Ivor's Road Runner...getting closer

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jun 27, 05 9:13 pm

and he shoots from the hip you know. 8)

Ashley · Post by **Ashley** » Mon Jun 27, 05 9:36 pm

NICE job Ivor, What lacquer did you use.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Jun 27, 05 9:48 pm

Thanks guys, two years to get there and it all seems worth it now...yep, gun finish Steve, but with the aid of a borrowed spray booth, ahem!

R-M Crystaltop Lacquer is the stuff, expensive but that's just 2 coats.

I've even got the mising chrome strip...thanks to Alex's spare runner door!

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Jun 27, 05 11:58 pm

8)
No words required!!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Jun 28, 05 5:19 pm

Looks fantastic Ivan, well done. Remind me not to park next to you at the Nats (or anyone really!)

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue Jun 28, 05 6:19 pm

Nick, you've got nothing to worry about mate, your Runner may have seen some action, but it's still as sound as a pound!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Jul 18, 05 1:07 pm

Well, As you may have read elsewhere, in my efforts to get the runner to the Nats, I've had all sorts of things go wrong...

parts lost in transit...

accidentally overspraying the front end and the grille with Organasol...

the front bench seat falling to bits when I took the old upholstery off...

busting the windscreen when I tried to put it in yesterday...

then putting a four inch gouge in my new paint when my screwdriver slipped.

But I refuse to let it get me down

Holly · Post by **Holly** » Mon Jul 18, 05 1:34 pm

Keep going Ivor! You can do it

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 18, 05 1:42 pm

It looks beautiful Ivor! It is gutting when you get a run of bad luck and slip ups - but it will be well worth all the effort your putting in. Good luck!

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Mon Jul 18, 05 9:31 pm

Good for you mate, fantastic job......and still quicker than many of us

When you are out there burning rubber the smile on your face will be a mile wide and all the ups and downs will be forgotten (especially the downs!)

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jul 18, 05 9:41 pm

Ivor. When working on the car - shut the garage door to lock the world out and keep repeating to yourself "We are not at home to Mr Cock-Up".

Works for me.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Jul 18, 05 10:13 pm

Keep on Keeping on, Ivor! I'll book me ticket for a detailed tour and cruise at the Nats!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue Jul 19, 05 9:34 am

Thanks guys, I must admit when it gets late, you start making mistakes...I'm not at home to Mister Cock Up....I'm not at home to Mister Cock Up...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jul 19, 05 10:58 pm

Ivor, just done something I shouldve done a long time ago and checked out your web site thouroghly (theres a reason why!).
Excellent stuff, not just the amazing effort you put into the Roadrunner, but also the work and clarity on the web page, if other people here havent checked it out, do so! 8)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jul 20, 05 12:25 am

Ivor

love yer website - especially the progress pics - they are really encouraging.

Hope to have a good look if you're at the nats with it. Best of luck!