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Old 18 August 2013, 05:22 PM
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More comebacks than Frank Sinatra
Old 18 August 2013, 05:24 PM
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Glad you seen sense Ry... Take your time mate love reading this thread

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Old 18 August 2013, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 53
And you're back in the room

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Old 18 August 2013, 06:52 PM
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Well done Ryan maybe see what area you can simplify and draw a build plan to get you to the finishing line
Old 18 August 2013, 07:02 PM
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Gutted thought we'd heard the last of this scrap heap!


Oh well


Secretly really happy to see this resurrected. Just remember what I said though, never happy
Old 18 August 2013, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Y
More comebacks than Frank Sinatra


Old 18 August 2013, 07:53 PM
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I'm glad you've got all things sorted and this project will be finished. I was genuinely gutted when I read you were throwing the towel in, but didn't have the heart to comment (maybe I knew it was just a little glitch and that you'd soon be back on it!!) Keeping the work/life/project balance right is difficult at the best of times, but it's do-able, even if it takes longer than you'd first thought.

Good luck and take your time, a masterpiece isn't finished overnight and make sure you spend plenty of quality time with the family.

I've re-subscribed to this thread and am looking forward to future updates

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Old 18 August 2013, 08:33 PM
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Good to see that your going to carry on with the project mate.
Amazing build so far, loving the new colour too.
Old 18 August 2013, 08:41 PM
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Fair play to ya mate, I'm glad you've managed to strike the balance of work/family/hobby time with the wench. Not always easy!!
Old 18 August 2013, 09:19 PM
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I was gutted when I read that you were going to break it after all that hard work and effort, especially when the end is almost in sight. So I am made up than you are continuing and sticking with it. I definitely know how you feel balancing everything too mate. And at points it feels like you're getting no where but when you see it all together and have a drive it'll all be forgotten. (Hope that's the case I when I finish mine anyway ) It'll just take a bit longer, but what's the rush, can't put a time on perfection can ya!
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boomerang kid FTW
Old 19 August 2013, 01:07 AM
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Great news Ryan and good luck with the rest of the yours project


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Old 22 August 2013, 11:33 AM
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That's great news Ryan.

I was shocked to see the project was getting broken.

I think the whole forum owes a big thank you to Mrs Prodriverules for her understanding and patience.

Best wishes to the whole family.
Old 22 August 2013, 06:44 PM
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Thanks Lads,appreciate the kind words

I made a start fitting parts back into the engine bay and boot,I need to start making the new brake lines but I'm short a few unions which are coming tomorrow along with unions to fit the flex fuel sensor into the return line on the CF plate my external setup is mounted on.
I'm also fitting some drybreak connectors onto the PAS lines that go onto the cooler as it will be on show even when the bonnet is down and look trick
I'm loving the new colour,it looks far better again once some parts are in the same picture.
The bulkhead mount battery post landed as well which I'll feed the direct live feed for the starter and keep it tucked out of sight low down on the bulkhead.

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Old 22 August 2013, 06:46 PM
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It was worth the extra work involved for that colour change buddy
Really allows the parts to stand out
Old 22 August 2013, 06:49 PM
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Is that one of Torques own in-line fuel filters you've got fitted there - I've been looking at them but not heard much about them. Is the filter replaceable?

Nice to see some progress
Old 22 August 2013, 06:49 PM
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Glad this is back on Ry look forward to the progress again how ever long it'll take it'll be worth it

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Old 22 August 2013, 06:52 PM
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Your so right James,well worth it!!

Cheers Mart,I'm glad too.

Yes Jon it is ones of Torques,yes the element can be replaced and its designed to be used with meth without issues that some can have with breaking down.
Old 22 August 2013, 07:39 PM
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Cheers mate, I'll get one when I get the stuff back from you
Old 22 August 2013, 08:25 PM
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Looking good dude.....
Old 22 August 2013, 08:38 PM
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Looks even better in person, the new colour is great and I'm looking forward to seeing my Works Emotion wheels done in a slightly darker shade.

Good progress Ryan.
Old 22 August 2013, 11:37 PM
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Went over to see the metal master for a bit more custom love lol,converting my head breathers to AN unions so he welded on the unions for the rocker covers and RCM oil catch tank

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Old 23 August 2013, 07:08 AM
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Nice, did you mention my ideas to him
Old 30 August 2013, 07:25 PM
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Little bit of progress,fuel system is now complete with flex sensor all plumbed in and all pro-bolt fitted now it's final fit time,all it requires now is wiring which Tim will take care of on his next visit.
Got the front brake lines finished up,went with a titanium bulkhead drybreak union to go into the cabin area.

I also installed the side bumper retaining brackets which bolt through the inner wing panel which have got Pro-bolt fixings for the final fit.
I'm just waiting on the block to come back now so I can get the new engine built but I will be starting to prep the shell for paint.

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Old 30 August 2013, 07:33 PM
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That's some tidy work - functional and blingy, now put it down and get on with my bits
Old 30 August 2013, 07:53 PM
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Love that Ryan
Old 31 August 2013, 09:56 PM
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Gave the inlet manifold and throttle body a coat of high nuild primer today and while I had the booth going I got the timing belt covers covers crinkle red painted

Really pleased with how the manifold is looking,proper smoothy job

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Old 31 August 2013, 10:04 PM
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That manifold looks sweet, hope mine is half as good as that but in a wrinkle finish
Old 01 September 2013, 11:06 AM
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Glad to see some progress Ry.
Its gonna be awesome when its finished, can't wait
Old 07 September 2013, 10:26 PM
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Tiny update lol,got the FPR installed along with sensors in the O/S inner wing plus bolted up the mil spec connector with it's little pro-bolt allen key bolts.
Just waiting on the engine block halfs to come back as I want to start the body work on the outside and carry on without disruptions ie building the engine so in other words I'm stalled at the moment!!
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