MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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02-03-08, 10:23 AM
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#141 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 34  | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
An excellent job!! I hate the wiring portion of the build. My wire bundles don't look half as nice as yours. Very professional looking.
CHEERS
BILL D
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02-03-08, 11:08 PM
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#142 (permalink)
| | CESLAW 3 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
First Drive Link to video clip: YouTube - The First Drive Sunday, February 3, 2008, while 95 million Americans were preparing to watch the Super Bowl, Ryan and I were putting the finishing touches on the chassis. The last parts keeping us from driving the car were the half shafts, and when they arrived last Thursday, Ryan was rather insistent that we drive the car this weekend. He is a real slave driver. It all came together Sunday afternoon after two long days of work. It was about 45 degrees. No excuse not to give it a try. We rolled it out and fired it up. The engine started right up and quickly settled into a nice idle around 1000 RPM. There was bit of popping that will need to be addressed. It always amazes me how those Webers can idle so well so quickly without a choke. Engaged the clutch for the very first time under power and slid it into reverse. Engaged the clutch and shifted into first. We drove out of our driveway, and just kept going to the end of the subdivision, about a half mile. Managed to get up to third gear, turning over only 1500 RPMs or so, but the engine did not mind. Got back to our drive way. This time it was Ryan’s turn. Of course the pedals had to be moved forward two notches so he could fit, but fit he did, so we repeated the circuit. Our first outing lasted all of two miles. We sampled the first three gears and the shifter adjustment seems to be just about right. The clutch is light compared to our 427 Cobra. It takes up smoothly. The brakes engaged smoothly as well. The engine seems to be running nicely although the Weber’s will need some adjustment to get rid of the occasional popping and back firing. All in all, it was a good day. | |
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02-03-08, 11:32 PM
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#143 (permalink)
| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
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Rep Power: 18 |  Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Congrats!!! You guys should be VERY proud!!!
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02-03-08, 11:53 PM
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#144 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 34 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Oooooooohhhhhh! That is fantastic!! Congrats on the milestone!!! I am insanely jealous
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02-04-08, 12:36 AM
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#145 (permalink)
| | ckouba 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA GT40: RCR40-31
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Rep Power: 10 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Gents,
The way that chassis looks it'd almost be a shame to put a body on it. Although seeing what you did with the chassis, I can't wait to see the bodywork!
Congrats! | |
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02-04-08, 05:14 AM
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#146 (permalink)
| | roclery 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Rep Power: 7 |  Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Quote:
Originally Posted by ckouba  Gents,
The way that chassis looks it'd almost be a shame to put a body on it. | Perhaps Fran could be bribed into organising a clear resin bodyshell...
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02-04-08, 07:17 AM
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#147 (permalink)
| | delaneyp Peter D
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia GT40: DRB #27
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Rep Power: 21 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Exquisite - what a car & what a day !!!
Its almost a shame to put even a GT40 body on that !
Huge congrats !
Peter D.
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02-04-08, 07:38 AM
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#148 (permalink)
| | jonathans Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: TN, USA GT40: RCR
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Have you tried fitting the rear clip yet? I think you will have problems with the mufflers hitting the clip. I had to cut a pie section from my collectors to lower them. | |
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02-04-08, 07:50 AM
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#149 (permalink)
| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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Beautiful work guys.......also thanks for showing in such detail ,your build so far.
I know I get many positive comments aimed at your attention to detail....
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02-04-08, 08:04 AM
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#150 (permalink)
| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
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Simply fabulous guys!!!! Ryan's showing off his log-rolling skills too!  | |
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02-04-08, 08:54 AM
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#151 (permalink)
| | CESLAW 3 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois
Posts: 359
Rep Power: 5 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Thanks guys. We are having fun.
Jon: Have not tried the clip since we put the exhaust system on. The body work comes next.
Richard: I like the idea of a clear body. That would solve the issue of what color paint! | |
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02-04-08, 10:40 AM
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#152 (permalink)
| | ChrisMartino 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada GT40: MDA Mk I
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Awesome job guys - one of the best builds out there for sure...
Enjoy!
Chris
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02-04-08, 01:08 PM
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#153 (permalink)
| | VintageVenom 6 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Chuck and Ryan,
Gents...you guys are building an absolutely first rate car. Every step has exemplary quality and attention to detail. Truly a benchmark for the rest of us to follow.
Keep up the excellent work and build log updates. I look forward to seeing them.
Best Regards,
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02-04-08, 05:26 PM
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#154 (permalink)
| | John Lowe Bronze Supporter 
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lindfield, UK GT40: RCR MK1
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
I was just about hangin' in there waiting for my RCR (due in about 4 weeks) and you guys go and post NAKED chassis pics. Still they put me back on the morphine so maybe I'll pull through.
Wonderfull stuff (your build that is!), many congratulations
Best
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02-04-08, 06:50 PM
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#155 (permalink)
| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Chuck/Ryan,
Been following you build...Much thought and execution has gone into construction...Your wiring split ckt is a great idea.
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02-06-08, 08:57 PM
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#156 (permalink)
| | CESLAW 3 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois
Posts: 359
Rep Power: 5 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Fuel Vents The RCR has a threaded opening adjacent to the fuel filler for a vent. A 5/16” x 1/8” fitting fits perfectly. A roll over vent valve was obtained from Street Rods by Michael, Inc. www.srbymichael.com. A 5/16” section of fuel line completes the package. | |
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02-06-08, 08:59 PM
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#157 (permalink)
| | CESLAW 3 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Exhaust system
The manifold was secured with Stage 8 locking fasteners. They can’t come loose. | |
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02-07-08, 12:01 AM
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#158 (permalink)
| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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Rep Power: 34 | Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
Excellent!!!
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02-07-08, 10:37 AM
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#159 (permalink)
| | dmairspotter Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maine, USA GT40: none (yet)
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