Jonathans RCR 40 Build

[Jonathan Strain]

I also fabricated some filler necks to connect the tanks the caps. The caps were 2 inch and the tanks are 1.5 inch. There is also a significant dog leg to negotiate. Here is a picture:

 

[Jonathan Strain]

I also got the radiator mounted, the fans wired, and the nostril installed. Here is a shot of the completed front clip:

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Nice work Jonathan,

We have 3/16 spacers for the caps FOC.....(just ask)...

The tanks are now 2 inch to match the cap bases......

 

[Jonathan Strain]

I was wondering if you changed the inlet on the tanks to match the new caps. Fortunately I had all the materials to make the dog legs lying around. The spacers would have saved me a few hours. I guess I should have asked but I did not think that you would have them.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Do you want me to throw some in the mail....they are waterjet to exact dimension of the base......
Original caps sit very low but I had more than one request so we made some for stock....

 

[Jonathan Strain]

Fran, please do send me a set of spacers. Please toss some window hardware in the box too and I will send you a check for the hardware. Do you have an AC unit to ship me yet?

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

I have been asking customers to pester my supplier to let them know that they are way behind on supply/demand.....

PM me and I will give you their number..so you can do it too.

 

[Chris Kouba]

Nice work Jonathan. Feels good as it goes together doesn't it. Yours is looking great!

Hey Fran, I'll take that number too.

Cheers,

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

PM sent

 

[Jonathan Strain]

You guys have given me enough grief about the flat tire that I decided to get the tire mounted. I have to admit, it makes the car look a lot more complete even without the roof on it.

 

[Bill D]

Looking great Jonathan! Your filler tubes are perfect. I've been struggling too, because no one makes 1.5" fuel hose. I have the 1.5" fill nipple

 

[Jonathan Strain]

Bill, McMaster-Carr has fuel hose in 1.5 inch but they have a 5 foot minimum order at about $10 a foot. If I can't find another source we cut split up an order.

 

[Jonathan Strain]

Bill, here is a source for the 1.5 inch hose that will sell it in 1 foot increments:

Overton's - Boating > Parts > Hoses & Fittings > Type A2 Hardwall Fuel Fill Hose 1-1/2 SAE J1527 Fuel Hose per foot

 

[Bill D]

The problem with that hose is it isn't flexible enough to make the tight bends needed to connect the cap to the tank.

 

[Ron McCall]

Bill,
I was at the shop of a fellow RCR builder a few weeks ago and he used flexable hose and added the springs out of a lower radiator hose to keep the hose from kinking.Seemed to work very well.

 

[Rob]

JS,
I agree... looks much better!! Just don't scratch em now..oke:

 

[Chris Kouba]

May be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway- the spacers are to raise the entire Le Mans cap higher in the front clip, right?

If so, I'll take a pair Fran.

 

[Bill D]

Yes. They tend to hit the body when opened

 

[Jonathan Strain]

I decided to polish the rear uprights and control arms while I had them off. Here are some pictures:

 

[Bill D]

WOW!! Fantastic! Now I'll have to do the same!