HMS Dreadnought is the only battleship to have sunk a German U Boat- Battle of Jutland 1916. Hope to chase a few German BMW and Mercs down with this car.3. Its grey- same as a battleship.Apols for the self indulgence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 No vibes I'm afraid except the gorgeous noise of a six cylinder exhaust note blown through a Witor stainless steel box- you do not need music (I say that with some thought as I love music).The name 'Dreadnought' came about from a number of things:1. Spent a bizarre Saturday night in a hotel on the La Carrera Caledonia called 'The Dreadnought Hotel' So memorable and weird! Even Jim McGuinness was perplexed!2. HMS Dreadnought is the only battleship to have sunk a German U Boat- Battle of Jutland 1916. Hope to chase a few German BMW and Mercs down with this car.3. Its grey- same as a battleship.Apols for the self indulgence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 there is an 8 track next to the valve wireless or radiogram for you young'erns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=10CR,m=1111309471,s=206 date=1125957455]So memorable and weird! Even Jim McGuinness was perplexed![/quote]Now you put it that way - that night _really_ was weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 00:20 Shed has had some wires thrown at it an now has a relay for main beam/spots and one for the aux cooling fan constant fuel to the carbs which seems to have fixed the misfire/lack of what little power it has,and a plan b elecy fuel pump mounted for a speedy swap....ah the start line is in sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan binnington Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Craig Bennett phoned last night- no co-driver therefore not coming! Entry down to 42.[/quote]Kevin Rochford is looking for a ride as co-pilot. would craig resurrect his entry if kevin co-drove?j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan binnington Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 if craig would ressurect his entry if he had a co-driver, kevin rochford would like to be that co-driverkevin can be texted on 4477 6432 4345can anyone forwrad this to craig?jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 It's been forwarded by Tim who, incidentally, is doing a great job as work is just piling up for me leaving me little chance to do much before the event itself ::)I hope we can get Craig's entry up and running again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Just been on the phone to Nigel Gair- he's revved up.Andy Mac phoned- 'Worksalike V8' is running at a good temp.Dave Tongue's mk1 is nearly readyMy spots are on, however have run out of 17 amp wire- so will finish tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Good stuff Tim...Stereo is in and working.Oil cooler fitted (and got it right first time - no leaks after 45 minutes of running !!)Rear springs and final tuning to sort out.Still can't fit the spots as I've been let down by Cibie with the mounts (I have a mount missing from one of my Oscars). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Ellis,Go for the cyclops look!Keith,I have some olives!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw113uk Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 The "alternative" plan for team 45 to go V8 convertible in the form of stag has failed miserably due to the lack of steel in one sill... not something I felt able to fix in 4 days.. so we are back to the original plan.2.5Pi as seen on RBRR has gained a high torque starter (it broke after 1 day) so I wouldnt buy one of them again, elec ignition, new cap, arm and HT leads, new rear shocks, new bottom arm bushes and bottom balljoints.And it still runs like a bag of old nails!We now have the adaptors to use LPG abroad--- now just need to find LPG filling stations on route - any ideas??Tracking has been reset, as the wheels were pointing in opposite directions and it was handling like a dolomite after the bushes were swapped (must have been very worn!!)Swapped to Jag headlamps and relayed and fused the supply so hopefully we'll see the wild boar in advance this time!Picked up a few nice grippy yokos today so they should be fitted tomorrow. SAT NAV and GPS speedo seems unlikely to go ahead as nowhere will sell me one in time. Oh and now have a nice braided oil pressure feed in an attempt to stop it leaking.Rough running, rear seat belts (are these a legal necessity?) and kenlow failing to keep temp under control left to fix! We have a day left!!!!!Team 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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