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roadrunner shoutouts
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 4:23 pm
by Anonymous
Well its happening again enjoy pictures below
Me and tank have slowly been taking mounts bolts wires etc off,today we finally just went for it,engine,gearbox and prop [with a bit of help from another freind].
Just waiting on WASPS now for pricing and parts,the car will be going off to websters for chassis work brakes and rear end,then back for me and kiwi to finesh off steering suspension and put it all back together with any luck.
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 4:28 pm
by Anonymous
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 4:29 pm
by Anonymous

What have I mist Simon

Or are you starting what you were talking about in the summer
Please keep me informed about what you are doing Fella
It's been the first CHRISTMAS in years that I haven't been up to my eye's in Bananarama! in the garage

My wife has been loving me being in the house too
I'm waiting on new parts from the states

Before I start on the new toy

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 7:27 pm
by Rogue Trooper
Cool Si
Keep the pic's and updates coming, how far are you going with the chassis/back end of the car?
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 7:36 pm
by Anonymous
I am hoping that 1-2 weeks after new years the car will be taken to websters,not long after that all my engine parts,steering box,colume and powersteering unit and gearbox rebuild kit will arrive,plus a few other bits an pieces.
So yeah there is going to be a bit of a wait now,but after new years photos should start arriving.
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 09 9:33 pm
by Gringo
Good luck Si. Give me a shout if you get stuck for help.

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 09 5:40 pm
by Anonymous
Gringo wrote:Good luck Si. Give me a shout if you get stuck for help.

I will probably take you up on that offer mate
WASPS are not back until the 4th of January,sooo hop fully more updates then,also spoke to kiwi looks like we shall be taking the car up to websters about the 2nd ish week of January
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 1:57 pm
by Anonymous
The parts to get the car MOTed have been ordered should be with me in around 2-3 weeks
This steering column was recomended
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/p ... prd461.htm
and this is the rest of the stuff
1 X Edelbrock RPM Intake
1 X Pair Edelbrock RPM Heads
1 X Head Bolts for above
1 X Milodon high vol. water pump
1 X Holley 750Vac sec carb.
1 X 4 Speed A833 Trans Rebuild Kit
1 X Complete Fel Pro Race Gasket Set
1 X ARP Stanless Exterior engine bolt Kit
1 X Steering Idler Arm
1 X Set Inner and outer track rod ends
2 X Track rod end adjusting sleeves
1 X Power Steering Box
1 X Comp XE274 Camshaft
1 X Set Comp Lifters
1 X Comp Magnum roller timing chain set
and next month
1 X Milodon Stock replacemnt oil pan
1 X disc brake kit
1 X Pair Rear Leaf Springs ( Hemi/RT spec)
2 X Upper Suspension Ball Joints
2 X Lower Suspension Ball Joints
1 X Set rear shackle bushes for above
set of new wheels and fresh rubber
pictures to come very soon
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 2:04 pm
by db
Bit of an overhaul then!
Good man!! Have fun fitting all those luverly shiny things

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 2:13 pm
by Anonymous
haha I think im looking forward to see those shiny things than actually getting them on the car and usuing them

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 3:24 pm
by Charger
nice shopping list, good to see you back on it chap

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 3:27 pm
by jerry
Blimey Si won the lottery

good on ya keep us updated with pics

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 3:41 pm
by ANTON
Hey Simon
Good to see it's all happening.
Have you ordered the correct valve springs for the cam as your haven't put it on your list. Just a thought.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 3:52 pm
by Ivor
Hey Si,
Not wishing to put a dampener on your shopping (which looks great by the way!) but check out where those rear springs are coming from on your second list, because I've heard all sorts of horror stories of new springs being made in Mexico...out of cheese!
I know, because I need to buy a set of rear springs for the Barracuda and I've been told by several people to be very careful.
You wouldn't want a saggy rear end would you?

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 10 4:23 pm
by Dave999
yes
might be easier to get you old ones re tempered by a reputable set of spring geezers.
they won't know what Hemi RT spec means but should be able to adjust for height and weight of car add in leaf or two stick in a half leaf etc to stiffen up the front part of the spring
spend the rest on getting the rear tracking done (i.e what you save on cost and shipping)
they'll align up the diff position on the springs
and if necessary flex ya diff to get the right toe in.
remeber US cars are set up for the US side of the road i.e on a UK road with camber they will always try to stick you in the ditch
nice new set of rubbers bushes and bendy bits Bobs ya mothers Bruv
Dave