Welcome back. What are you going to do different this time? Other than sell the car before its done. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by claybags
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Welcome back. What are you going to do different this time? Other than sell the car before its done. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by claybags
Painted the uprights black. Looks much better. Thx for the advise.
It most certainly does look better.
Yup. The black was the answer.
Unless you wanted to try the pink, that is...... :confused:
All wraped up like a present. Picking her up tomorrow from the body shop. The plastic wrap is distorting the shape a bit. The back is not square and the wheels are really round :rolleyes:.
Kalstar-
That's what I call safe driving; I have never seen a car condom before!! Sorry, just had to do it! ;-o)
Regards,
Steve
Awesome, you must be on edge!
Today I'm working on the welder install. Time to tack up the exhaust, and seat rails.
at least you didn't follow up by telling him to "keep the rubber on the road"
sorry, I couldn't resist either :o
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I was thinking about posting the pic as "best caption needed" before I posted it in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz Rules
My contribution is.....Finally at GTM that keeps rain water out.
I picked up my fourth GTM kit yesterday :-)
Glad to hear you made it back from you hellaous drive yesterday.
Took a 60 mile ride yesterday. It was glorious. Don't worry I cut out 39 minutes of boring video. I need lot's more video practice.
http://youtu.be/V90lkZhuZ9M
Wheels came in today. Boy are they light!
My Mendeola has arrived, it may be the first one in Canada? I had it shipped to the border storage to save on shipping.
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Started working on it again. Hadn't touched the build since early November.
Finally got back to it after the holidays. Really hadn't done much since September. In that last three weeks I've tackled a few things:
1. Took the body off to get it ready to prime.
2. Replaced the FFR rear shock mount with the QRP shock mount.
3. Replaced the FFR suspension with the QRP Genesis package.
4. Installed front and rear sway bars using the brackets from MikePMS.
5. Got my seat belts mounted using MikePMS's brackets and checked for clearance with the seats. All good.
6. Re-bent the passenger center tunnel aluminum to allow the passenger seat to be positioned more inward
7. Replaced my oil pressure sensor with a new version that works with my quad gauge.
8. Upholstered the fuel tank covers and rear wall with the black suede, and installed all rivnuts to hold it all together. And it all fits.
9. Today worked on some final bodywork on the doors to get them ready for prime. One more day and they should be good to go.
10. Started her up today for the first time in about 15 months. Ran beautifully. Let her warm up to operating temperature and ket it running for about 1/2 hour, just cause it sounded good!
And here are some pics that show all the stuff above.
Oh yeah, GO RAVENS!
-Michael
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That's some nice progress for three weeks. Keep the momentum going.
H
Vidal, I as wondering where you went? Glad you are working on her again.
Well I broke down and purchased my baby a covered chariot. I got an outstanding deal, (or so I think) 2010 8.5x18 with beavertail in near mint condition for $3300.00.
So if anyone needs to borrow or need local (New England) transpost let me know.
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Originally Posted by Kalstar
Yeah, me too. I actually planned to pick back up the week after Christmas, But Family first.
Things are busy at QRP
Hope everyone has a great building - driving - racing season this year.
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I'm edging closer and closer!
Reading my textbook today...on Monday I start my 21 week college course in Autobody Refinishing, Paint and Prep. I figure the tuition will more than pay for itself in savings by doing my own work. Plus, at the end of it, I'll have another trade as a bonus.
Got a present from the machine shop today ;-)
Something a little different to mount my wing.
Starting to prime!
Today the first three coats of primer were sprayed on the hood, hatch, and doors. It's great to see the pieces finally one color. My homemade paint booth worked really well - I just need a few minor mods before the next round to make it really good. And huge thanks to Ron (Presto51) for doing a great job spraying. No substitute for experience ... good thing he has plenty, because I'm certainly lacking!
Tom: (Thomas142), I love the subtle detail on the hood exhaust vents. Having it all one color really brings it together.
Next weekend I'll prime the body, wing, and mirrors. Then it's back to blocking them all. Woo hoo - can't wait .............
-Michael
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GTM #327 - LS3, Kooks, A/C, RaceLogic TC, bunch of Thomas142's parts, bunch of Shane's parts, bunch of Ted's parts, and some of Crash's parts. Thanks guys.
Michael,Quote:
Originally Posted by RumRunner
Very nice.
Can you send the temp paint booth and Ron to Florida when you're done?
Finished up the heads and top end rebuild on my LS6. New cam, double roller chain and timing gear, high volume oil pump, lunati double springs, and push rods. Button it up and start on car if work doesn't interfere.
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This weekend got three coats of primer on the body, rear wing, and mirrors. As I said last week, it's amazing to see it all one color rather than the patchwork of red gel coat, beige bondo, blue glaze, and some black gelcoat. Couple of pinholes to fill, but really quite few. Next weekend block sand, then shoot it again with primer (if we need it) the weekend after.
And to leave without saying thanks to Ron (Presto51) would be criminal. As always, Ron's attention to detail getting the body prepared for primer and spraying it today has paid off. It looks great. Thanks Ron!
-Michael
GTM #327: In Primer
Thanks Michael your quite welcome.
It really feels good to be able to see that the light at the end of the tunnel is this GTM getting on the road this spring, and not the freight train of project derailment.
If anyone thinks we’ve seen the last of the sanding blocks in action….HA,ha,ha,ha,ha
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Very nice, Gentlemen.Quote:
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Nice and clean sitting in the garage. It was nerve racking driving down the road with my pride and joy in the back of the trailer (uninsured other then the liablity that extends from the truck to the trailer), knowing any text driving fool could take out years of thought and efforts. Well I got it there safe and sound last night. Wonder if my insurance would pay to repair a car that was not road worthy? On to the finishing touches.....Can't wait to get the new wheels installed!
Impressive stuff guys. The primer coat looks amazing on Rum's car, and Kalstar's colour is hot!
Today I painted the seat tracks with two coats of black. They have come a long way from their original Prelude format. I'm also cleaning up the wires, and dust from the cage. It's time
to start thinking permanent placement as things are getting closer to the test drive. The weather is still cold, and too much snow to allow go-karting, but that's fine as I'm awaiting
the throttle cable.
A twelve footer from a local boat shop, and no brokerage fees! (< got the idea from searching, "mid engine vehicles" to return some hits on watercraft).
I have the Mendeola in and drive lines hooked up. This Mendeola has the factor starter installed. This has been a huge mile stone for me. Its starting to get close to firing this thing up.
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mmmmmm pretty!
Just how loud are those Kooks pipes? Is there a nice, quiet option that will keep the local constabulary from paying too much attention?
It's a GTM! it is an attention magnet! :P
(the Kooks are on my parts list for when it comes down to build. Sweet set of pipes they are.)
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They aren't that loud just ask the guy that recorded this video. Looks like he was a bit surprised with the first rev up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz Rules
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9GIgaJMld0&sns=em
Very Loud. However they do sound nice. Especially to an observer as the GTM leaves or passes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz Rules
Final install of all the undercarriage close out panels and installed the skid rails too. I am done getting underneath the car until the body gets back from paint. Need to finish the firewall tomorrow.
Rumrunner, congrats on the milestone. Im sure it is a proud moment for you to get it in all one color, even if only primer. Keep the pics coming.
Thanks Kalstar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalstar
Beautiful day in Maryland today. Took the opportunity to go outside and wet sand the final primer coat on my hatch, doors, and mirrors. Also sprayed the final primer coats on the main body. Actually, Ron (Presto51) did the spraying. There's a picture of him ready to spray, and a link to a short video of him spraying the first coat today in my home-made spray booth. So far it's worked great. Thanks again Ron!
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http://youtu.be/FIrVHIb91sc
-Michael
Cool Michael. You are now on the home stretch.Quote:
Originally Posted by RumRunner
Thanks Hugo.
While I may be in the home stretch, seems like you crossed the finish line and decided to keep on going! I'm envious of the new engine!
-Michael