RCR #010 Build Progress
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Hi Rob
Body is almost done. Should be next weekend if all goes well.
I finished the dash this morning. The body man prepped the dash for me and I then sanded it smooth with 400 grit wet sandpaper. I then applied two coats of satin black acrylic enamel. I then proceeded to install the gauges, wiring harness, and switches.
Bill
Body is almost done. Should be next weekend if all goes well.
I finished the dash this morning. The body man prepped the dash for me and I then sanded it smooth with 400 grit wet sandpaper. I then applied two coats of satin black acrylic enamel. I then proceeded to install the gauges, wiring harness, and switches.
Bill
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Looks fantastic Bill. Much nicer than leather would have been, IMHO, especially on your car which looks all business and no cush. Can't wait to see the paint!
Mark
Mark
I bought the ZF from someone on the Internet for what I thought was a good price - $7000. I was told it was freshly rebuilt and ready to go. I quickly snapped it up.
About 9 month after receiving it, I decided to take it to RBT Transmissions in Anaheim, CA to have it checked out. Lo and behold, it was a POS! The synchros were shot, the ring and pinion scored, and 5th gear was toast. And to top it off, the case was cracked in 4 places, welded, and spray painted silver to cover up the rework. I was not at all pleased and contacted the person who sold it to me. Well, you can guess the outcome of that conversation.
11 months later and $4,377 poorer, I have it completely rebuilt. I had the new case completely polished. I think it will look great next to the black chassis.
Complementing the polished transaxle is a polished bellhousing
Plans are to install the engine and transaxle this weekend
Cheers
Bill
About 9 month after receiving it, I decided to take it to RBT Transmissions in Anaheim, CA to have it checked out. Lo and behold, it was a POS! The synchros were shot, the ring and pinion scored, and 5th gear was toast. And to top it off, the case was cracked in 4 places, welded, and spray painted silver to cover up the rework. I was not at all pleased and contacted the person who sold it to me. Well, you can guess the outcome of that conversation.
11 months later and $4,377 poorer, I have it completely rebuilt. I had the new case completely polished. I think it will look great next to the black chassis.
Complementing the polished transaxle is a polished bellhousing
Plans are to install the engine and transaxle this weekend
Cheers
Bill
Stunning Bill - Absolutely gorgeous.
I would probably opt to put a FORD blue-oval emblem over the top of that RBT logo though... After the many months of waiting that they've put you and others through - I would think long and hard before recommending them or their services..
I would probably opt to put a FORD blue-oval emblem over the top of that RBT logo though... After the many months of waiting that they've put you and others through - I would think long and hard before recommending them or their services..
Go Bill Go!!!
Looks great, I always enjoy your posts and am elated you got a trans. Can't wait to see it all together! I do have one question, when she is all together can you get a shot from the back nice and low? The view of those rear fenders with huge tires is just way to sexy. I have seen the pre-paint ones, I cannot wait to see the finished ones.
Looks great, I always enjoy your posts and am elated you got a trans. Can't wait to see it all together! I do have one question, when she is all together can you get a shot from the back nice and low? The view of those rear fenders with huge tires is just way to sexy. I have seen the pre-paint ones, I cannot wait to see the finished ones.
The ZF looks great polished, never seen one done like that before. Must have been a big relief to get it back after all that time at RBT.
You'll be on the road soon!
Chris
You'll be on the road soon!
Chris
Made some more progress this weekend. We finished the wiring, bled the brakes (1 leak, will repair), mocked up a tow bar similar to the one on Dean Lampe's car, and installed the tunnel cover (more original looking now).
The wire bundle on top of the RCR tunnel
And the tunnel cover, made from .040 mild steel), riveted in place
I modified my steering wheel to use a Ford GT insert from Fran Kress
We hope to get the engine this week and then take the car to the painter to install the body. While it is there, a auto upholsterer will do his majic as well.
Cheers
Bill D
The wire bundle on top of the RCR tunnel
And the tunnel cover, made from .040 mild steel), riveted in place
I modified my steering wheel to use a Ford GT insert from Fran Kress
We hope to get the engine this week and then take the car to the painter to install the body. While it is there, a auto upholsterer will do his majic as well.
Cheers
Bill D
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