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10-01-07, 06:09 AM
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#81 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Thanks Gents....
Dutton, I Agree....The hard lines were a bit time consuming, but I much prefer the cleaner look it provides. (Hopefully it provides the appropriate self-portrait...  ...)
Chris, the exh is from Fran. | 
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10-01-07, 07:22 AM
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#82 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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Chris....its the same as yours.
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com
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10-01-07, 08:34 AM
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#83 (permalink)
| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
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I like the plumbing - very sanitary indeed..
I really like the muffler tailpipe combination - Fran - Is that available from RCR? | |
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10-01-07, 08:41 AM
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#84 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
Randy.
currently only for the ZF cars
__________________ FRAN HALL replica manufacturer.....
RCR-40..Mk1, 2 and Mk4
RCR-70 Mk3b
RCR-70 Spider
RCR-P4
Superlite Coupe
Superlite Roadster...including Electrolite
RCR917
XJ13 for SCF www.RACECARREPLICAS.COM www.superlitecars.com | |
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10-01-07, 03:07 PM
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#85 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 32 | Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
I, too, love the look of the hardlines. Your progress is inspiring!
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10-14-07, 08:15 PM
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#86 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Rep Power: 10 | Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
Hey guys... thought I'd give a little progress report....
Fuel filler on one side is done, decided to make it out of pipe, not soft tubing. Both filler caps are now mounted.
Coolant system is almost done. I made a reservoir tank by cutting down a Pantera tank, but still need to mount a high tank for an air trap. We'll see how it works out. Got it all worked out...in my head at least... 
Looking fwd to getting the coolant system completed in so I can run it and dial in the carbs. | |
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10-14-07, 10:44 PM
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#87 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 32 | Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
Excellent progress! You are really helping me when my chassis comes back for final assembly. Now I'm thinking of going with hardlines!!!
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10-21-07, 08:07 PM
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#88 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Well....fairly productive weekend. A couple set backs, but mostly forward progress. The PIA set back is that I had an oil leak at my filters that I just couldn't seem to lick.... ended up dropping the dual filter assy down and found there was a porosity leak in the casting on the top side (not visible when mounted). So....that will have to get swapped out. Total of probably 4-5 hours waaastedddd..
Mounted up the pedals, bumped out the seat back wall for clearance to the water pump, finished dialing in the shifter, a few other odds and ends....
Then, the highlight of the weekend, I ran here around the block a few times. By the third lap, there were people standing on the front porches, and a few followed me back to the house....too cool...!!! 
Carbs are balanced, but not yet dialed in. Running rich, but good enough to drive. The real trick was running that beast off a "throttle string". That was indeed tricky. Now that the pedals are mounted, I will order the appropriate length cable this week.
That's all for now......
Here is a vid: YouTube - RCR GT40 first test drive
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Last edited by VintageVenom; 10-21-07 at 08:39 PM.
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10-21-07, 10:00 PM
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#89 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Excellent video!!!
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10-21-07, 10:39 PM
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#90 (permalink)
| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
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Incredible work Rob!!!!
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10-21-07, 10:40 PM
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#91 (permalink)
| | CESLAW Gold Supporter
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois
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Rep Power: 4 | Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
Rob: Very nice video and pics of your progress. I spent the day in part planning the placement of the fuel pumps and related hardware. I plan to use aluminum tubing as well. Looks really good!
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10-21-07, 11:33 PM
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#92 (permalink)
| | Dalton 4 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Aust.
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Beautiful.
Dalton | |
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10-21-07, 11:45 PM
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#93 (permalink)
| | ckouba 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA GT40: RCR40-31
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Rob,
Nice to hear I'm not the only one chasing my tail! The video looks great and I'm supremely jealous! Can't wait til I'm there myself... | |
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10-22-07, 07:08 AM
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#94 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Thanks guys...
It was long awaited and as much fun as I had anticipated. I didn't want to stop taking laps around the neighborhood. My lap times were dropping quite consistantly...
Can't wait to do it again next weekend!  | |
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10-22-07, 07:29 AM
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#95 (permalink)
| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
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Man - that's inspirational !!! Great video!
I noticed how you didn't want to leave the rubber marks in front of "your" driveway!!! | |
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10-22-07, 11:21 AM
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#96 (permalink)
| | MReid 4 Tenths
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut GT40: RCR Mk1
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Rep Power: 6 | Re: Rob's RCR40 Build
Rob, great video, thanks for posting. I love the "groupies" on bicycles that follow you up the driveway at the end!
Very inspirational!
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10-22-07, 12:06 PM
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#97 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Randy... I'd say my mother didn't raise a fool, but that's not really the story. My mother actually said "G- damn it, stop leaving burn outs in front of the house." So I prompty starting doing it in front of the neighbors house. Seems I was the only one amused by this change in strategy. | |
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10-22-07, 06:16 PM
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#98 (permalink)
| | no0one Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit'ish Michigan
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Congrats Rob, I can't wait to see it in person. | |
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11-11-07, 07:28 PM
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#99 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Door latch mechanisms are now complete.
Took her around the block a few more times..... had to test drive the doors and all...... you know..... Yep.. they seem to work just fine. | |
