kayten Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 ok so another update, I have now put battery in boot and had fuel tank out and cleaned up and painted. Waiting to find some TA22 rotors, calipers and hubs to convert the RT to disc!!! can anyone help me out?? Just about finished wiring it all up with all wiring hidden behind the guards and under the dash. Should have alloy 3 core radiator next week and also drive shaft made up and balanced. Getting closer to skid time hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpb Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 this thing is mad! top job mate will haul arse when its done and as for skids pics or it didnt happen =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 still waiting for alloy radiator and drive shaft to turn up!!!! But once they arrive shouldnt be to long until its skid time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil86 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Very nice!!! can't wait to see yge project painted. I lice rats, I'm doing my ke70 in rat sorta style (matte black, rusty bonnet etc). Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onikage Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Nice pair of RT40's, I spotted one at a local wreckers a few months back, was suprised at how solid the doors felt when opening them and how intact most of the parts were after 40+ odd years of service. Even the daily driver looks like a headturner, how's a stock one go with keeping up with traffic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyEvitt Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Sick one mate! I got my hands on one a few months back, pretty much identical to your daily, just gotta put some blocks in the rear, cut a coil or so out of the front springs and chase down some louvres! still undecided about whether or not to chuck a more substantial engine in though ae... atm its a 2speed toyoglide, which gets the perfect creep roll on down the beach! haha was thinking about putting an 18r in for a bit of extra guts though, and if i do i might have to pick your brains about your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Nice pair of RT40's, I spotted one at a local wreckers a few months back, was suprised at how solid the doors felt when opening them and how intact most of the parts were after 40+ odd years of service. Even the daily driver looks like a head turner, how's a stock one go with keeping up with traffic? Cheers dude, The daily goes sweet as in traffic, i drive it down the highway every day 95km round trip to work and back and its all good. Yea the doors and all panels on the daily are Overrated. The project RT40 had a bit of rust in all doors, front 1/4s, boot and sills. But after many hours of cut and weld its all done !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Sick one mate! I got my hands on one a few months back, pretty much identical to your daily, just gotta put some blocks in the rear, cut a coil or so out of the front springs and chase down some louvres! still undecided about whether or not to chuck a more substantial engine in though ae... atm its a 2speed toyoglide, which gets the perfect creep roll on down the beach! haha was thinking about putting an 18r in for a bit of extra guts though, and if i do i might have to pick your brains about your build! Whats up dude, Yea I seen your one for sale, are you in Brizzy? Yours is a 1966 model yea? It looks exact same color be cool to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyEvitt Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yea man, '66.. I'm down on the Gold Coast ae, work fifo up in central qld tho, so not home all that often! haha she just sits on the garage collecting dust :) for sure, we'll have to organize a mini cruise in matching 'ronas.. blow some minds! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 update I received my shiny new alloy 3 core radiator on friday and spent all Saturday cutting and fitting it the RAT. shouldnt have any dramas with over heating now!!! And the bonnet just clears the radiator cap but 10mm is enough for me!! the steel that was removed to make it fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yea man, '66.. I'm down on the Gold Coast ae, work fifo up in central qld tho, so not home all that often! haha she just sits on the garage collecting dust :) for sure, we'll have to organize a mini cruise in matching 'ronas.. blow some minds! haha Yea dude keen as let me know when your around and we can catch up, soon il have 2 on the road haha then people will trip on them haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Looked good at AJD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Looked good at AJD Cheers dude, yea i seen your weapon there as well looks cool as, love the window visors all round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 up date Drive shaft has arrived and is now fitted . Getting closer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayten Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Update time, So its been ages since ive posted in here, this is due to me being lazy and also purchasing another 2 cars which I have been playing with see belwo pics. But have recently finished wiring up everything in the RT40 so now have twin thermo fans with override switch and fuel and ignition system complete. Just recieved my new personalised plates for the RT - RAT040 which is going to suit it nicely Also fitted oil catch can and made a gear know out of a broken wheel cylinder. RX8 is the new No 1 car Oldschool W123 merc which I swapped my daily RT40 for. which now looks like this Uploaded with ImageShack.us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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