Well its been over a year since ive posted on here, and no the car isnt done!

 

ive since moved house and buit a shed to work on the car!

 

i am now getting stuck into it. the motor has be built with the standard cam and the new turbo.

 

Time to start getting into the body work! i want the car painted and running but need some patience!

Other than the progress, shed looks good, let's see how fast that space gets used haha,

 

Keep at it mate

hahaha yeah I'm trying hard to keep maximum space... but give it a few years and she'll be full!

Good to see you back Gerard! Keen to see this thing back on the road. Might have a little surprise if you head out on a cruise.

 

EDIT: What ECU are you running? I seem to remember it was an old school Microtech when I saw it? But that'd be 4yrs ago now :doh:

Edited June 4, 201214 yr by SLO-030

4 YEARS??? what... that long ago.... FML.... well i need to get this done ASAP!!! hahah wow way too long!

 

And yes i didnt think it was that old school of a microtech... i think is a microtech lt10s.. i got it brand new.

 

and can't wait to get out on the streets again in the car.

Looking like good progress Gerard!!

Yeah Ryan's right is has been a while. Still got that cam?

4 YEARS??? what... that long ago.... FML.... well i need to get this done ASAP!!! hahah wow way too long!

 

And yes i didnt think it was that old school of a microtech... i think is a microtech lt10s.. i got it brand new.

 

and can't wait to get out on the streets again in the car.

 

Yea, that's exactly what I said when I thought back. Was the Victor Habour RC cruise.

 

Can't wait to see it out on the streets again. Promise I won't keybang ya again haha

 

Can't wait to see it out on the streets again. Promise I won't keybang ya again haha

 

What, i still can't hear! hahah yeah..

 

Also Kickn5k ive put that cam i got of you i think the standard one? in the motor already.. so now i got a lumpy cam sitting around being lumpy..

 

ill probably sell it once i know the cam i got in the motor will be ok for the turbo!

Just a quick little update..

 

Ive been sneakily working away on the car... guards, 1 door and bonnet are ready for topcoat.

 

Other door, boot and body are almost ready for primer.

 

and then ill be painting it the next nice weathered day.. well inside all the doors so then i can put everything back on the car and do a spray.

 

I can't WAIT!! ill try and upload some piccies if my computer lives...

 

and also have a surprise for the rolla club members but that will come later! ;)

How did i miss this!. Looks good man.

Well since the good weather i have been getting down and dirty.. the pics will show you...

 

So the pic with the bug.. he was being sneaky!

 

the pick of the starter motor is quite close to the manifold.. it'll most likely burn out so ill need to modify the manifold.

 

Thanks - Gerard

THIS LOOKS AWESOME.

Loving the wheel colour and car colour combo, looks neat as.

 

Do you have a proposed finished time?

Well over the weekend i kept busy,

 

I added the oil to gear box and motor, connected all the components of the engine.

 

added coolant and new oil filter and fuel lines and filter.

 

put a battery in the car with some fresh fuel.. and after a little tweaking of the dizzy the beast came alive!!!!

 

although it has really loud tapping noise...I'm guessing ive got too thin oil in the motor..

 

I'm very excited that I'm 95% complete.. just need to get a tune, tires and rego and she is good to go!

 

 

ive added a pic, sorry its blurry it was a bright day.

 

I am hoping to have the car complete by the end of the year but with Christmas sneaking up so quickly the funds are not in my favor.

After replacing the camshaft to a not so lumpy and aggressive one, will i need to do all the valve clearances?

 

The motor is still really loud like there is no oil on any of the lifters or something.. i don't want to run the motor too long as i don't want to damage the engine.

 

any suggestions?

 

Cheers,

 

Gerard

Does it have solid lifters, if yes then you need to reset your valve clearances