Bryan's RCR40

hi, great build so far
I take that your have ordered the "deluxe kit" from my understanding, this kit comes pre-assembled as a roller.
was it necessary to remove everything again ?

Yes, the Deluxe Plus kit. My understanding is that it's assembled for shipping only and it needs to be disassembled and then reassembled in a suitable manner for driving.
 
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I decided to switch to the first steps of body preparation while waiting for some parts for the fuel tanks. I measured the width of the front and rear clips where they meet the rockers. The rear was 66" and the front was 65.5". I found it easy to stretch the front to 66". Then I set the rocker panels to 66" and taped them in place. Next I made all the careful measurements to position the spider. In the last photo one truss head machine screw is holding it at the front center and I am marking for evenly spaced holes that avoid the obstacles under the dash structure.

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TOM (eglitom - RIP bloke) had some good measurements and set up information that may help you get it dialed in.

 
TOM (eglitom - RIP bloke) had some good measurements and set up information that may help you get it dialed in.


Thank you, Ryan. I will check it out.
 
Catching up on my log. Most of what I have been doing is "routine" so I am only detailing what might be of interest.

I finally installed the fuel tanks for the last time. All you can see is a 3/8 stainless pickup fitting and a vent hose. The wires for the gauge go through the side and aren't visible.

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After the tanks were installed I replaced the front suspension. Couldn't resist getting shorter bolts for the lower control arms.

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Substituted an aftermarket spacer for better steering rod end clearance. More negative camber and higher ride height also improved this.

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Got a stronger wiper motor with a long shaft. Made some bushings and secured the wiper motor to the chassis instead of the spider. Made a bracket under the dash using a hole from the original braces.

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Finalized the thermostat housing.

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Other things I have completed include the parking brakes, the A/C and heater hoses under the dash, the A/C wiring, and the master cylinder reservoirs. Vintage air insisted I don't install the compressor with fittings down so I have flipped it and re-worked the lower mount, and tried to figure out the neatest way to run the hoses to fit with the radiator hose and oil hoses. I've installed the gauges in the dash and working on wiring and switch panels. Did a rough alignment check and found I needed more negative camber in the front and less in the back. Made these adjustments and also corrected rear toe-out and slightly narrowed the rear track to help with tire-to-body clearance. Working on the front radiator and heater hoses and mounting the condenser. Along the way I am playing with body fitment bit by bit.
 
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Bryan - Do you plan to run the standard rear clip fender width or go for the extended flares? The 295-50's are quite wide and, at the correct ride height, may be too wide for the standard clip width. Either mock it up to approximate normal running height or make sure your spring collars are not at the maximum height (not positioned at top of thread on the shock body) when you trial fit and proper weight is on the chassis, which will bring the fender wells down to running height. Just an FYI.
Congrats on your new project.
A.J.
 
Bryan - Do you plan to run the standard rear clip fender width or go for the extended flares? The 295-50's are quite wide and, at the correct ride height, may be too wide for the standard clip width. Either mock it up to approximate normal running height or make sure your spring collars are not at the maximum height (not positioned at top of thread on the shock body) when you trial fit and proper weight is on the chassis, which will bring the fender wells down to running height. Just an FYI.
Congrats on your new project.
A.J.
Thanks for mentioning this. I did a trial fit with no springs installed and the tires were touching the body in bump travel but it was close. Since then I narrowed the rear track width slightly plus a little more negative camber. I have yet to re-install the rear clip to check the clearance. I am not planning to run flares. I'm hoping I can grind the inside lip of the wheel arches slightly, if needed, and get the clearance I need with a reasonable camber angle.
 
Thought I'd mention it since I had to trim the wheel wells AND go to a slightly narrower tire to get necessary clearance at the proper ride height. I wouldn't want to see you get almost done and discover the interference. Ron Randall's shop. Metalmorphous, did that work and also fabricated a neat clearance tunnel in the clip over the RCR supplied headers which hit the clip. 1st rate shop. I didn't want the flares so had to go that route. You might squeak by with a well trim.
 
You won't believe the attention this car will get when you go to a cruise night, show or cars & coffee. Stay focused and don't short cut anything.
 
Lately I've been working on wiring and it's coming along well.

I'm reluctant to cut these holes in the dash structure so I am working on alternatives.
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A few steel parts powder coated.
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All A/C hoses are complete. They all have one straight end so there's no clocking to worry about and they can all be removed in one piece. Front radiator hoses done. Lower rear coolant hose (to water pump) done. Upper rear coolant hose (from thermostat) in process. The hoses from the oil filter adapter can come out the top with 45 or 90 degree hose ends or out the bottom with 45 degree hose ends, depending on the location of the oil filter mount. Radiator and condenser mounts done. Wiring continues . . .
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Excellent job Bryan. Did you get their mockup kit, and then have them build them from there? Just curious, but what was the approximate cost with the coating. Are they coated inside and out ? Very Nice.

Regards Brian
 
Excellent job Bryan. Did you get their mockup kit, and then have them build them from there? Just curious, but what was the approximate cost with the coating. Are they coated inside and out ? Very Nice.

Regards Brian

They didn't even need the mockup. They have enough experience to build these headers and you can see how well they fit. They are coated on the inside as well, yes. I will pm you with some pricing info.
 
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