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Old 06-03-08, 04:13 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Congrats on your build J! Just noticed it here, usually see your posts on f-chat. Keep up the good work, Scott
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Old 07-06-08, 09:32 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Re: J. Salmon RCR-40 Build

Have you fitted the Ricardo in yet? I have mine at home and will start next week. I will be very interested in the approach you use to fit it, its bloody huge!

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Old 08-07-08, 05:55 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Re: J. Salmon RCR-40 Build

Body work and paint went smoothly, since I didn't do any of it

Fran and staff are putting the finishing touches on the body and it is just about ready to ship out.

Here are some old shots of the paint during wet sand. I tip my hat to all those who do this themselves, but I'll leave it for the true artists!

Here you can see the final color, which I am pretty stoked about. Should look sharp!
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Old 08-07-08, 06:51 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Something about paint makes the light at the end of the tunnel seem so much brighter. Looking good!
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Old 08-07-08, 07:28 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Re: J. Salmon RCR-40 Build

Dig the black-outs. Great color and paint job.
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Old 08-21-08, 07:29 PM   #26 (permalink)
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A couple for Jay.....
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Old 08-21-08, 07:48 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Old 08-21-08, 10:51 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Re: J. Salmon RCR-40 Build

My personal favorites, and this will answer the question about fit. The LS7 is in unmodified (I read something about having to pull the water pump, but I think that was in reference to an LS6). the tranny is big, but it snuggles in there just fine. It even shows a bit of dangly from the rear. Let's you know it's a boy
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Old 08-22-08, 06:23 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Re: J. Salmon RCR-40 Build

Looks GREAT!!! I LOVE the wheels!
The body work looks top notch.
Took a bit of trimming to fit that monster in there didn't it??
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Old 08-22-08, 09:14 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Impressive. That's one serious drivetrain for a GT40.
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Old 08-22-08, 09:43 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Wow !!!
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Old 08-22-08, 09:46 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Never say never is something we have as a mantra here at RCR....
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Old 08-22-08, 11:57 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Looking great boys. Yep....I'm liking the blacked out wheels too. Well....one things for sure....running those tires, there would seem no chance of ever braking "that" transaxle...
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Old 08-27-08, 04:58 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Woohoo! Delivery complete! Well, actually we still need to move it to the basement where the work will get done. But my crazy dad and a buddy drove from VA to Detroit and hauled that thing back home for me. It does look absolutely stunning in person, and the panel fit is perfect. The Kinsler box did not get loaded, so I don't get to oogle the stack tonight, but it whould go out from RCR soon (please..?). Plenty to do now though, and I am looking forward to getting started! Already have all sorts of ideas swirling, from brake cooling to front splitter to a few inside bits... I have a lot to live up to around here, I hope not to disappoint.
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Old 08-27-08, 05:58 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Awsome!
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Old 08-27-08, 06:18 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Great colour choice, love the black wheels ! Great car !

Have fun with the continuation of the build
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Another one shot by my brother in law, this is me steering while my dad looks on and his buddy helps turn the wheels. Off to move everything downstairs and go through all the boxes.

I do want to formally thank Fran and all the folks at RCR. As many of you know, today is a culmination of years of plotting and planning and dreaming, and it looks to come out beter than I had imagined!
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Old 08-27-08, 08:08 PM   #38 (permalink)
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I was wondering where the Kinsler unit came from in my car......nice little surprise, fits right on my engine you know.....

Now go tell your Pop the next thing I need to see rolling out of that trailer is a 360 Ferrari powered SLC <grin>

BTW: Youre cheating! That car is frikken half finished already.

Congrats bud!
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Congratulations Jay...

Enjoy your build. BTW... I agree with Mesa.... cheater... Just kiddin.... still plenty for you to do. Have fun.
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Old 08-27-08, 09:29 PM   #40 (permalink)
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OK, forgot to add the actual pic from above.

Mesa, don't even joke about my Kinsler, thems fightin' words!

It looks like its done, but let me tell you, it's not. I don't do body work and paint, but everything else is still to come. The first thing I will need to do is take it all back apart. I want to look at the front of the motor to evaluate the water pump and alternator. The water pump is in and could stay with some plumbing tweaks, but I think I am going to swap to an electric. I don't have any idea about the alternator yet.

First pic is me and Dad and John, second gives an idea of where I stand with the firewall.
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