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Old 02-16-08, 02:10 AM   #1 (permalink)
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BigB's RCR MKIV

Well, I decided to pull the trigger last year on an RCR MKIV (Thanks Fran). It found it's way on a truck this week and hoping to see it arrive sometime this coming week.

The plans:
  • 482 Keith Craft built, all aluminum Shelby block, with stage II heads (being built now)...That should be sufficient.
  • 930 transaxle (no burnouts, but should be plenty stout)
  • Red with meatballs/racing stripes/swooshes on side
  • Right hand drive
Lots of work ahead of me! (last picture is what I hope to end up with)
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Old 02-16-08, 02:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Fran did it again !
Fabulous Car!
Congrats to you !
Dont you think you need more power :-))) ?
Will be some b..a.. car!
Have fun
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Old 02-16-08, 08:18 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Congrats!!!! That car is going to be AMAZING!!!! Where are you from??
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Old 02-16-08, 09:04 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

That motor will shake the earth! Congrats!
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Old 02-16-08, 10:12 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

SAWEEEEEET......!!!!rockons mile

That is going to look KICK ASS. Exactly what my MK IV would look like.
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Old 02-16-08, 11:21 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Good choice, Awesome car!
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Old 02-16-08, 01:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

That is fantastic! Post lots of pictures, as I can't wait to see that bad boy come together!
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Old 02-16-08, 10:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Holy smokes!!!!! ((and smoking TIRES!))

Welcome to the family!!
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Old 02-16-08, 11:24 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Thanks fellas, I'll definately post a bunch of pics.

I forgot to mention that my wife says she's going to get her hands dirty on this project! << WOW! She's the detail person in the family, so that will work out nicely.

Ron McCall, I'm in Washington State.

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Old 02-16-08, 11:28 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I'm freaking speechless!!!!
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I'm freaking jealous!!!!
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

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I'm freaking jealous!!!!
Because my wife said she is going to work on it with me? Only wish I was as far along with this thing as you guys are with all of your RCR's (i'm the jealous one). I'm going to really work hard to get it street worthy by late summer, but...we'll see.
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Old 02-19-08, 11:04 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Congrats on the MKIV, I want one and I am jealous too. But have a great time building and driving.

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Old 02-20-08, 09:47 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Great looking project. Should be a real thumper!
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Old 02-20-08, 12:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Yes....because she want to work on it with you. That is awesome. Hell it's a freakin turn on. I would dig it. However, I probably wouldn't get as much done if you know what I mean (at least on the car :-)
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Oooh, Can't wait to see the build progressing...

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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Well, she arrived a few days ago...Lots of work ahead!

I LOVE the welds on the aluminum. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks Fran.
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Re: BigB's RCR MKIV

Pity your headlight covers have melted but otherwise sensational!
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