MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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07-26-06, 06:42 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
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08-27-06, 10:00 PM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Doors
I have finally gotten back to work on my car. Fran got the hinges to me a couple of weeks ago and I have finished mounting and fitting one door. The other door is mounted but not fitted yet. The gaps are pretty good. It took quite a bit of patience to get the doors properly trimmed but I am happy with the results. Here are a couple of shots: | |
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08-27-06, 10:03 PM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Stiker Plate
I had to shim the door striker out 2 inches so I built the shim to allow adjustment. The shim has a vertical slot and the firewall has a horizontal slot for full adjustment. Here are some shots of the striker: | |
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08-27-06, 11:53 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 32 | WOW!! Excellent job!! When I get ready to hang my doors, can I send you some PM's asking for help?
Great job!!
Bill D
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08-28-06, 07:12 AM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Of course Bill. I'd be happy to help. | |
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08-28-06, 07:38 AM
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| | Ron Earp Site Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Rep Power: 54  | Nice work on those and it looks like some progress is being made. I'm waiting for the 1/2 shafts too, but I know those have been delayed and will be along shortly. They don't hold anything up though. Is your 016 stock? | |
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08-28-06, 08:03 AM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | No, I got my transaxle from Jerry and it has the limited slip mod done to it. | |
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08-28-06, 09:44 AM
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| | crossle43 Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arlington, WA GT40: RCR40 #27
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Rep Power: 7 | Nice touch on the striker alignment, Jonathan.
If you don't mind, set aside those notes you pass along to Bill... your coaching will be darn valuable in my garage, too!
T. | |
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09-16-06, 09:22 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I have not posted for a while but I have been hard at work. I have most of the bodywork done. I should have the car in primer within a week. Here are some photos of my progress on the bodywork. | |
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09-16-06, 11:23 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 GT40: Hampstead,Md
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Rep Power: 17 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
HOly crap!!! I need to get to work or some of you guys are going to beat me done!!!
Looking great so far!! | |
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09-17-06, 10:02 AM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I still have a long way to go to catch up with you Ron. | |
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09-17-06, 10:38 AM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: greenville,SC GT40: CAV
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Rep Power: 11 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
Jonathan, it was nice meeting you last week at the Dragon run. The car looks good and I am sure it will be one of the nicer ones around given how your cobra turned out. chuck smith | 
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09-17-06, 10:43 AM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 32 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
WOW!! Great progress. I feel like I'm moving at a snail's pace compared to you and Ron!! I better get my tail moving!!
Bill
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09-21-06, 07:21 PM
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#34 (permalink)
| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I decided to modify the rear deck so that the plate would sit flush. Fran supplies a cover cut from plate but the deck is taken from an original car so it is set up for sheet metal. I cut out the lip and reglassed it to get a deeper recess. Here is a shot of the progress: | |
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09-21-06, 07:23 PM
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| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I also did the cutouts and fabricated a mount for the fog lights. Here are some pictures (the front clip is upside down in these): | |
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09-21-06, 08:06 PM
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| | YerDugliness Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: near Houston TX GT40: Yellow Wix MKII
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Rep Power: 8 |  Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
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Originally Posted by jonathans All the big ticket stuff is included in the deluxe kit except engine, trans, and flywheel. There are a lot of little things to buy though. It will probably be a few months before I have a full list together. | When you do complete this list of "little things to buy", would you mind posting it on the forum? The RCR is at the top of my short list and I can afford to start purchasing some of those things that are not included in the deluxe roller kit now. IMHO, one of the biggest challenges is sourcing parts, so I will purchase the most complete kit available when that day comes, but I don't have the knowledge or experience in this specialized endeavor to know where to get many things. A head start could be very valuable.
Thanks, Jonathan.
Doug
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10-02-06, 10:33 PM
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#37 (permalink)
| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I finished priming the car. Here are some shots: | |
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10-20-06, 08:41 PM
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#38 (permalink)
| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
I started painting today. I put down the silver for the stripes. Here are a couple of photos: | |
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10-21-06, 12:34 AM
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| | crossle43 Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arlington, WA GT40: RCR40 #27
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Jonathans RCR 40 Build
It's coming along real well, Jonathan... and especially rewarding to see a fellow RF Mate getting closer to the dream!
When you have a few extra minutes (and you're not in the garage), I'd sure be interested in your take on body prep for your RCR, things to look out for, any special tools you used, etc.
Great progress, man. Can't wait to see the next installment!
Best,
T.
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