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Ron Earp · 07-16-02, 08:11 PM

Paul,

I do not know what is typical, I can only tell you what I know about myself. My only training was what my father taught me working on cars from about age 11-16 (a lot actually, thanks Dad!) and then what I learned working two summers in a garage doing standard remove and installs.

After that the real fun began building car and cycle motors, tearing a bunch up, and then putting them together again. I've done homemade turbo setups on a car, lots of engine rebuilds and swaps, couple of supercharged engine car combos, and just general rigging. Suprisingly, all Ford car stuff so I know virtually nothing on Chevys (and don't want to).

I would say my mechanical ability is just average - what is more important is having the patience to do the job right and locate all the right stuff to do it - tools or knowledge.

I know my strengths and weaknesses - I'm excellent with electronics, good with motors and mechanical bits, but absolutely an idiot with respect to body, paint, prep, etc. Just never learned these things as I was always concerned with making it fast - not pretty. Give me a rusted out car shapeded box, big motor, and I was happy.

I'm sure you can build a Roaring Forties, or any other car for that matter, if you've the time and inclination. Good luck, we'll be here on the board when you need us.

Oh, all RF cars have heaters and I think virtually all have opted for the well-designed AC system, but Robert from RF would know more. I'm sure some folks in the deserts do not hook up their heaters, but you're going to need it if you drive under 40 degrees. I doubt you'd need it under 60, remember, these things are SMALL and the engine is 4" from your shoulder blades - you'll get heat!

Ron

[ July 16, 2002: Message edited by: R. Earp ]

[ July 17, 2002: Message edited by: R. Earp ]

07-16-02, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ron Earp Ron Earp Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,998 Rep Power: 57	Re: Hey, builders Paul, I do not know what is typical, I can only tell you what I know about myself. My only training was what my father taught me working on cars from about age 11-16 (a lot actually, thanks Dad!) and then what I learned working two summers in a garage doing standard remove and installs. After that the real fun began building car and cycle motors, tearing a bunch up, and then putting them together again. I've done homemade turbo setups on a car, lots of engine rebuilds and swaps, couple of supercharged engine car combos, and just general rigging. Suprisingly, all Ford car stuff so I know virtually nothing on Chevys (and don't want to). I would say my mechanical ability is just average - what is more important is having the patience to do the job right and locate all the right stuff to do it - tools or knowledge. I know my strengths and weaknesses - I'm excellent with electronics, good with motors and mechanical bits, but absolutely an idiot with respect to body, paint, prep, etc. Just never learned these things as I was always concerned with making it fast - not pretty. Give me a rusted out car shapeded box, big motor, and I was happy. I'm sure you can build a Roaring Forties, or any other car for that matter, if you've the time and inclination. Good luck, we'll be here on the board when you need us. Oh, all RF cars have heaters and I think virtually all have opted for the well-designed AC system, but Robert from RF would know more. I'm sure some folks in the deserts do not hook up their heaters, but you're going to need it if you drive under 40 degrees. I doubt you'd need it under 60, remember, these things are SMALL and the engine is 4" from your shoulder blades - you'll get heat! Ron [ July 16, 2002: Message edited by: R. Earp ] [ July 17, 2002: Message edited by: R. Earp ]