Project RA tidy-up
17 October 2010, 12:07 AM
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Project RA tidy-up
Well it's well overdue so i finally started it today.
My poor RA has been sat with limescale all over it now for the last 10 months. After loads of insurance bullsnit i've decided to do a full re-fresh, respray and engine bay tidy up
Started today after waiting for the floor paint to dry in the garage.
Engine is out and loom removed, gearbox out tomorrow and all otherthings in the bay ready for the paint to be applied.
Engine is out and loom removed, gearbox out tomorrow and all otherthings in the bay ready for the paint to be applied.
Got some pretty cool ideas for the engine bay just need to start sourcing the parts im after.
Ooo and my Ohlins will be here monday. Couldn't resist.
Ooo and my Ohlins will be here monday. Couldn't resist.
Anyone's welcome to pop-in Cup of tea's alway brewing.
As you can see plenty of parking
As you can see plenty of parking
More progress tomorrow.
17 October 2010, 09:46 AM
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great work mate, i will keep my eye on this thread for up dates and might have some parts for sale very soon as my job is on the rocks and might have to put the car back standard too free up some cash
keep up the good work
keep up the good work
Black classic looks a bit tasty
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17 October 2010, 11:30 AM
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Thanks guys. Just heading out now to remove more thing from the bay.
Lee. Sorry to hear about your situation and I hope you don't lose your job.
Lee. Sorry to hear about your situation and I hope you don't lose your job.
17 October 2010, 11:43 AM
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Muttley I'm thinking of buying a log burner to go in the corner plus I have a space heater.
17 October 2010, 12:52 PM
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Blinking flip Dylan, when I saw the car in the week it was in the garage with the engine still in - you don't hang about do you? 
Are you still going ahead with the engine build?
Are you still going ahead with the engine build?
17 October 2010, 01:00 PM
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Engine build is a go. But I want to start prepping the body for paint first and build up the parts for the engine in the mean time. Just need my crank and pistons.
17 October 2010, 01:06 PM
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just make sure though that the tea only use 2 sugars or you'll been running around like a toddler full of E food additives. I'll try and drop in one night after work.
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17 October 2010, 08:51 PM
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TODAYS PROGRESS
Well, today I finished removing the gearbox and a few things in the bay.
Tomorrow i need to remove the last front shaft that put up such a fight it broke my breaker bar!!!
Then i can remove the master cylinder and then out for a huge pressure washing sesh and degrease.
Tomorrow i need to remove the last front shaft that put up such a fight it broke my breaker bar!!!
Then i can remove the master cylinder and then out for a huge pressure washing sesh and degrease.
Hopefully will be prepping the shell next week.
Q. Do I go for a new roof skin and TWO flaps??
Also started stripping the spare engine i have ready to be sent off for a re-bore.
Had a shock too!!
Had a shock too!!
17 October 2010, 09:01 PM
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Good progress Dylan, you are like the Duracell bunny once started you don't stop. 
Looking at the state of those pistons it's lucky that you are going for a rebore and stroker build, were the rings missing or have they disintergrated?
The RA should really be something when it's finished.
Looking at the state of those pistons it's lucky that you are going for a rebore and stroker build, were the rings missing or have they disintergrated?
The RA should really be something when it's finished.
17 October 2010, 11:19 PM
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Any stainless bits you've got such as exhaust manifold/downpipe/centre section/backbox (not chrome plated) I will acid etch and passivate for you FOC if you post them to me 