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General MKB => Projects => Topic started by: Roadkill on December 19, 2005, 10:21:15 pm

Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 19, 2005, 10:21:15 pm
As Chris seems incapable of asking - (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif) - Can anyone spare a day or so (or even a morning) over the christmas period (Ideally 27 & 28 - But also 29 & 30 too) to assist with the Duster.

I Believe the plan as it stands is as follows -

Saturday the 24.
The Duster is moved to the Unit (at Leighton Buzzard) to dry out over christmas.
Prep the area.  Get dust sheets up etc . . .

Tuesday the 27.
The Front end.  The Wings need to be finished being hung - Volunteers !
Also the cowl (I'll do) and Final prep.

Wednesday the 28.
Front end must be finished and prepped.
Doors must be (Very) nearly done too.

Thursday the 29.
Doors finished and prepped.
Roof/Posts Finished and prepped.
Also as much of the rear quarters and boot lid as I can possibly do.

Friday the 30.
Spraying.

(Ideally) Monday 2 Jan.
Transfer to the Barn (Brackley)

There'll be other odds and sods which need doing that will help but obviously the priority is the bodywork.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on December 19, 2005, 10:27:14 pm
Can't promise, but I'll see what I can do.  You never know, I might be allowed out to play. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on December 19, 2005, 10:28:08 pm
I'll help out provided you don't mind giving me some tuition... I'm off that week

Only thing is i'm planning on changing my Headlights Setup that week so i'll need a couple of days to do that.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 19, 2005, 10:34:17 pm
No Problem.

Although I'd love someone to do the bodywork - I've come this far so I may as well finish !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Mainly It'll be helping Chris finish odds and sods . . . Maybe take off boot lid /bonnet.  Hang/fit the wings.  Little prep work maybe.  Finish off suspension and brake bits.  Bleed brakes.
Depending how far we get - Fit lights, bumpers . . . .

That sort of stuff.

The Unit has heating and Toilets, kitchen, internet etc . . . (It's my offices) For those who've never made the trip.

LU7 4GP.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 19, 2005, 11:47:33 pm
dont mind lending a hand on the odd day(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on December 19, 2005, 11:48:50 pm
And a Maccy D's round the corner provided you don't get Lost on the way or carved up by the Nova Crowd in the Carpark...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 20, 2005, 01:10:24 am
Quoting: FUBAR
Maccy D's

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sick.gif)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 20, 2005, 04:08:53 am
whats the plan on transporting the duster? get any alternative plans sorted? 24th is looking impossible for me..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on December 20, 2005, 03:57:43 pm
Sorry guys but need to get moved into my new place over christmas, if i get a spare min i will try to come over
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 20, 2005, 09:59:52 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
whats the plan on transporting the duster? get any alternative plans sorted? 24th is looking impossible for me..



Dude, That mean you just can't tow or we can't borrow the trailer? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 20, 2005, 11:53:16 pm
dunno, to be honest, asside form me being busy as f**k on saturday, i really dont wanna go disturbing Ray on christmas eve...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 21, 2005, 01:56:56 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i really dont wanna go disturbing Ray on christmas eve...


Shit, boy - Nothing like leaving it til the last.

ANYONE GOT A TRAILOR WE CAN BORROW ???
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 22, 2005, 04:41:31 pm
Anyone got any ideas for transporting the thing ?

I can see this going VERY pear-shaped.

And It'll be a complete waste of my time if it does. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 22, 2005, 04:45:44 pm
http://www.aacint.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15684
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 23, 2005, 06:32:50 pm
(With a bit of effort) The Duster is now at the Unit in Leighton Buzzard.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on December 23, 2005, 06:37:04 pm
All set for Xmas week then?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 23, 2005, 06:39:16 pm
Yeah.

(Jack Dee voice On)

Whoopee.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 23, 2005, 07:51:45 pm
let me know which day ya want a hand fellas will pop over(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 23, 2005, 08:53:10 pm
Tuesday / Wednesday probably best, Art.

Can you text me your number ?

I'll give you a bell and let you know times . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 23, 2005, 11:08:25 pm
Progress so far..........(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)


(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster2005001.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>  Ready for the road  LAND TRAIN!!! [img]http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster2005004.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>    The journeys end [img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster2005006.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>   Dean's Ho'ing desk and paint warmer [img]http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

[img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster2005005.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>   Oooooo arty
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 23, 2005, 11:17:34 pm
holy crap, thats a lot of arsehole cans!

what dates are you doing the work? i'm around so i'm available to give a hand if needed..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 24, 2005, 12:33:47 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
what dates are you doing the work?


Erm, check the initial post. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 27, 2005, 05:44:11 pm
We're here . . .

It begins . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 27, 2005, 05:44:22 pm
. . . With a Cuppa. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 28, 2005, 09:19:38 pm
come on lads crack on!!
any pics yet!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 28, 2005, 09:35:38 pm
Quoting: art b
any pics yet!


Will post some new ones up later I'm sure. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Should be seeing (some) Black paint tomorrow . . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 28, 2005, 09:59:04 pm
just a thought ,with all that paint being sprayed,
is there an issue with the gas heater in the area,
dont want ya both coming outta there wiff black faces and the roof missing!!!!(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
may not be an issue ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on December 28, 2005, 10:44:36 pm
Are you painting the Duster using rattle cans ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 28, 2005, 11:43:00 pm
Quoting: art b
dont want ya both coming outta there wiff black faces and the roof missing!!!!
may not be an issue ?


Don't intend to be spraying with the heater going . . . Too much air turbulance.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Quoting: F Body
Are you painting the Duster using rattle cans ?


Yup.

HARDCORE !!!  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 29, 2005, 12:51:24 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't intend to be spraying with the heater going . . . Too much air turbulance.



good point fella,
nowt wrong with cans martyn!! mine a stella!(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 29, 2005, 02:20:36 am
i think you should use a turnip dipped in underseal, but thats just me (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 29, 2005, 06:08:34 pm
Should be seeing some paint today . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 02:09:02 am
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

We got a partly black Duster.

Got the Front Wings, Bonnet, Grill area finished.

Also got the Inside of the Boot area and shut sprayed finished too.

Feel knackered.  

I'm going home !!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 02:09:32 am
Used 7 Cans in all I think.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 30, 2005, 02:29:17 am
pics?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 30, 2005, 02:31:59 am
well done lads,
 any black bogies!!!!(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 30, 2005, 02:33:55 am
it was amazing how far the black dust travels..

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 03:43:55 pm
Quoting: art b
any black bogies!!!!



Yup.  A Few.

Quoting: philoldsmobile
pics?


I Keep telling him to put some on !!!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 30, 2005, 03:52:24 pm
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/CIMG1433.jpg)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/CIMG1431.jpg)

Happy now???   (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)  

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif) huh? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 03:56:07 pm
Not sure what the plan is today, yet . . . except have a cuppa first. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 30, 2005, 06:41:04 pm
thats gonna look cool in that satin black," almost like a bought one"
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 2001SS on December 30, 2005, 07:20:44 pm
That will be one helluva tasty motor when it's finished(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 30, 2005, 07:33:37 pm
wait untill its got the details on it steve, there is a few more bits going on to it that are really gonna finish it off a treat!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on December 30, 2005, 07:44:59 pm
That looks awesome (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) and those scoops just look the tits now its all sprayed up (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif) good call on those guys!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 30, 2005, 07:49:23 pm
hell yeah, they is purdy! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 10:24:20 pm
Fitted the bonnet pin plates back earlier.

Put the first coat of paint on the boot lid and rear panel.

Having a cuppa out of the way while the paint's drying.

Been prepping the door shuts (hopefully) ready for some paint today.

Am also hoping to get some paint on at least the drivers door today.

Paint from yesterday looks pretty good.  Only one run to speak of but at least FOUR drips !!!

Bloody Applicator-thingy-majig. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Apart from that all good so far. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 10:26:08 pm
Quoting: art b
" almost like a bought one"


Almost ? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 30, 2005, 10:26:49 pm
you mean..........................................."the atatchment"......................? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 30, 2005, 10:32:09 pm
<wink>

Yup.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 31, 2005, 12:18:39 am
Boot lid and rear panel are finished.  As is the Drivers door shut.

Had a clean up now waiting for paint to dry a little before tackling anymore . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 31, 2005, 03:06:59 am
MORE PAINT ON THE DUSTER !!!

Yup, Just put the second coat on the rear flanks and am waiting a bit then putting the third (final) one on.

The drivers door didn't get done in the end but the Flanks are a bonus !

It's looking sweet.  Ahem.  Mean. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

I'll let Chris put some more piccy's up . . . . . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 31, 2005, 05:55:00 am
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/misc059.jpg)


(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/misc062.jpg)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 31, 2005, 06:11:12 am
EXCELENT work - i can hardly believe its the same car! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 31, 2005, 07:01:23 am
It's getting there.

Slightly slower then first thought but still.

Not perfect but close. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 31, 2005, 07:25:03 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i can hardly believe its the same car!



Shhhhhh.......(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/help.gif)  we've been rumbled  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 01, 2006, 09:04:58 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Well I got the roof, cowl and posts done, finished, yesterday.

Also got the Drivers side door and sill finished too.

IF some idiot hadn't forgotten their Camera you'd be able to see some pictures . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

You'll have to wait a day or so.

Only got the Passenger side door, shut and sill to do. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

I Have got to re-address the lower flanks at some point but that's easily hide-able. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 02, 2006, 01:21:13 am
Is it coming to the Fancott tomorrow? or still more work needed? will be great to see it out again (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 02, 2006, 05:16:53 am
No.

After the paint is finished it'll be hidden away for at least a month for the paint to harden fully.

Chemicals (eg Bird Sh!t) can ruin a painted finish before its final rub-down and cut.

Plus it has no brakes at the mo'. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 05:27:48 am
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster21.jpg) (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster22.jpg)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 05:27:57 am
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster23.jpg) (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster24.jpg)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 05:28:02 am
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster25.jpg) (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/ProjectDuster26.jpg)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:03:02 am
I'm a F*cking Genius. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:04:38 am
it does look damn good (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:04:51 am
Nice black floor too... ;-)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:05:40 am
Yeah.  That'll be fun explaining that away . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:06:13 am
LOL has nobody else been in yet to see it?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:08:03 am
Not really.  My MD saw it when it had Black wings and bonnet . . . That's it.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:09:19 am
out of interest how does satin black stand up to greasy mit prints? is it like normal paint or more like stainless steel where even the slightest touch shows up?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:10:26 am
It's not great.  But once it's had a 1000 Grit wet flat, followed by a 1200 wet flat, then a T-cut and polish, it should be fine.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:12:04 am
thats good then, it'd be a pain having such high maintainance that ment you couldn't touch the thing, + Bling would be a nightmare!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:12:43 am
The rule with Satin is "You Don't Care".  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 04:31:19 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
thats good then, it'd be a pain having such high maintainance that ment you couldn't touch the thing, + Bling would be a nightmare!



I'm sure philO will be around to take care of it (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 04:35:54 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

He'll be trying to get a shine to it.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 04:40:04 pm
Your boss's said anything yet?   (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 04:40:37 pm
Oh, Guess what ?

As our Labour haven't got anything to do today I've got my foreman and his two monkeys, we will call them (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif) and (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif), stripping down the scaffold tower which are in the unit !!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

To say that I really wish the Duster wasn't there at the Mo' is an UNDERSTATEMENT !!!.

I've already told them that if they touch the car I'll sack them . . .

But Chavs I just don't trust . . . They don't appear to be Muscle car fans . . .

Nick, the Foreman, is a good bloke but (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif) and (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif) are tossers and were barred from our Xmas outting because they couldn't be trusted . . .

I'll keep my fingers crossed nothing happens.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 04:42:20 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/eekl.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 04:42:42 pm
Quoting: incursus
Your boss's said anything yet?



Robert don't care either way (as I expected)

Graham actually said he was impressed we cleared up so well.
(I made a point of saying how we'd hoovered and washed up and swept etc . . . )
He seems happy and I explained why it's still here.

They both are fine about it.  For now.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 05:29:29 pm
Shite.

They're about to start cutting and Grinding behind the Duster. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

I can't move it outside (no Keys) and it's raining.

I Can't cover it as the paint's not hard enough !

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

I've moved some of those lockers behind the car, making a wall, then moved the Duster as far forward as she'll go.

Again.  Fingers crossed.

It's just F*cking typical. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 05:35:54 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/russian_roulette.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 05:38:06 pm
What can I say ?

I'm keeping both eyes on 'em.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 03, 2006, 05:56:24 pm
Fingers crossed all round.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:00:26 pm
They haven't started Grinding yet, but they're filing away at something . . . . . .

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wall.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 06:01:34 pm
tail light tint has begun in earnest...


its a damn shame, because living in bedford is quite a commute to earnest..

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:03:12 pm
Oh Dear.

Any luck with those washers ?

The way it's going here I'm getting anxious to get her moved . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 06:03:15 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
its a damn shame, because living in bedford is quite a commute to earnest..


Especially when Ernest goes to Camp... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Do you remember those films??? were awful!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:03:50 pm
Again.

Oh Dear. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 06:05:15 pm
lemmee pop to us auto now for em..

been kinda tied up looking for work so far this morning..

oh, with regards to the amber section on the lenses, do you want that keeping or removing? i dunno what the situation is for bulbs on the duster, as to what sort it uses, and if you can get amber bulbs for it..

if you can get ambers, i can remove that slightly dodgey yellow tint, and have a nuch neater finish. i've only put two coats of laquer on, so can go back and remove it at this stage.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:07:05 pm
This is one for Chris . . . Hang on I'll call him . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:09:20 pm
The Man, he say Yeah !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Assume we can get Amber bulbs, Mate, and spray the lot, thanks.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 06:15:08 pm
Cheers Phil    (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)


Pretty sure the bulbs are allready amber any way,  the front ones are.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:30:20 pm
There's always Amber paint . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 06:39:35 pm
So.

Engine and transmission next......(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

What you reckon?

Build on the 318?.....how far can you really go with that?

Maybe get a 360?  wanna stay with SB.  What kind of cost am I looking at?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 06:42:52 pm
Quoting: incursus
Engine and transmission next......

What you reckon?

Build on the 318?.....how far can you really go with that?

Maybe get a 360? wanna stay with SB. What kind of cost am I looking at?


Talk to the Man, he will tell you whats do able and the price, he also has contacts on trans aswell
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:43:50 pm
I'd say worry about your Tranny.

Find out (for sure) what a 727 mates up with.

Then you've got a short list.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 06:48:28 pm
i think it would be real neat with a viper V10 and 6 speed dropped in.. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:52:13 pm
Ahh, watch the £££££££££££'s fall from the sky. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 06:56:11 pm
i'd rather the other kind of pounds fell from my waist line... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 03, 2006, 06:56:49 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i'd rather the other kind of pounds fell from my waist line...



Nah, if it's ££££££££'s you can pay for that later. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 06:59:05 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i'd rather the other kind of pounds fell from my waist line...


I'd say something but it would either sound :

a) Offensive or
b) Ghey.

So no comment. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 07:03:38 pm
ok, no joy at us auto (suprise) or JWR.

US auto sugested trist draper hydraulics just down the road, so i'll head off there in a moment.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 07:19:58 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
ok, no joy at us auto (suprise) or JWR.

US auto sugested trist draper hydraulics just down the road, so i'll head off there in a moment.



Thanks Phil, you wouldn't have thought they would be so difficult to find.
I thought the things had to be replaced when ever you removed the calipers or somefink?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 07:34:41 pm
they have to be changed every time you undo the connection.. they are standard hydraulic copper washers though..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:15:09 pm
still no joy on the washers...

have tried...

us auto
JWR
trist draper
hi - Q
beds battery
goldings
kwik Fit
beds fittings and supplies
ATS

no joy..  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 10:16:19 pm
silverstone mate, no problem either silverstone moror factors or trident
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:18:30 pm
i was thinking earls are the most likely..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 10:20:01 pm
earls have gone mate, just a warehouse but goodrich are still there
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:20:22 pm
WTF ?

Can't believe they're so hard to come by.

Mental note, when I go to the states buy Thousands of 'em and create a monopoly here in the UK.

Muwahahahahahaaaa !

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 10:24:36 pm
What is it you guys are looking for? (not that I can help, just curious...(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) )
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:25:52 pm
A Flat Copper washer. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 03, 2006, 10:27:33 pm
I would have thought a basic motor factors would stock them.

Maybe there's a world shortage.  Maybe I should see if I've got any in the garage and put them on ebay. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 10:28:54 pm
tried B&Q?... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:29:20 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
I would have thought a basic motor factors would stock them


You'd think. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Seriously, I tried several places myself.

We picked up some alternatives but I wasn't convinced they'd be suitable . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:29:40 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
tried B&Q?...


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/slap.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 10:35:44 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
tried B&Q?...

Thats what the gimp at Halfrauds said.....nearly hit him at the time but he might have been right(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:42:13 pm
the tint is on the lights, went on nice and even, even before polishing there is a good shine on them..

held the lense against my indicator, good light transmition, will leave then a couple of days to harden, then will do the mat black detail.

will be done friday.

they look a lot nicer for removing the amber crap used to colour the lens..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2006, 10:46:28 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Cheers Phil  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

What do I owe?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:46:45 pm
Sweet. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:47:27 pm
Yeah, I'll Pro-Rata it to work out my fees. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:48:57 pm
Quoting: incursus

What do I owe?


just a tenner for the laquer mate... its actualy gone DOWN in price, and comes in a larger can!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 10:49:17 pm
http://www.bsr-aerotek.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3508
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:50:25 pm
Can you measure it for us, PhilO ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 10:51:00 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Can you measure it for us, PhilO ?



(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:51:17 pm
6 inches.....  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)



ohh, sorry... you meant the can?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 10:51:59 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
6 inches.....


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif) yeah what ever phil, why under sell yourself (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2006, 10:52:16 pm
Oh and both of you grow up (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:52:39 pm
no.. i dont want to.. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 10:53:52 pm
<Annoying American Girlie Cheerleader accent ON>

What-eveeer

<Annoying American Girlie Cheerleader accent OFF>

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 03, 2006, 10:56:16 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
<Annoying American Girlie Cheerleader accent ON>

What-eveeer

<Annoying American Girlie Cheerleader accent OFF>


That's so annoying (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 10:58:02 pm
and cheer leader like

anyone noticed - 4pm and not quite dark yet?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 11:02:21 pm
I Don't get windows. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 03, 2006, 11:02:25 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
Posted: 3 Jan 2006 15:58 ° IP: 82.18.178.223
Quote Edit Delete Move

and cheer leader like

anyone noticed - 4pm and not quite dark yet?


Yeah, but you posted that at 15:58

If you're gunna do a job, do it properly.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 11:03:00 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 03, 2006, 11:03:21 pm
naah, its too dark now..

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 11:21:35 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
naah, its too dark now..


Must be bed time, Ryan.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lazy.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 03, 2006, 11:24:50 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Must be bed time, Ryan.


Fat chance! I'm going shopping after work & then working in the bar doing a Major clean up & banking etc until probably about 10, then i'm going to go home & have a crack at the MKB Logo (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2006, 11:26:38 pm
Good man.  You can always sleep when you're dead. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 04, 2006, 12:04:01 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Must be bed time, Ryan.



its always bedtime for ryan! aka sir kipsalot!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on January 04, 2006, 05:01:07 am
ryan van winkle (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 04, 2006, 05:03:00 am
Quoting: art b
ryan van winkle



ummmmmm........(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 04, 2006, 05:09:13 am
Quoting: art b
ryan van winkle



errrrrrr probably should have read the book? I assume its a rip? van winkle thing?

???  errrrrrr
more booze needed...hic
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 04, 2006, 05:09:51 am
oh and    HIJACK!!!!    (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 04, 2006, 05:10:22 am
i think its something to do with the sound of music...(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

i just read winkle and fubar in the same reply and became scared / nasious.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 04, 2006, 05:50:34 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Can you measure it for us, PhilO ?



think he ment the diameter of the washer thingemyjob

but I could be wrong (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 04, 2006, 05:57:37 am
i'll crack out the vernier in the morning...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 04, 2006, 06:04:13 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i'll crack out the vernier in the morning...



huh huh he said crack      (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on January 04, 2006, 06:10:50 am
huhuhuhhuh! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

go me!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 04, 2006, 04:27:48 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
go home & have a crack at the MKB Logo


Did you get anywhere with that?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on January 04, 2006, 05:05:58 pm
Quoting: incursus
Did you get anywhere with that?


I started off making the "London Underground" style surround but couldn't get the Neon glow to work properly from the tutorial I was following, will try again later.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 04, 2006, 05:49:42 pm
Go Team, Go Team . . . . . err . . .  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 04:50:40 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Talk to the Man, he will tell you whats do able and the price, he also has contacts on trans aswell

 

He got a webby or something?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 05, 2006, 05:01:09 pm
Quoting: incursus

Quoting: 55starchief
Talk to the Man, he will tell you whats do able and the price, he also has contacts on trans aswell



He got a webby or something?


Andy Mitchell

either call him (Best) 001-909-931-4612

or email him @ purepontiac@verizon.net (He does read but is slow to reply sometimes)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 05:29:19 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
purepontiac@verizon.net (He does read but is slow to reply sometimes)


no hurry got some serious saving to do 1st.  be a couple of years probably
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 05:30:16 pm
though they did just increase my Credit card limit to £10,950 (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 05, 2006, 05:35:18 pm
Quoting: incursus
they did just increase my Credit card limit to £10,950


No, Don't tell the gf. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 05, 2006, 05:36:54 pm
what you need to do is get a gredit card with the lowest ballance transfer rate for the life of ballance, normally 5% then use your first card to buy the motor then transfer the ballance. It will be cheaper than any bank loan rate (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 05, 2006, 05:39:01 pm
So sensible it's tempting . . . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 05:44:20 pm
Just transfered my balance on to that card at 4.somink % for the life. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Tis way too tempting specially as the balance should be paid off by my ex-wife within a month or so  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)  with £3k to spare(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif) ( well not spare will pay some of me loan off..i guess(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif))
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 05, 2006, 05:45:56 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
So sensible it's tempting . . . . . .


I have these ideas every now and then (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) cheapest rate on 4k from a loan company would be over 10% any one else noticed the low rates are on stupid amounts (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 05, 2006, 05:57:13 pm
I just keep transferring by credit card balance around on 0% deals.   I have the money to pay them, but why pay it if it's 0%, that money makes me interest in a savings account  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 06:09:03 pm
Stop it i'm not listening  la laaa laa laalalala ringring ring lalala banana phone la la la laaa la

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 05, 2006, 06:50:43 pm
Quoting: incursus
ring ring ring banana phone


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 08:32:04 pm
(http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/dcc-5007646_w.jpg)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 05, 2006, 08:34:52 pm
Hmmm i wonder what power Andy could make with a mopar block, not sure hes done one of them, i know hes done ford,chevy and pontiac all with good results.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 11:00:44 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
wonder what power Andy could make with a mopar block


What sort questions should i ask him, more importantly what kind of info will he need? I just tell the model of car and budget or what?(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 05, 2006, 11:01:13 pm
Just don't ask the price...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on January 05, 2006, 11:01:30 pm
Or at least sit down first. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 11:06:34 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Just don't ask the price...


No best Tell him the budget (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

See what he can do for a fiver and a half a packet of extra strong mints (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 05, 2006, 11:10:13 pm
Chuck in a Pepperami, Mate.  That'll do it. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 11:13:55 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Chuck in a Pepperami, Mate. That'll do it.

 

Damn!!! that dudes expensive (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)       (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 05, 2006, 11:15:59 pm
Quoting: incursus
Damn!!! that dudes expensive


Throw him a Green one, he won't know the difference. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 05, 2006, 11:18:22 pm
fair enough (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2006, 04:29:50 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
i'm going to go home & have a crack at the MKB Logo


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/bump.gif)

Done yet?     (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2006, 04:30:58 pm
(http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/dcc-5007646_w.jpg)

Needs an electric water pump I think (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2006, 04:34:33 pm
(http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images/63539_part.jpg)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Jamieg285 on January 06, 2006, 04:41:15 pm
Mmm, very nice.  Not seen one like that before.  Do they do 'em for SBCs?
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Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2006, 04:45:42 pm
That one was for a SBChev
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Post by: 55starchief on January 06, 2006, 04:46:49 pm
I got a remote pump for mine, gonna leave the original pump cassing up front and plumb the remote to the rear of the heads so it will still look original
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Post by: Roadkill on January 06, 2006, 04:46:51 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Mmm, very nice. Not seen one like that before. Do they do 'em for SBCs?


Yup, been eyeing one up myself. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2006, 04:47:46 pm
(http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images/63565_part.jpg)

Appears to be the Chrysler one.  but thats only 5mins of web surfing probably lots out there.
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Post by: Jamieg285 on January 06, 2006, 04:48:10 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Yup, been eyeing one up myself.


LOL, it's gunno be like those bullet lugs, we'll all have one. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on January 06, 2006, 04:50:32 pm
http://www.aerospacecomponents.com/pumps.htm

these are some of the best pumps on the market
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Post by: philoldsmobile on January 06, 2006, 11:58:49 pm
i'm still not convinced on leccy water pumps on a road car - they are extremely expensive, and to be perfectly honest, a normal pump works just fine anyway.. i also sont like the idea of loosing the alt meaning you boil the engine quicker..

i just cant see a couple of BHP being worth the expense, especialy as you wont feel a gain of anything less that 10 BHP, probably more like 15 is a heavier car like a yank..
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Post by: Roadkill on January 07, 2006, 12:09:57 am
How did the Duster's rear lights go, PhilO

????????????????
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Post by: Incursus on January 07, 2006, 02:50:35 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i'm still not convinced on leccy water pumps on a road car - they are extremely expensive



I see your point they are a bit on the expensive side.
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Post by: philoldsmobile on January 07, 2006, 03:19:22 am
Quoting: Roadkill
How did the Duster's rear lights go, PhilO

????????????????



f.kin fantastic mate..

i'l bring them to MK tomorrow when i'm at ryans.. wanna drop over to collect them?
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Post by: 55starchief on January 07, 2006, 03:24:31 am
Well i am running a electric water pump,
 they work much more eficiently as they drive at a constant speed, manual pumps catheta at high rpms reducing the effectivness of the pump.

Also electric pumps can be wired to continue to circulate after the engine has stoped reducing heat soak which V8's have a problem with
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Post by: philoldsmobile on January 07, 2006, 03:27:09 am
modern ones dont..

any HEI chev with an ECU should retard the timing when it hot starts, preventing that lazy hot sttart problem.

also it sounds neat as you can hear the timing come back in after it fires!
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Post by: Roadkill on January 07, 2006, 07:43:30 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
modern ones dont..


Pah.  Modern cars. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 09, 2006, 06:22:54 am
Weatherstripping...

Been looking for trunk weatherstripping for the Duster anyone know a good supplier?
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Post by: Incursus on January 09, 2006, 06:23:50 am
And rear light seals.

Found some trunk ones around $20-$30.
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Post by: 55starchief on January 09, 2006, 03:15:17 pm
steele ruber products re make all the weatherstriping

http://166.82.96.9/homeframes.html
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Post by: Incursus on January 09, 2006, 05:11:38 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
steele ruber products re make all the weatherstriping


About $10 more expensive than most but some interesting stuff on their cheers greame (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 13, 2006, 09:23:28 pm
Dean hows the Duster?

Any complaints from the directors yet?(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on January 13, 2006, 09:30:46 pm
Quoting: incursus
Dean hows the Duster?

Any complaints from the directors yet?


No, none.

I Told them we were awaiting delivery of some brake parts.

She's getting a bit dusty - but it's deceptive on Satin paint.

Brought your lights in today (to get them off the table) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on January 13, 2006, 09:32:44 pm
Gotta get the brakes done soon, though.
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Post by: Incursus on January 14, 2006, 12:11:08 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Gotta get the brakes done soon, though.


Indeed.
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Post by: philoldsmobile on January 14, 2006, 01:16:30 am
i assume you found the washers? i dropped then through the door on monday.
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Post by: FUBAR on January 15, 2006, 09:59:11 am
Just How does a Washer fit through a letterbox... I worked a Currys, they are fookin HUge!
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Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2006, 04:31:17 pm
<groan>

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 16, 2006, 07:07:13 pm
Greame Whats Andy's contact details?

Email - and phone.

I know you've posted it elsewhere but cba tbh (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2006, 07:14:27 pm
ffs! imho+afaik ur a pos (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 16, 2006, 07:15:20 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
ffs! imho ur a pos

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2006, 07:17:27 pm
stfu (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on January 16, 2006, 07:20:09 pm
WTF
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Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2006, 07:24:22 pm
s.o.b (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 16, 2006, 07:33:58 pm
pwned n00bs givf address !!!!!!!11111oneone
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Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2006, 07:54:13 pm
It's taken a while but, finally :-

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/worthless.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 16, 2006, 09:05:30 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/bump.gif)

Greame Whats Andy's contact details?

Email - and phone.
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Post by: Incursus on January 17, 2006, 12:56:29 am
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/bump.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 17, 2006, 02:53:09 am
Quoting: 55starchief
purepontiac@verizon.net


Found it (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on February 01, 2006, 12:45:19 am
Ok just spoke to andy, he says mopar blocks are a 5 week lead time due to machining, so you need to add this to your shipping which by sea would be 4-5 weeks
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Post by: Incursus on February 01, 2006, 05:02:42 pm
Cool.  But not even got the money yet.......
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Post by: art b on February 01, 2006, 05:42:07 pm
well ya got over 10 weeks to save up,(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on February 01, 2006, 05:57:16 pm
Quoting: incursus

Cool. But not even got the money yet.......



No rush mate was just talking and asked him his curent lead times seeing as he is crazy busy.
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Post by: Roadkill on February 01, 2006, 06:20:04 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
asked him his curent lead times seeing as he is crazy busy.


Must get a price for the Caddy's engine rebuild . . . .
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Post by: Incursus on February 02, 2006, 07:08:25 pm
Quoting: incursus
But not even got the money yet.......


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/can.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on February 02, 2006, 07:17:16 pm
Steady on, Mate.  That was only yesterday !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 21, 2006, 04:54:23 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Ok just spoke to andy, he says mopar blocks are a 5 week lead time due to machining, so you need to add this to your shipping which by sea would be 4-5 weeks



Sent Andy an email last night. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/drive.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on February 21, 2006, 05:02:14 pm
Quoting: incursus
Sent Andy an email last night.



OOOH OOOOH what you ask him for (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devil.gif) how much power
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Post by: Incursus on February 21, 2006, 05:13:29 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
OOOH OOOOH what you ask him for  how much power


To be honest I pretty much left that kind of detail up to him.
 
Just said not looking for a drag racing lump but somthing with a bit more poke than stock.

I've asked him to come up with a "design" and quote and we can fine tune the details after (squeeze as much out of the limited budget as we can)

Didn't want to give him a Horsepower target etc. cos I don't really know what i'm talking about (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on February 21, 2006, 07:37:30 pm
The tranny will be almost as important as the lump it's self.

I think the Reverse pattern Valve body is a definate but we'll see if it's in budget when Chris gets a response . . .
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Post by: Roadkill on February 21, 2006, 08:34:25 pm
We're gonna need to sort out doing "the Final push" on the Duster, Mate.

It's getting covered in crap which'll just make my next job harder.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 21, 2006, 09:57:08 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
We're gonna need to sort out doing "the Final push" on the Duster, Mate.


Fine by me mostly waiting for you......

Need at least 1 solid weekend to get her road worthy imho.....assuming nothing goes wrong.....which it normally does.

Or 1 day to make her look road worthy (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)  

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on February 22, 2006, 02:03:55 am
Quoting: incursus


Sent Andy an email last night.


Ok mate, called andy tonight to see if he got your mail, he said yes and was working on it when i called (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 22, 2006, 05:49:27 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Ok mate, called andy tonight to see if he got your mail, he said yes and was working on it when i called


nice one (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on February 22, 2006, 07:55:37 am
So he didn't just laugh at the budget, then ?

That's a start. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 22, 2006, 07:37:22 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
So he didn't just laugh at the budget, then ?

That's a start.


Indeed (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 24, 2006, 06:14:36 pm
Well, I've bought new rear light lenses and new gaskets for them.

Phill when they arrive would you be able to paint em same as the last ones?

These should be in slightly better condition......
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Post by: Incursus on February 25, 2006, 05:26:56 pm
Lug nuts & rear lense gaskets arrived this morning (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)


And received an email back from Andy,  Basically says its will be tough to do for £3k but if I use the carb, intake and dizzy off the 318 he should be able to manage it.......
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Post by: 55starchief on February 26, 2006, 01:05:20 am
Quoting: incursus
And received an email back from Andy, Basically says its will be tough to do for £3k but if I use the carb, intake and dizzy off the 318 he should be able to manage it.......


Thats not to bad, i guess he is using quality pistons rods etc, and of course your price included the trans.

By using your intake,dizzy and carb it leaves you the option to choose at a later date
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Post by: philoldsmobile on February 26, 2006, 01:36:37 am
Quoting: incursus

Well, I've bought new rear light lenses and new gaskets for them.

Phill when they arrive would you be able to paint em same as the last ones?

These should be in slightly better condition......


sure can mon amigo..
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)

be a little cheaper this time too, as i still have about half a can of black left, so only need the laquer - about £12
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Post by: Incursus on February 27, 2006, 07:21:50 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
sure can mon amigo..


cheers they should arrive in the next couple of weeks (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 28, 2006, 06:01:11 pm
requested some more details off Andy last night and asked about a reverse valve body thingemy for the transmission (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Oh and asked about the intake porting thing as well....
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Post by: Roadkill on February 28, 2006, 10:52:07 pm
Just a reminder  - the Duster MUST be moved from Leighton by end of play Sunday 12th March.

I suggest you ask nicely for volunteers to help with electrical bits and bobs . . . etc . . .

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on February 28, 2006, 10:53:40 pm
I'm not about the weekend of the 11th / 12th otherwise i'd help... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif) & this weekend I think is still on BBQ Trailer Time + Fancott
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Post by: Roadkill on February 28, 2006, 10:57:09 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
this weekend I think is still on BBQ Trailer Time + Fancott


This weekend I is working both F**king days. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

Dead or alive I'll be at the Fancott, though. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on February 28, 2006, 11:02:04 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Dead or alive I'll be at the Fancott, though.


Cool, you can;t exactly implement "Operation MKB Assault" if you're not coming to you're own meet... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on February 28, 2006, 11:03:58 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
"Operation MKB Assault"


That'll be engraved on my tombstone, Mate. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Shall we meet up before the meet - cruise down ?
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Post by: FUBAR on February 28, 2006, 11:06:32 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Shall we meet up before the meet - cruise down ?


Yeah sure, come to yours yeah?

Edit: Oh BTW... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/offtopic.gif)   8 pages tho... nowhere near a record
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Post by: Roadkill on February 28, 2006, 11:14:04 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
Yeah sure, come to yours yeah?


Can do . . . I go down the A5 route . . less roundabouts that way . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on February 28, 2006, 11:15:50 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Can do . . . I go down the A5 route . . less roundabouts that way . .


Okey Dokey, I'll have to follow though, I don't know that route.
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Post by: Roadkill on February 28, 2006, 11:16:45 pm
NP. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

Hijack over . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on March 01, 2006, 01:09:46 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Just a reminder - the Duster MUST be moved from Leighton by end of play Sunday 12th March.

I suggest you ask nicely for volunteers to help with electrical bits and bobs . . . etc . . .


Fine by me dude.

I assume there is still space in the barn Graeme?

Any volunteers to help with electrical bits? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on March 01, 2006, 02:04:28 am
Quoting: incursus
I assume there is still space in the barn Graeme?

Any volunteers to help with electrical bits?


Yes and Yes mate, did andy reply to your email?
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Post by: philoldsmobile on March 01, 2006, 05:47:32 am
well, the 'stro now has a towbar, so if i kick my arse into wiring the electrics in (easy job) if the worst comes to the worst, trailering it may be possible (trailer availability depending)
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Post by: Roadkill on March 01, 2006, 05:17:06 pm
Not ideal . . but at least another option . . .
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Post by: Incursus on March 01, 2006, 06:00:48 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
did andy reply to your email?


Was less than 3 days ago......


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on March 01, 2006, 06:01:31 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
well, the 'stro now has a towbar, so if i kick my arse into wiring the electrics in (easy job) if the worst comes to the worst, trailering it may be possible (trailer availability depending)


Cheers phil, lets hope it doesn't come to that.
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Post by: 55starchief on March 02, 2006, 06:36:15 am
The barn will need a tidy, some people tore up a caravan and left all the crap behind (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on March 02, 2006, 07:19:58 am
I thought you said you were going to arrange for that to be removed?  I may be wrong but thats the impression I got... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on March 02, 2006, 02:59:43 pm
Dig a hole, Bury it. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on March 02, 2006, 03:19:42 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Dig a hole, Bury it.


Wasn't that the suggestion for disposing of the Humber's Remains too... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)  a Micro-Landfill (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on March 02, 2006, 03:46:52 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
I thought you said you were going to arrange for that to be removed? I may be wrong but thats the impression I got...



No philo said he was gonna get some black sacks to dispose of it
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Post by: FUBAR on March 02, 2006, 03:47:36 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
No philo said he was gonna get some black sacks to dispose of it


Aah ok...
I stand corrected.
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Post by: Roadkill on March 02, 2006, 07:23:46 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
Wasn't that the suggestion for disposing of the Humber's Remains too...


Yup - Solves every sticky situation . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/security.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on March 02, 2006, 07:26:58 pm
So long as its all cleared by the 11th March (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on March 02, 2006, 07:49:05 pm
There isn't that much mess!  Its all in 1 corner, albeit by the door.
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Post by: Roadkill on March 02, 2006, 07:58:19 pm
As I've said before - Sweep it in the pit . . . . The floor space is more useful at the mo'. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on March 02, 2006, 08:41:40 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
As I've said before - Sweep it in the pit . . . . The floor space is more useful at the mo'



That doesnt realy solve the problem just move it guys
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Post by: Roadkill on March 02, 2006, 08:59:00 pm
Well I'm fresh out of ideas . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
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Post by: philoldsmobile on March 03, 2006, 01:39:18 am
will come on saturday armed with wicks garden sacks...
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Post by: 55starchief on March 03, 2006, 04:10:36 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
will come on saturday armed with wicks garden sacks...


Well done that man
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Post by: Incursus on March 10, 2006, 03:52:56 pm
Still no Email from andy (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on March 10, 2006, 03:58:24 pm
Quoting: incursus
Still no Email from andy



Ok mate will drop him a line and remind him
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Post by: Jamieg285 on March 10, 2006, 04:11:48 pm
Is it still OK to send stuff to Andy? Or have I pissed him off?

I am compiling another small shopping list.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 10, 2006, 04:15:06 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Is it still OK to send stuff to Andy? Or have I pissed him off?

I am compiling another small shopping list.



Nah hes pretty thick skinned mate. I did email him for the tracking number of the last shipment last night. I think dean is planning on ordering his supension soon as well
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Post by: Jamieg285 on March 10, 2006, 04:16:27 pm
OK's I'll be looking at it in more detail when I get back from Hols.
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Post by: Incursus on March 13, 2006, 03:36:48 pm
Quoting: incursus
well, the 'stro now has a towbar, so if i kick my arse into wiring the electrics in (easy job) if the worst comes to the worst, trailering it may be possible (trailer availability depending)

Cheers phil, lets hope it doesn't come to that.



Phil mate its come to that (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

Whats your availability next Saturday for towing?

At worst we might have to collect the trailer Friday afternoon/evening would you be available for that as well?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 13, 2006, 03:37:41 pm
Also the new tail lights have arrived get ready with your paint brush (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 06:24:14 am
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/bump.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 14, 2006, 06:42:51 am
Quoting: incursus
Phil mate its come to that

Whats your availability next Saturday for towing?



uhhh... i should be able to sort something out...

i dunno if i'm working sat AM - i might be able to get out of it - is the duster going to brackley or MK?

if its going to MK, i will use the astro - i kinda wanna see how it tows a car trailer..

will need to wire the electrics, but thats no biggie - it takes an hour..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 03:10:31 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
uhhh... i should be able to sort something out...

i dunno if i'm working sat AM - i might be able to get out of it - is the duster going to brackley or MK?

if its going to MK, i will use the astro - i kinda wanna see how it tows a car trailer..

will need to wire the electrics, but thats no biggie - it takes an hour..



Its going to the barn in brackley.....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 04:05:30 pm
Phil I've had to book the trailer for saturday,  8am  and we must return it by 11:30.  If this presents a problem let us know asap mate cheers.

Dean.  I hope we can get into the unit that early?  I know your away Friday night.....I don't spose you will be able to leave the keys or something?

I'm being a complete pain in the arse I know (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 04:19:24 pm
Quoting: incursus
I'm being a complete pain in the arse I know


All for the sake of a few F*@king copper washers that probably cost a couple pennies.....(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)

£40 worth of trailer not to mention Philo and deans time and fuel.  To say i'm (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif) as hell at the moment is an understatement. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 14, 2006, 04:46:58 pm
Quoting: incursus
Dean. I hope we can get into the unit that early? I know your away Friday night.....I don't spose you will be able to leave the keys or something?


You can get into the unit whenever . . . . I'll leave you the keys if need be.

There's no issue at all with you doing that.

(you'll need to move the van/chav'scort (depending on what's there)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 05:18:07 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
You can get into the unit whenever . . . . I'll leave you the keys if need be.


well thats one piece of good news. cheers.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 05:21:01 pm
Also, I've been reading up on the brakes/sway bar issue.

It seems that when some people but 73 brakes (which i'm pretty sure they are) on a 72, with the 72 sway bar, they often clash and the calipers have to be put on at the back of the disk....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 05:34:26 pm
Quoting: incursus
calipers have to be put on at the back of the disk....


I'll have a look see if i've got any photo's with the wheels off, pre re- bushing.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 05:40:57 pm
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=p artdetail.asp&part=CLP-A6374CBK-S

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 14, 2006, 05:55:13 pm
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Cate goryDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&category Id=28471&parentCategoryId=11975&langId=-1

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 15, 2006, 03:48:32 am
Ok spoke with andy tonight, he apologises for not getting back to you mate but as you might guess is a little busy.

360ci 350hp maybe a little more.compresion would be 10-1 maybe 10.5. He gave me a quick rundown on the parts and as i expected all are top notch, no cheap chinese crap as thats not his style. To machine the intake port and machine heads will be around $150 plus the manifold cost so budget $350

I asked him when he had a min to put this in an email along with the trans info
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 15, 2006, 03:51:50 am
Quoting: 55starchief
360ci 350hp maybe a little more.compresion would be 10-1 maybe 10.5. He gave me a quick rundown on the parts and as i expected all are top notch, no cheap chinese crap as thats not his style. To machine the intake port and machine heads will be around $150 plus the manifold cost so budget $350


Pukka (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 15, 2006, 03:52:41 am
Quoting: incursus
Phil I've had to book the trailer for saturday, 8am and we must return it by 11:30. If this presents a problem let us know asap mate cheers.

Dean. I hope we can get into the unit that early? I know your away Friday night.....I don't spose you will be able to leave the keys or something?

I'm being a complete pain in the arse I know



no problem mate..

will have to use the hoe, as there is no way the astro will be wired in time..

where does the trailer need to be picked up from? what time should i be over at Deans?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 15, 2006, 03:55:47 am
Quoting: incursus

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=p   artdetail.asp&part=CLP-A6374CBK-S



Hmm i would email wilwood as that seems a lot of $ for stock brakes especialy when you can get wilwood 4 pot caliper kit for around $650

***EDIT***

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=/ egnsearch.asp&N=400196

The above kit fits the 72 duster mate
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 15, 2006, 06:51:16 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Hmm i would email wilwood as that seems a lot of $ for stock brakes especialy when you can get wilwood 4 pot caliper kit for around $650

***EDIT***

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=/ egnsearch.asp&N=400196

The above kit fits the 72 duster mate



Found a guy on the mma (www.usaimports.co.uk)

The correct calipers are £39 each

includes pin kit
Pads
Copper washers (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

I ordered them, if you don't want em i'll stick them on the shelf mate

will leave the states Friday


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 15, 2006, 06:55:37 am
Quoting: philoldsmobile
no problem mate..

will have to use the hoe, as there is no way the astro will be wired in time..

where does the trailer need to be picked up from? what time should i be over at Deans?


Trailer is in leighton, not far from deans unit.  I would say 07:30 at deans?

cheers dude (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 15, 2006, 06:56:30 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Ok spoke with andy tonight, he apologises for not getting back to you mate but as you might guess is a little busy.

360ci 350hp maybe a little more.compresion would be 10-1 maybe 10.5. He gave me a quick rundown on the parts and as i expected all are top notch, no cheap chinese crap as thats not his style. To machine the intake port and machine heads will be around $150 plus the manifold cost so budget $350

I asked him when he had a min to put this in an email along with the trans info



Sounds like the business (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 15, 2006, 07:38:36 am
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/postcount.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 15, 2006, 03:37:34 pm
Quoting: incursus
Quoting: 55starchief
Ok spoke with andy tonight, he apologises for not getting back to you mate but as you might guess is a little busy.

360ci 350hp maybe a little more.compresion would be 10-1 maybe 10.5. He gave me a quick rundown on the parts and as i expected all are top notch, no cheap chinese crap as thats not his style. To machine the intake port and machine heads will be around $150 plus the manifold cost so budget $350

I asked him when he had a min to put this in an email along with the trans info


Sounds like the business



You need to order this soon mate as he is getting further and further behind if you know what i mean. He has hired a full time builder now so thats 2 of them but still not enough from what he was saying. He is so busy he forgot to pay the phone company and they cut his line off, wasnt till i called on monday and couldnt get through and left a message on his cell that he realised (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 15, 2006, 09:42:36 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
You need to order this soon mate as he is getting further and further behind if you know what i mean.


Err he hasn't actually given me anything to order.......

No prices, no design/spec, nothing more than a general Idea of what he could do...

As soon as see something in writing the order can, and probably will, go ahead.  assuming its all acceptable, which i'm pretty damn sure it will be (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 16, 2006, 03:59:37 pm
Quoting: incursus
Err he hasn't actually given me anything to order.......

No prices, no design/spec, nothing more than a general Idea of what he could do...

As soon as see something in writing the order can, and probably will, go ahead. assuming its all acceptable, which i'm pretty damn sure it will be



You need to give him a call mate and have a chat with him
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 17, 2006, 03:26:08 pm
Quoting: incursus
Quoting: philoldsmobile
no problem mate..

will have to use the hoe, as there is no way the astro will be wired in time..

where does the trailer need to be picked up from? what time should i be over at Deans?

Trailer is in leighton, not far from deans unit. I would say 07:30 at deans?

cheers dude


See you in the morning phil (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

 (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lazy.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 18, 2006, 12:24:19 am
no worries...  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 19, 2006, 02:15:40 am
Cheers to Philo and Ryan for your help in moving the Duster today here are some photo's to remind you of the fun you had (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

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Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 19, 2006, 04:50:26 pm
sweeeeet... gotta love that vortec 350 - that sucker would pull a house down! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

although it doesn't have the towing capacity the 'hoe does, the astro is well within its limits towingg things like thirdgens and dusters (i.e. anything up to midsize) so we now have easy car removal at our disposal without having to rely on other peoples equipment..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 19, 2006, 05:08:59 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
so we now have easy car removal at our disposal without having to rely on other peoples equipment..


cept trailer ofc (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 19, 2006, 05:12:48 pm
Oh phil, I think i left my gloves in your 'ho (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

passenger foot well
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:15:39 pm
Its looking hopefull that Northhants tyres will just swap the 14" for 15" wheels but there gonna get back to me........Fingers crossed.  :pray:
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:16:06 pm
Back ones look the mutz though (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 20, 2006, 05:16:39 pm
Quoting: incursus
Its looking hopefull that Northhants tyres will just swap the 14" for 15" wheels but there gonna get back to me........Fingers crossed. :pray:



thats luck mate, why not get 16" for te back if you want big and small
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 05:18:12 pm
Quoting: incursus
Back ones look the mutz though


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Quoting: incursus
Its looking hopefull that Northhants tyres will just swap the 14" for 15" wheels


Do you think it's the '73 Capilers  what are the problem ???
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:19:09 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
thats luck mate, why not get 16" for te back if you want big and small


They don't come that big....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 20, 2006, 05:19:26 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Do you think it's the '73 Capilers what are the problem ???


Calipers wouldnt make a difference its the diameter of the disc thats critical mate. The car had 15" as stock so thats the smallest size you could fit
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:20:20 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Do you think it's the '73 Capilers what are the problem ???


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) would have to be very small calipers to clear the wheel comfortably
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 05:27:31 pm
I was sure it had 14"'s on already ?

F*ck knows . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 20, 2006, 05:28:28 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
I was sure it had 14"'s on already ?



Most yank stuff rolls on 15's from the factory mate
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 05:33:33 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Most yank stuff rolls on 15's from the factory mate


The '67 Dodge was 13" !!!!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

Looked kinda stupid. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 20, 2006, 05:46:05 pm
Are those wheels outlaw 1 or 2 as the 2 come in 16"
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:46:53 pm
They can't take em back (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sadl.gif)

But the good news is they have a set of 15"s on the shelf ready to collect.

Dean you going anywhere near guilford this week?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 05:48:00 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Are those wheels outlaw 1 or 2 as the 2 come in 16"


1
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 20, 2006, 05:49:13 pm
Quoting: incursus
Quoting: 55starchief
Are those wheels outlaw 1 or 2 as the 2 come in 16"

1


That sucks, looks like 15's all round then mate unless you went for the 2's and sell yours
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 05:56:30 pm
Quoting: incursus
Dean you going anywhere near guilford this week?


My next project is in Byfleet.

That's 20 miles away from Aldershot.

I'm there Tomorrow.  Next Monday, Wednesday, Friday . . . . . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 07:14:52 pm
nah 2's dont look as good on the Duster. 15's all round will be fine the tyre profile should be smaller so will give the impression of a smaller wheel....i think.

Ordered em will be delivered tomorrow.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 07:44:42 pm
Anyone want a pair of 14/7 Outlaw 1 , brand new never used with new tyres?  

4 1/2 pcd 5 stud.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 08:17:30 pm
Quoting: incursus
Anyone want a pair of 14/7 Outlaw 1 , brand new never used with new tyres?

4 1/2 pcd 5 stud.


Hmm, Coffee table (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 20, 2006, 08:23:40 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Hmm, Coffee table



Sold  £250   Cheers Dean (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 20, 2006, 08:36:23 pm
Quoting: incursus
£250


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 04:32:49 pm
What you guys reckon to this?

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=p artdetail.asp&autofilter=1&part=SUM%2DPUMPKIT7A&N= 115+319197&autoview=sku
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 04:35:20 pm
What motor is this for as 110gph wont fuel the performance motor you asked andy for a price on.

I would be looking at a pump capable of flowing 140gph+

a holley blue or black or an aeromotive
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 04:48:54 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
What motor is this for as 110gph wont fuel the performance motor you asked andy for a price on.

I would be looking at a pump capable of flowing 140gph+

a holley blue or black or an aeromotive


oh ok.  I guess I'll just replace the pipes for now.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 04:49:42 pm
What kind of guage will I need then?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 04:57:03 pm
Quoting: incursus
What kind of guage will I need then?



guage?

pipe size? or guage as in fuel presure or fuel reserve
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 04:57:33 pm
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof ilter=1&part=AER%2DFF13584&N=400274+310469+115&aut oview=sku

Something like that?  seem a bit short though..... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 04:59:01 pm
Quoting: incursus
Something like that? seem a bit short though.....



You can buy that stuff at silverstone mate, would go for a -6 line myself
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 05:00:50 pm
Is it as cheap though?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 05:07:20 pm
Quoting: incursus
Is it as cheap though?



From memory around £3/4 a meter but would need to check
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 05:07:40 pm
Graeme did you actually book my car in for the suspension?
if not, can you?

Weekend or anyday after 3pm.

Pretty please (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 05:09:45 pm
Quoting: incursus
Graeme did you actually book my car in for the suspension?
if not, can you?

Weekend or anyday after 3pm.

Pretty please



Cant book anything until they get the equipment in mate
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 05:13:25 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
From memory around £3/4 a meter but would need to check


Thats not bad. I'll have to budget for that next month....before my car explodes is a dazzling ball of fire.  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/russian_roulette.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 06:40:12 pm
Have you got the Copper washers sorted, yet ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 06:45:00 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Have you got the Copper washers sorted, yet ?

Graeme is kindly gonna have a look round in Silverstone for me.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 06:58:41 pm
What about the sway bar issue ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 07:02:53 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
What about the sway bar issue ?



i think this is a non issue now the suspension is at the right height
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 07:10:16 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
i think this is a non issue now the suspension is at the right height


Has the suspension been (basically) done, then ?

I'm not exactly up to speed. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 07:13:41 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Has the suspension been (basically) done, then ?


No chris just wound up the tension spring adjuster to get some clearance as the wheel was rubbing the arch
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 07:17:52 pm
All needs tightening up, maybe get the tracking at least some where close and jobs a goodun, for now, assuming I can get the copper washers I'll be at the show.  

So long as there is no chance what so ever of rain....cos I can't close the windows (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sadl.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 07:23:51 pm
Quoting: incursus
assuming I can get the copper washers


I'd get down there with a vernier a measure the banjo bolts . . . order the washers from the states if you have to . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 07:24:25 pm
Don't forget the Bleed nipples WILL be a PITA. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on March 21, 2006, 07:25:24 pm
Quoting: incursus
So long as there is no chance what so ever of rain....cos I can't close the windows  


Or sort out some Gazebo Parking... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 07:27:07 pm
Quoting: incursus
cos I can't close the windows


Get Steptoe / Paul on the case.

I Ain't putting the door handles back in !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 07:27:08 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't forget the Bleed nipples WILL be a PITA.


Not much I can do about that untill the new calipers arrive....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 07:27:42 pm
Quoting: incursus
Not much I can do about that untill the new calipers arrive....


You've ordered new ones ???
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 07:28:59 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: incursus
cos I can't close the windows

Get Steptoe / Paul on the case.

I Ain't putting the door handles back in !!!


Need to try a bigger battery, I'll pick it up when i'm in hanslope this evening if the wheels have arrived.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 07:30:40 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
You've ordered new ones ???


Duh!!

Quoting: incursus
Found a guy on the mma (www.usaimports.co.uk)

The correct calipers are £39 each

includes pin kit
Pads
Copper washers  

I ordered them, if you don't want em i'll stick them on the shelf mate

will leave the states Friday


Where you been boy (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 08:16:02 pm
Quoting: incursus
Where you been boy


Working.

Duh !!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 08:17:28 pm
Ok we have the copper washers 7/16 UNF have got 3 so one spare
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 08:19:25 pm
Nice one (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) need 4 in total though...

two each side.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 08:31:10 pm
Quoting: incursus
Nice one  need 4 in total though...

two each side.


He only had 3 mate (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif) guess i need to go to silverstone then
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 08:31:36 pm
Quoting: incursus
two each side


That's what Graemey said . . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 08:39:35 pm
well if you got 3 and you've still got the original one i gave you we can probably get away with it..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 21, 2006, 08:41:04 pm
Quoting: incursus
well if you got 3 and you've still got the original one i gave you we can probably get away with it..


Yup or you could go over to silverstone and have a look for a 4th
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 08:48:06 pm
Don't re-use the original AGAIN !!

I've already smoothed it off once already - there'll be nothing left of it !

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 09:06:39 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Yup or you could go over to silverstone and have a look for a 4th


Okie doke wanna have a look at getting some braided fuel pipe anyway.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 09:07:20 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't re-use the original AGAIN !!

I've already smoothed it off once already - there'll be nothing left of it !


No sense of adventure you (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/russian_roulette.gif)     (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 09:26:57 pm
Quoting: incursus
No sense of adventure you


Just don't wanna be doing all that bodywork again when you crumple it. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

And (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 21, 2006, 10:05:19 pm
New front wheels have arrived (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Just hope the old ones sell (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on March 21, 2006, 10:50:45 pm
Quoting: incursus
New front wheels have arrived


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 22, 2006, 04:16:55 am
daaaaym, thats quick turnaround!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 22, 2006, 03:13:15 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
daaaaym, thats quick turnaround!!


Yep (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Delivered for £13  Cant complain about that.(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 24, 2006, 11:16:30 pm
Calipers are in UK should be with me early next week (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

thats a £100  I really don't have (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 24, 2006, 11:17:58 pm
1 bid 6 watchers on the wheels (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 24, 2006, 11:22:06 pm
What kinda glue do I need to fit my weather stripping and where can I get it locally?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on March 25, 2006, 02:35:09 am
i believe contact adhesive such as evo-stick is good for weather stripping.. thats what i used on my 59 zodiac, and it worked a treat.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 28, 2006, 08:50:00 pm
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?   (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 28, 2006, 08:51:09 pm
Philo mate, how you getting on with my rear lights?

be ready for the weekend?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 28, 2006, 09:43:53 pm
Quoting: incursus
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?



Yuppers, need to check i can liberate i mean borrow it
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 28, 2006, 09:48:49 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: incursus
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?


Yuppers, need to check i can liberate i mean borrow it



cool 2 birds 1 stone (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/snipersmilie.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 30, 2006, 07:39:52 pm
Calipers arrived yesterday.  

Look spot on (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 30, 2006, 07:40:31 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Calipers arrived yesterday.

Look spot on



That mean you need more copper washers (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 30, 2006, 07:43:34 pm
Nope they came supplied (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 30, 2006, 07:47:39 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: incursus
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?


Yuppers, need to check i can liberate i mean borrow it


Mmm. Interesting, what's that?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 30, 2006, 07:50:40 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: incursus
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?


Yuppers, need to check i can liberate i mean borrow it


Mmm. Interesting, what's that?

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=downloadfile&topic=438&upfile=19348&sub=1)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 30, 2006, 07:52:48 pm
Wow - a red x.  Must get me one of those (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 30, 2006, 08:16:20 pm
??

OK, I can see it now, but it's not much clearer.

How does it work?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 30, 2006, 08:43:48 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Wow - a red x. Must get me one of those


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)   (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/funny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 30, 2006, 08:46:20 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
OK, I can see it now, but it's not much clearer.

How does it work?



I could tell you but would have to kill you afterwards. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 30, 2006, 08:48:49 pm
It's worth the risk....

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/assassin.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 30, 2006, 08:53:44 pm
you put one on each wheel and adjust the rods for the wheel size. you then look down the eye piece and move the angle ident with one hand until the box lines up on the lines. you then read of the angle and adjust the track rods as needed
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on March 30, 2006, 08:55:49 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
you then look down the eye piece


Ah, so that's what that bit is.  Makes more sense now.

Still reckon my bit of bent bar will do just as good a job. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 31, 2006, 03:15:17 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: incursus
Graeme, the Tracking adjustment kit you said I could borrow on Saturday.

I assume that it should work on the Fiero as well?


Yuppers, need to check i can liberate i mean borrow it


Well?  Can ya?  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 31, 2006, 03:44:46 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Well? Can ya?


Dont know havnt asked yet, thought i would keep you in suspence
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 31, 2006, 04:44:59 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Well? Can ya?

Dont know havnt asked yet, thought i would keep you in suspence



(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

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(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif)
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/badger.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 04, 2006, 05:36:23 pm
Got an email from Andy last night with some detail of what he's planning.

Gave him the "go ahead"    (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devill.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 04, 2006, 05:37:00 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night with some detail of what he's planning.


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

What it say what it say
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 04, 2006, 05:37:00 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 04, 2006, 05:46:42 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night with some detail of what he's planning.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

What it say what it say


Emails on 'puter at home i'll put it up later.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 06, 2006, 07:28:49 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night with some detail of what he's planning.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

What it say what it say




Roadkill
Member
 
Low Down Dirty 'Ho (4923)
 # Posted: 4 Apr 2006 10:37
Quote






Incursus
Member
 
Pro 'Ho (2000)
 # Posted: 4 Apr 2006 10:46
Quote

Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night with some detail of what he's planning.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH

What it say what it say

Emails on 'puter at home i'll put it up later.



Oops forgot (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 06, 2006, 07:30:14 pm
Ordered some Ball joint dust boot covers and front sway bar bushes today...

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on April 06, 2006, 07:49:17 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Ordered some Ball joint dust boot covers and front sway bar bushes today...


That reminds me, do we have a ball-joint splitter/pickle fork in the group?

Graemes bound to have something?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 07, 2006, 01:20:42 am
I used Graemes so he must have (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 07, 2006, 06:24:57 am
Mmmm, Pickle. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on April 07, 2006, 03:07:46 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Mmmm, Pickle.


Wrong sub-forum - this is projects not Food & Drink (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 07, 2006, 04:29:12 pm
Hey, this thread needed a splash of "Off Topic" in my opinion. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 07, 2006, 04:30:44 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/offtopic.gif)

There you go (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 07, 2006, 04:33:48 pm
<sigh>

Variety's the spice of life. :rolfs:
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 07, 2006, 04:41:21 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Variety's the spice of life. :rolfs:


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)


(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 07, 2006, 04:48:29 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

First time I've done that. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 07, 2006, 04:50:27 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
First time I've done that.  


Cuh!  Noob!!    (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 07, 2006, 06:29:23 pm
g33k. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 11, 2006, 08:48:24 pm
Got an email from Andy last night asking for the money (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Shame ive only got £2k of it left  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

I can smell my credit card burning already (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 11, 2006, 08:49:30 pm
I love the smell of burning plastic in the Afternoon ! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 11, 2006, 08:49:56 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night asking for the money


ah the pain before the joy

Quoting: Incursus
Shame ive only got £2k of it left


Any news on the fiero sale?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 11, 2006, 08:55:15 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Any news on the fiero sale?


No not yet (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)


I'll give him till Monday cos he really seemed very interested. Then I'll put it back on Ebay.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 11, 2006, 08:59:25 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Got an email from Andy last night asking for the money

ah the pain before the joy


Indeed and I'm sure there will be lots more pain over the course of the year, prepareing for the engine swap.  I've (generously) estimated another £1k (dunno where its coming from yet) by the time she'd ready to drive...(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Coulda bought a Camaro for that (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)


be soooo worth it though    (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/drive.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 11, 2006, 10:09:38 pm
So what you guys recon i'll need over the coming months?

Fuel pump / lines - Blue top Holley?
Engine mounts?
Transmission mounts?
Electric fan,
Alternator,
Carb ~(optional)
Distributor will my current one do the job? Its quite new.
Manual valve body (optional)
Custom shifter handle (depends on above)
paint for the engine bay
Wiring it up (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Tacho.

Anything else?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 11, 2006, 10:11:44 pm
I'm sure more will crop up as stuff is broken removed and broken refitted to the engine bay.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 12, 2006, 03:58:03 pm
Oops forgot to pay the man last night Doh!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Its all Titsy's fault (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/taunt.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 15, 2006, 10:53:11 pm
This is what Andy is planning for my new motor (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Block

clean & mag
Align hone mains
square deck
bore and hone 030

Crank

Clean & mag
grind to next size
balance rotating assembly

Heads

clean & mag
check guides
Cut seats reface valves
resurface

Parts included
resized rods
new pistons and rings
clevite bearings
melling oil pump
cloyes timming chain
crane cam and lifters
pep springs retainers & locks
fel-pro gaskets
brass freeze plugs
new water pump

+ rebuilt trans



(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:01:27 am
Off to the bank in bit to go pay for this  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 18, 2006, 10:04:16 am
Have fun. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 18, 2006, 10:14:27 am
Spoke to the man last night and pictures of the entire build process will be provided (does this for all customers) Andy said he had to move quick on the core as others were interested

PS what color for the block
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:35:15 am
Pttf they wanna see two forms of ID...which I had but my driving licence is still on my old address (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Still at least i've got the form.  dunno when i'll be able to get back to the bank though....Saturday i guess (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:36:12 am
Quoting: 55starchief
PS what color for the block


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Blood Red?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 18, 2006, 10:38:49 am
Quoting: Incursus
Pttf they wanna see two forms of ID


Well duh, every thing needs that nowdays n00b

Quoting: Incursus
dunno when i'll be able to get back to the bank though....


Soon as mate soon as
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 18, 2006, 10:43:41 am
Quoting: Incursus
Blood Red?


?

Not MoPar Orange, then ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:46:24 am
Quoting: Roadkill
?

Not MoPar Orange, then ?


Dunno thats quite bright isn't it?  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 18, 2006, 10:48:45 am
Look on Useless Automotives website for ideas - they've got a few there . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:52:59 am
HOT PINK Engine Enamel (VHT-SP756)

http://www.usautomotive.co.uk/store/scripts/prodVi ew.asp?idproduct=394

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 18, 2006, 10:55:16 am
Chris, just looked over the engine build might want to ask andy for a prive on  one piece s/steel valves

Also you need to find the bushings for your front roll bar to chassis otherwise all the effort we put into polybushing the front end was a waste of time
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on April 18, 2006, 10:56:13 am
Quoting: Incursus
(https://www.usautomotive.co.uk/paintsamples/s  p756.gif)  


n00B
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on April 18, 2006, 10:56:36 am
Quoting: Incursus
HOT PINK Engine Enamel (VHT-SP756)

http://www.usautomotive.co.uk/store/scripts/prodVi ew.asp?idproduct=394http://www.mkb.cc/forum/img/sm ilies/chiny.gif[/img]




(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/notworking.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on April 18, 2006, 10:56:38 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Chris, just looked over the engine build might want to ask andy for a prive on one piece s/steel valves


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)


Quoting: 55starchief
Also you need to find the bushings for your front roll bar to chassis otherwise all the effort we put into polybushing the front end was a waste of time


Already on there way from the states
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Post by: Jamieg285 on April 18, 2006, 10:57:57 am
Quoting: Incursus
HOT PINK Engine Enamel (VHT-SP756)

http://www.usautomotive.co.uk/store/scripts/prodVi ew.asp?idproduct=394


Hasn't PhilO bulk ordered some of that?  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on April 28, 2006, 09:58:14 am
Seriously though what you think about the colour, I'm defective in that area (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)  and welcome suggestions, the engine bay will be black...and eventually the engine will have these on...

(http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/312/312-P5249807.jpg)

(http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/312P4529027.jpg)

Or something similar  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on April 28, 2006, 10:07:32 am
I'd go for Orange/Red or Blue.

The Orange/Red would be nicely off-set by all that Satin Black . . .
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Post by: Incursus on April 28, 2006, 10:11:22 am
Yeah I meant someone need to chose a shade for me...I'm thinking a nice bright red without too much orange in it.

And your just as defective as me so....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on April 28, 2006, 10:14:05 am
It's a MoPar - I'd be tempted to look at MoPar shades myself . . . . although I don't think you could be accused of keeping it "stock" . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on April 28, 2006, 10:18:01 am
Quoting: Roadkill
It's a MoPar - I'd be tempted to look at MoPar shades myself . . . . although I don't think you could be accused of keeping it "stock" . . .


I did they all look a little orangey to me (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on April 28, 2006, 10:32:39 am
Had a look at that 0-60 1/4mile site Titsy found..

http://www.albeedigital.com/supercoupe/articles/0- 60times.html

1974 Plymouth Duster 360ci 8.2 15.8    (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

wonder If i will be able to get any where near that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on April 28, 2006, 10:35:40 am
I guess thats the closest they have to mine, bloke I bought it from reckoned he got 17 (i think he said).  And thats with the 2 barrel carb and stock intake.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

1975 Plymouth Valiant 318ci 11.5 17.8
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Post by: Roadkill on April 28, 2006, 11:07:13 am
Quoting: Incursus
I did they all look a little orangey to me


I reckon it'll work . . . . . .
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Post by: nick69 on April 29, 2006, 07:01:24 am
My 273 block is red!!

I think you should do it bright red as bright as you can get!!!
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Post by: Incursus on April 30, 2006, 10:54:03 am
Red it is then (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 05, 2006, 09:45:44 am
Hey Graeme what date is Andy coming to collect his dosh etc?
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Post by: 55starchief on May 05, 2006, 09:48:30 am
Quoting: Incursus
Hey Graeme what date is Andy coming to collect his dosh etc?


Not sure i think in about 3 weeks mate
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Post by: Roadkill on May 05, 2006, 09:50:03 am
Do you want me to look after the £1000 for you, Chris . . . . Make sure you don't spend it ?

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 05, 2006, 09:51:08 am
Was thinking might be nice to get a beer with andy when hes over
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Post by: Incursus on May 05, 2006, 09:53:32 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Was thinking might be nice to get a beer with andy when hes over


indeed, i was thinking along similar lines
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Post by: Incursus on May 05, 2006, 09:53:59 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Do you want me to look after the £1000 for you, Chris . . . . Make sure you don't spend it ?



(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/slap.gif)     again....
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Post by: Roadkill on May 05, 2006, 10:13:59 am
Quoting: 55starchief

Was thinking might be nice to get a beer with andy when hes over


Definately . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on May 09, 2006, 10:13:41 am
O.K, Back on topic . . . .

Following the "Ditch Incident" on Sunday I've been having a think.

Main Damage I see as is follows . . . .

i) Front Bumper.

After a "quick look" I think the dent in it looks pretty even . . . so, for now at least I'd go with the original plan of removing and painting the front and rear bumpers . . . Then off-set the number plate to one-side . . .

ii) Front end damage.

The Rad appears to have survived, but the box-section below hasn't . . . It's not visable, so I'd suggest cutting/replacing with a new section (home-made) - but this is subject to inspection.

iii) Inner wing Damage.

A previous repair has showed itself - so I'd recommend looking into replacement panel(s) for the N/Side and Possibly O/side too.

iv) Sump (?) Damage.

Although another engine is on it's way it is possible the impact could've damaged the sump and likewise damaged the oil pump . . . This really needs to be looked at before any serious miles are put in.

v) Sill Damage.

Replacement Sill, quite frankly - no options here.
You could source one from the states or get a quote based on drawings locally.  (I'd guess the panel was very simple, TBH).

vi) Scuffs/ Scrapes.

After all other work is done I'd recommend a full "blow-over".
Not as involved as the last - just keying and enough paint to cover the whole car in one hit.  (Probably 12 cans).
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Post by: Incursus on May 09, 2006, 10:17:47 am
Found this ebay shop the does the sill/rocker panel

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ewItem&rd=1,1&item=4626061555&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT
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Post by: Roadkill on May 09, 2006, 10:23:29 am
Had a quick look . . . Cant find replacement inner wings.

But, TBH, looking at them new ones would be easy to fab-up.

And recommended too, with the addition of the new lump.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 09, 2006, 10:28:25 am
I would call yearone and ask as they seem to have inner fenders for Mopar

    
LH inner fender, 1970-1974 E-body models and 1971-1972 B-body models,
reproduction.

(http://www.yearone.com/images/parts/j/j8lhrh.jpg)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 09, 2006, 10:32:36 am
In fact looks like they have all the parts needed
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Post by: Incursus on May 09, 2006, 12:33:39 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
In fact looks like they have all the parts needed


cool I'll have a look later. best get back to work (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 09, 2006, 12:33:41 pm
Just checcked with the bodyshop and the rocker panel doesnt  need to be cut out when you use a patch panel but it does need to be a continouse weld.
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Post by: Incursus on May 09, 2006, 12:34:46 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
but it does need to be a continouse weld


Don't spose they mentioned how much £ for welding it?
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Post by: 55starchief on May 09, 2006, 12:44:35 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Don't spose they mentioned how much £ for welding it?


I am fairly sure i can do this mate, my concern was if it needed to have been cut out as that would require a jig to hold the car square
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Post by: Incursus on May 09, 2006, 12:59:43 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
I am fairly sure i can do this mate, my concern was if it needed to have been cut out as that would require a jig to hold the car square


ahh ok cool (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 11, 2006, 05:30:10 pm
Graeme,

This seem like a good price to you?  Aerospace is the one you have isn't it?

Quoting: MMA
FBO 350 GPH Kit-Aerospace 350 Pump, Regulator, Aerospace 600 Filter, Pump Fittings, Regulator fittings, Filter fittings, 4’ –10 feed line w/90 & straight, 4’ –08 return line w/90* & straight, 6’ #10 X-Link wire, HD relay, HD switch. Good for up to 650hp
FBO# AS 350-545 Kit £480 add in the required amount of undercar -08 line @ £4.25 per ft



http://www.mopartalk.co.uk/mopartalk/viewtopic.php ?t=7634
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Post by: 55starchief on May 11, 2006, 08:41:14 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Aerospace is the one you have isn't it?


Mine is aeromotive, not come across aerospace
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Post by: Incursus on May 11, 2006, 09:09:38 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Mine is aeromotive, not come across aerospace


ahh well i was close (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 24, 2006, 07:27:53 am
Quoting: Incursus
Found this ebay shop the does the sill/rocker panel

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ewItem&rd=1,1&item=4626061555&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT


Quick update, the rocker panel was ordered...err last Tuesday, I think it was, so hopefully should get that soon.

And the very nice men from Wheels in Motion reckon they can patch her all up and straighten everything out for less than £300.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 24, 2006, 07:31:07 am
Quoting: Incursus
Quoting: 55starchief
Also you need to find the bushings for your front roll bar to chassis otherwise all the effort we put into polybushing the front end was a waste of time

Already on there way from the states


These shoulda been here by now...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif) I'd better chase em up
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Post by: 55starchief on May 24, 2006, 07:44:46 am
Quoting: Incursus
These shoulda been here by now... I'd better chase em up


Didnt you have some rear bushings to do aswell?
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Post by: Incursus on May 24, 2006, 07:47:35 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Didnt you have some rear bushings to do aswell?


Yeah, but I've got those already they just need fitting.
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 07:36:38 am
Is there any chance we could have a quick look at my Fuel guage/sender system this Saturday?

Just a diagnosis would surfice (sp) for now...

I recon its mechanical but maybe there is a way of checking that its not electrical? buzz it out....

I'll be under the backend anyway with the 9"  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)


Also Dean i've saved a baked bean can.  
Probably a good opportunity to patch the exhaust up ready for the aacuk meet etc.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 07:42:35 am
Quoting: Incursus
Is there any chance we could have a quick look at my Fuel guage/sender system this Saturday?


Sure i would guess that the wire is broken like many others in your loom. Shouldnt be to hard to fix
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 07:44:49 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Sure i would guess that the wire is broken like many others in your loom. Shouldnt be to hard to fix


Maybe.  It used to work.. as in half on the guage meant full but slowly degraded to nothing...occasionaly is moved a tiny amount.  not seen any life from it in a long time though (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 01:26:00 pm
Anyone want to hazard an accurate guess at the diametre of my exhaust?

Fella from Land Rover reckons he can get me some nice shiny tips from Jaguar or similar.  But he's coming in tomorrow...
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Post by: Roadkill on May 25, 2006, 01:38:23 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Anyone want to hazard an accurate guess at the diametre of my exhaust?


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

2 1/4" or 57mm ?
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 01:44:02 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Anyone want to hazard an accurate guess at the diametre of my exhaust?

Fella from Land Rover reckons he can get me some nice shiny tips from Jaguar or similar. But he's coming in tomorrow...


does it matter? i can get a piece made to go from your size to what ever size the jag tips are
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 01:50:04 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
does it matter? i can get a piece made to go from your size to what ever size the jag tips are


Matters a bit cos the tips are free. I doubt I would keep them its just till I get a new system.

I assume making something up for them to fit would cost money.  negating the freeness of the whole subject (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 01:51:40 pm
Quoting: Incursus

I assume making something up for them to fit would cost money. negating the freeness of the whole subject



would guess at a £5 a side, thats what it cost me last time from memory

if the tips are free take the damn things, can always sell them if you dont/cant use them
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 01:57:08 pm
I'll measure up Saturday what with the problems they have at the moment I'm sure he'll be back lots over the next week or so.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif)

Its gonna be a whopper this one (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on May 25, 2006, 01:59:28 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
2 1/4" or 57mm


Pretty sure it's ^^^^
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:16:35 pm
gonna need a 3" system for that new motor maybe 3.5" depending on what headers you have
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Post by: Jamieg285 on May 25, 2006, 02:34:09 pm
What's the anticipated engine (size + output)??

I'd doubt you'd need to go over 3".  >3 is required when you start using turbos.
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Post by: Roadkill on May 25, 2006, 02:36:22 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
I'd doubt you'd need to go over 3".


Me neither.

Engine is 360ci - max. BHP - 400 ?
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 02:36:25 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
gonna need a 3" system for that new motor maybe 3.5" depending on what headers you have


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sadl.gif)  something else to add to the list.  I can see this engine sitting in the barn for a long time before everything is ready/bought.

Cheap exhaust system a 2-3 hundred right?
Headers are already on the list.
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Post by: Roadkill on May 25, 2006, 02:38:20 pm
Quoting: Incursus
something else to add to the list. I can see this engine sitting in the barn for a long time before everything is ready/bought.


Your existing system will do for now, Mate.

Don't panic. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:40:53 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Cheap exhaust system a 2-3 hundred right?


would expect less than that as its almost a straight pipe on your  car
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Post by: Jamieg285 on May 25, 2006, 02:44:15 pm
Finlay offers discounts (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:46:28 pm
you need to keep the same size pipe as the header exits with otherwise your wasting your time with headers. Most headers exit to a 3" pipe remember that you have 4 pipes 1.5" feeding into the collector reducing the exit size reduces the flow of the exhaust gas reducing power. its simple you cant put more in than you can get out but hey what do i know
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:52:26 pm
http://www.magnaflow.com/wideopen/performdata.asp

so chris's motor

350-400 CID
   
250 to 550hp
   
3" to 4" single pipe
   
2-1/2" to 3" dual pipe
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Post by: Jamieg285 on May 25, 2006, 02:56:11 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
you need to keep the same size pipe as the header exits with otherwise your wasting your time with headers. Most headers exit to a 3" pipe remember that you have 4 pipes 1.5" feeding into the collector reducing the exit size reduces the flow of the exhaust gas reducing power. its simple you cant put more in than you can get out but hey what do i know


I disagree.

If you reduce the diameter of the pipe, you can speed up the extraction of the gases. The increased pressure will puch the gases through. Obviously there does come a point where the pressure is too much, and the gas is restricted from leaving the ports.

Inversely, if the pipe expands, the gas slows as it fills the extra space, reducing the 'pull' effect in the pipe.

Unfortunately, there isn't a fixed answer to exhausts, and getting the best solution may take lots of trial and error.
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Post by: Jamieg285 on May 25, 2006, 02:57:00 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
3" to 4" single pipe

2-1/2" to 3" dual pipe


Ah, I was assuming dual pipes.  Is it a single at the moment?
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:58:08 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
If you reduce the diameter of the pipe, you can speed up the extraction of the gases. The increased pressure will puch the gases through. Obviously there does come a point where the pressure is too much, and the gas is restricted from leaving the ports.


all this happens in the first 3 feet mate hence the reason headers work better than a stock manifold
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 02:59:26 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Ah, I was assuming dual pipes. Is it a single at the moment?


its a twin pipe but i would always go to the largest pipe why go to the smalest?

besides i said 3-3.5" before even looking so i was only .5" over on a twin system for that motor
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:02:51 pm
Sooo

To turn key status in car
Fuel pump / lines - Blue top Holley    £?   well into three digit for certain
Engine mount conversion                 £100
Transmission mounts                       £?
Electric fan,                                    £40 ish
Alternator,                                      £60
Carb ~(optional)                              £150
Distributor - need new MSD thingy? . £ not a clue
Headers                                          £150 ?

Wiring it up             -                        with a helping hand not much i guess

Extras
LSD                                                £250
Exhaust                                          £300
Manual valve body (optional)
Custom shifter handle (depends on above)
paint for the engine bay

Tacho.

Easily gonna cost damn close to another £1K (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Yup, starting to think this was a very bad idea...

How long before the engine starts to rust? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:05:10 pm
Forgot the intake manifold   £150.

The most urgent bit I guess.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 03:05:58 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Easily gonna cost damn close to another £1K
Yup, starting to think this was a very bad idea...



that would be about right for all the extras. Why would you need another alternator?

***edit***

Your gonna sell the old engine and box though right? should see £400+ for that
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:07:03 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Why would you need another alternator?


Mine doesnt seem to work very well, of course that could be the wiring (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Plus its not very shiny (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 03:08:54 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Plus its not very shiny


if bling is important then add another 1k to that last list, personaly i find chrome engine bays to be rather chavy and the same. Be original be different
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:13:23 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
if bling is important then add another 1k to that last list, personaly i find chrome engine bays to be rather chavy and the same. Be original be different


Very little will be chrome eventually. most will be black/stainless to follow the look of the Valve covers and air fiter I posted on here a while ago.

Was just stateing the alternater is pretty shitty looking... but if it works ok it will stay.
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:15:39 pm
Serously speaking how much difference will buying another intake and getting it ported with the engine make?

Cos I could save best part of £200 there?

I'm guessing its not something that can be done later. at least not cheaply.
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:17:53 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Very little will be chrome eventually. most will be black/stainless to follow the look of the Valve covers and air fiter I posted on here a while ago.


Saying that, to start with it will probably have the cheapest covers I can buy for know, the black ones wern't cheap.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 03:20:39 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Serously speaking how much difference will buying another intake and getting it ported with the engine make?

Cos I could save best part of £200 there?

I'm guessing its not something that can be done later. at least not cheaply.



Andy would weld and machine the intake to match the ports, chances are that the intake manifold would have smaller ports than the heads depending how much port work andy does on them so you restrict the intake flow to the heads.

Engines are all about getting as much in and as much out as posable on every stroke mate. Thats the key to performance
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:30:06 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Your gonna sell the old engine and box though right? should see £400+ for that


Not till after the new engine is here and in the car though.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 03:31:36 pm
need to look for a bar job mate, loads going in brackley so MK is bound to have more
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Post by: Roadkill on May 25, 2006, 03:33:12 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
its a twin pipe but i would always go to the largest pipe why go to the smalest?


A certain amount of back-pressure is required for Headers (particularly) to work efficiently.

If the pipe is too big, the back pressure drops.

There's an intesting build-article I read a while back.  It states that matched-length primaries are highly important, but often over-looked for more cosmetically pleasing systems.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 25, 2006, 03:36:57 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
If the pipe is too big, the back pressure drops.

There's an intesting build-article I read a while back. It states that matched-length primaries are highly important, but often over-looked for more cosmetically pleasing systems.



I would always keep the same size pipe as the exit size on the header, if backpresure is needed to be uped you can get restricters that slot between the header and the pipe. These come in various sizes and mean you can tune the pipe
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Post by: Incursus on May 25, 2006, 03:40:41 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
need to look for a bar job mate


Certainly need something, don't think i'd like bar work though.  Would have to be very flexible cos of my day job and Uni and would have to be cash in hand or its just not worth it.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 31, 2006, 10:26:32 am
Come on chris how about an update on your motor, i know andy emailed you (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 10:32:22 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Come on chris how about an update on your motor, i know andy emailed you


He's got all the parts...except the intake I just ordered through him. Gonna start machining soon I think.

£175 for the intake and the porting (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Apparently the Transmission is a 904(same as I have) though, not a 727 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on May 31, 2006, 10:41:15 am
Quoting: Incursus
£175 for the intake and the porting


Yeah, but is that a shiny shiny one ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 31, 2006, 10:41:49 am
Quoting: Incursus
£175 for the intake and the porting


thats a good price, will be interesting to see the pics of before and after the port job

Quoting: Incursus
Apparently the Transmission is a 904(same as I have)


Probably find this is what his trans guy recomended?
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:10:22 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Probably find this is what his trans guy recomended?


More like its the one that was attached to the engine, in the station wagon (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Either way the 904 is a solid box and its having a rebuild, not sure why people prefer the 727 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Edit:  Also means I probably wont need to change the mounts (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:10:52 am
Quoting: 55starchief
thats a good price


I thought so (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:12:31 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Incursus
£175 for the intake and the porting

Yeah, but is that a shiny shiny one ?


Thats what I asked for but i'll ask again before I send the cheque off.
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Post by: 55starchief on May 31, 2006, 11:20:24 am
Quoting: Incursus
Thats what I asked for


tart

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:23:37 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Thats what I asked for

tart


Not entierly(sp)  the polished one will be so much easyer to keep clean.

As I've said before there wont be very much chrome on the engine, if any, assuming I can afford the dress up kit i want.
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Post by: Roadkill on May 31, 2006, 11:27:23 am
Quoting: Incursus
assuming I can afford the dress up kit i want.


Failing that, stone chip the old one for now. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Hardcore !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on May 31, 2006, 11:30:21 am
Quoting: Incursus
As I've said before there wont be very much chrome


Andy does a real nice satin job by taking a aluminium polish job and scotch brighting it will find a piccy
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:32:37 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Failing that, stone chip the old one for now.  

Hardcore !!!


indeed (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on May 31, 2006, 11:36:09 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Andy does a real nice satin job by taking a aluminium polish job and scotch brighting it will find a piccy


After a week under the hood it will be satin, anyway !
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 11:42:24 am
Add one of these to the list under optional,  Might try get away with my old one for a while though, should fit.

[img]http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/312P5249644.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&catalogIdentifier=Jegs_Direct&categoryId=16469&parentCategoryId=10689
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Post by: Roadkill on May 31, 2006, 12:12:25 pm
It's a bargain at $140, though. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 12:19:52 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
It's a bargain at $140, though.


Yeah quite reasonable I think.  Just not essential atm.
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Post by: Roadkill on May 31, 2006, 01:15:11 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Just not essential atm


Maybe you should be looking at roll cages,as well ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 03:08:14 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Incursus
Just not essential atm

Maybe you should be looking at roll cages,as well ?


Don't really like em but I have thought about a four point seat belt thingy...havn't looked into it though might not even be possible without getting new seats (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: Titsy on May 31, 2006, 07:27:15 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Maybe you should be looking at roll cages,as well ?


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)

I don't think Chris twigged the joke.... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: philoldsmobile on May 31, 2006, 07:39:24 pm
twigged?   (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: Titsy on May 31, 2006, 07:47:07 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
twigged?


That's a good one.... I didn't even realise I'd done that! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: philoldsmobile on May 31, 2006, 07:49:50 pm
leaf it out, you'll be hedge-ing bets on the next job on the car soon..
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 08:13:23 pm
Quoting: philoldsmobile
leaf it out, you'll be hedge-ing bets on the next job on the car soon..


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on May 31, 2006, 08:14:23 pm
Quoting: Titsy
I don't think Chris twigged the joke....


Just decided to ignore it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/slap.gif)
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Post by: philoldsmobile on May 31, 2006, 08:15:18 pm
i think you are digging a ditch here.....
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Post by: Roadkill on June 01, 2006, 08:11:04 am
<groan> <groan> and <groan> (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on June 06, 2006, 04:11:25 pm
Ordered new Edelbrock carb and Headers off Andy £250 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on June 06, 2006, 04:14:12 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Edelbrock carb


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Quoting: Incursus
and Headers


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Good price for them, very good price . . .
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Post by: Incursus on June 07, 2006, 08:05:37 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Good price for them, very good price . . .


I thought so (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on June 07, 2006, 05:16:58 pm
Just spoke to Andy, your motor will be ready mid august. He has 3 other motors coming to the UK at the same time so expect a big shipment

comp ratio is gonna be 10-1 and he estimates around 370hp
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Post by: Roadkill on June 08, 2006, 12:03:07 am
Quoting: 55starchief

comp ratio is gonna be 10-1 and he estimates around 370hp


Nice. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on June 08, 2006, 07:37:33 am
Quoting: 55starchief
comp ratio is gonna be 10-1 and he estimates around 370hp


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)


Sent his cheque off this morning.
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Post by: Titsy on June 08, 2006, 12:21:10 pm
10-1..... small fry.... or little eco car engine runs 14-1.... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 19, 2006, 08:29:50 am
New rocker panel arrived this morning (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rocker.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on June 19, 2006, 08:44:25 am
Quoting: Incursus
New rocker panel arrived this morning


Glad you was up to take delivery. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on June 19, 2006, 09:27:57 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Glad you was up to take delivery.


I'm on holiday!!! was still up nearly 2 hours before Samantha (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on June 19, 2006, 10:09:27 am
Ok she's booked in for Monday 26th.  Which is perfect as I have the 1st three days off that week (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Should only take a couple of days (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)

Just the MOT to sort then (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Recon we can book that for Friday the 30th Dean?  what you recommend your brother or Terry?
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 09:26:57 am
Took the duster in for the repairs today(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Looks like neither of my front indicators work and the headlights switch themselves off at ramdon intervals. I think the MOT will have to wait till the wiring is sorted. So as of Friday she will be SORN'ed and stowed back in the barn for, probably the rest of the year. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

But as she's there I can spend the next few weekends stripping out everything ready for the re-wiring and, of course, the new engine & tranny (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 09:29:05 am
Quoting: Incursus
But as she's there I can spend the next few weekends stripping out everything ready for the re-wiring and, of course, the new engine & tranny


If you pull the motor you gonna sell it on and raise some funds?
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 09:53:35 am
Quoting: 55starchief
If you pull the motor you gonna sell it on and raise some funds?


Probably, be one of the last jobs though so we can move her around if necessary etc..
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 09:56:19 am
well if i shift mine across you could put it up on axle stands
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:02:04 am
Quoting: 55starchief
well if i shift mine across you could put it up on axle stands


True....very true.
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Post by: Roadkill on June 26, 2006, 10:03:24 am
Don't go too mad . . . the materials for the mezz should be at the barn around the 20th July . . . . They'll take up some room so I'd suggest getting that up ASAP - All hands on deck sorta thing.
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:06:18 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't go too mad . . . the materials for the mezz should be at the barn around the 20th July . . . . They'll take up some room so I'd suggest getting that up ASAP - All hands on deck sorta thing.


Yeah think that was what we had in mind mate without the mez we have no space to work
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:08:39 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't go too mad . . .


Was just gonna start on the wiring side for now, dash etc.. until the mez is done.

Then I'll drop the fuel tank (mostly to fix the fuel guage), fit the rear bushes and look at what I need to buy in order to fuel the new engine (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Then start in the engine bay.
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:13:30 am
Was thinking at the weekend, just after i (on purpose(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)) slid sideways, a little, out of the bottom of the field that I need to make soo many turns of the wheel to correct the car...was wondering if a smaller steering wheel would help much? opinions?

I realise I'd need to beef up my arm muscles a bit..(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on June 26, 2006, 10:19:54 am
Quoting: Incursus
was wondering if a smaller steering wheel would help much?


It cetainly wouldn't hurt.

Quoting: Incursus
I realise I'd need to beef up my arm muscles a bit..


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:21:40 am
Quoting: Incursus
was wondering if a smaller steering wheel would help much?


That wouyld make it worse as you would need double the amount of turns you ghad to use to correct it with the big wheel. What you need is a high ratio steering rack
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Post by: Roadkill on June 26, 2006, 10:23:16 am
Quoting: 55starchief
That wouyld make it worse as you would need double the amount of turns you ghad to use to correct it with the big wheel.


The circumferance is the only thing to change - so how would that alter the number of turns ?
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:26:03 am
Quoting: Roadkill
The circumferance is the only thing to change - so how would that alter the number of turns ?


the reason they fitted large steering wheels is like a pulley system, the larger the wheel the less effort you would need to put into turning the wheel, with a small wheel you would have to turn it even faster

what chris needs is this

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=215/category_id=63/home_id=80/mode=prod/prd215.htm
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:33:01 am
The steering wheel is a bit comedy sized at the moment I just felt that a smaller diameter, with a more chunky rim that I can actually get a grip on might help...
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:34:30 am


cool, expensive...but cool (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)

If i was gonna spend that much i'd probably go power assisted or something
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:38:06 am
Quoting: Incursus
I just felt that a smaller diameter, with a more chunky rim that I can actually get a grip on might help...


Well i have given my opinion, and having made the change to a small wheel on other cars i can tell you that you will go back to the larger wheel.
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:40:00 am
Quoting: Incursus
If i was gonna spend that much i'd probably go power assisted or something


http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=330/category_id=191/home_id=80/mode=prod/prd330.htm

plus you would need to add a pump and resevoir
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:41:26 am
thinking kinda like these

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?lang=-1&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&categoryId=15359
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:42:18 am
Quoting: 55starchief
I just felt that a smaller diameter, with a more chunky rim that I can actually get a grip on might help...

Well i have given my opinion, and having made the change to a small wheel on other cars i can tell you that you will go back to the larger wheel.


Maybe just more grip then.
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Post by: 55starchief on June 26, 2006, 10:45:14 am
Quoting: Incursus
thinking kinda like these


If you had power steering then yes but seeing how much effort was required when geting the car out of the barn on friday you would probably need to tripple that with a smaller wheel
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 10:49:35 am
Quoting: 55starchief
If you had power steering then yes but seeing how much effort was required when geting the car out of the barn on friday you would probably need to tripple that with a smaller wheel


Not normally that bad, you shoulda tried it with my old wheels on (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

ATM in normal situations the steering is very light now, i think one of the wheels was stuck in thr door track valley,  thing.

but yes a smaller wheel will make it heavier
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Post by: Incursus on June 26, 2006, 02:14:08 pm
Patch panel wasn't big enough (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

There gonna get one made up for around £30
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Post by: Incursus on July 07, 2006, 11:05:07 pm
sounds like pretty good news on mt axel (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Quoting: blue mma
It's an 8.25", quite a beefy rear end that one, If you need gears and a Sure grip, Dave Henry has what you need, look in the for sale section, gears are 3.91's ideal for street/strip. With the power level you're at I think it will be ideal.


Quoting: Dave mma
It will do but don't go using NOS or anything silly.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 10, 2006, 08:26:08 pm
Sway bar bushes and ball joint dust covers finaly arrived today (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 11:34:22 am
Link storage

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/projectbuild/155_0410_mopars_projects_rearends/


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 11, 2006, 11:39:08 am
good old randy's ring and pinion they advertise in the back of all the street/hot rod mags in the usa
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 11:43:54 am
Quoting: 55starchief
good old randy's ring and pinion


Yeah, just had a look at there site...bit technical for me and no prices (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)

But the name crops up quite often.
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Post by: F Body on July 11, 2006, 11:50:40 am
Quoting: Incursus
But the name crops up quite often.



What "Good old randy's ring " (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on July 11, 2006, 12:15:06 pm
Quoting: F Body
Quoting: Incursus
But the name crops up quite often.


What "Good old randy's ring "


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 11, 2006, 12:21:54 pm
And here is randy

(http://www.ringpinion.com/images/specials/randyThumb.jpg)

This is how he advertises in the magazines (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on July 11, 2006, 12:22:30 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
This is how he advertises in the magazines


Another
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 12:41:12 pm
Graeme, did you speak to your mate about those dash guages?

I can't afford them yet but just wanted to know what he's got so I can compare prices, plan what else I will need Etc..
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Post by: 55starchief on July 11, 2006, 12:42:18 pm
Quoting: Incursus
I can't afford them yet but just wanted to know what he's got so I can compare prices, plan what else I will need Etc..


Yup sold on ebay a month back
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 12:47:19 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
I can't afford them yet but just wanted to know what he's got so I can compare prices, plan what else I will need Etc..

Yup sold on ebay a month back


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 02:42:41 pm
Found some one with a LSD available.

Anybody interested in a mopar performance Sure Grip for a 8.25" axle, only about 3k miles on it. The part #4529273 is from the mopar catalog and its the rebuildable type, also a 3.91:1 ring and pinion for the same size axle. Looking for £100 each for these

and in the ring and pinion box is the speedo drive gear for a 727 (275x60x15 rear tyre. approx 28"od)


What do you guys reckon?
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 02:45:10 pm
The diff on its own is $299 from summit.......
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Post by: 55starchief on July 11, 2006, 02:45:18 pm
Quoting: Incursus
What do you guys reckon?


grab them both if you can mate. that ring gear will be sweet
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Post by: Jamieg285 on July 11, 2006, 02:51:46 pm
Looks like a good deal to me - why's he selling?
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 02:54:05 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Looks like a good deal to me - why's he selling?


Dunno looks like he's sold stuff like that before judging by other posts he's made on the MMA forum.
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Post by: Incursus on July 11, 2006, 03:07:47 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
grab them both if you can mate. that ring gear will be sweet


Think I will...dunno what ring gear I have atm but even if its the same it certainly got more miles on it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Hope this fits/works I havn't got £200 kicking around at the best of times (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 12, 2006, 09:45:26 am
Do you also want the high tensile capheads for the carrier bearing caps? (they`re a bit stronger than the OEM stuff)



Do I need these?   (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 12, 2006, 09:46:36 am
Quoting: Incursus
Do I need these?


how much? as i am guessing they are only bolts
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Post by: Jamieg285 on July 12, 2006, 09:58:27 am
Certainly sounds like it's just Grade 8 bolts.
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Post by: Incursus on July 12, 2006, 10:09:54 am
Ok cheers guys, something I can get anywhere then probably...I asked him for a price anyway.

Sending the cheque off tonight (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

$hitting myself, this stuff better work/fit  i've already got over £200 worth of parts bought for the Duster that didn't fit (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 12, 2006, 10:11:55 am
Quoting: Incursus
i've already got over £200 worth of parts bought for the Duster that didn't fit


Im guessing this is the 14" front wheels
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Post by: Incursus on July 12, 2006, 10:17:33 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Im guessing this is the 14" front wheels


Yep and the chrome bullet enter caps (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 12, 2006, 02:57:38 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
how much? as i am guessing they are only bolts

He's chucking them in for free (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)




Sooo now I'm the proud owner of an LSD, any of you chaps know how to fit it?  Or know someone that can.  Seems like it can be a bit of a bugger to get everything to mesh/match etc....
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Post by: 55starchief on July 12, 2006, 02:59:21 pm
Quoting: Incursus
everything to mesh/match etc....


that would be the backlash thats the bitch. You can do it but you need dial guages. The specs should be in your manual
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Post by: Jamieg285 on July 12, 2006, 03:01:23 pm
I could be wrong, but I thought you could do backlash with feeler gauges?
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Post by: 55starchief on July 12, 2006, 03:02:24 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
I could be wrong, but I thought you could do backlash with feeler gauges?


i think its both mate as the pontiac was done with a dial guage
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Post by: Roadkill on July 12, 2006, 03:02:56 pm
I've got an LSD to fit, too. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on July 12, 2006, 03:03:35 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
i think its both mate as the pontiac was done with a dial guage


I've got a DTI if you need to borrow it. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 12, 2006, 03:16:06 pm
So thats a no then?   (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 14, 2006, 07:33:06 am
Spoke to andy last night, engine is progressing nicley and the trans is done (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on July 14, 2006, 07:37:44 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Spoke to andy last night, engine is progressing nicley and the trans is done



Pics?  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)


Reminds me I must email the guy about those cam details etc...
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Post by: 55starchief on July 14, 2006, 07:47:12 am
Quoting: Incursus
Reminds me I must email the guy about those cam details etc...


He will be in th uk from monday but wont have time to come up to see us (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif) best bet is to call him up and ask for the details as hes always slow to reply to emails
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Post by: Incursus on July 14, 2006, 11:08:35 am
Quoting: 55starchief
He will be in th uk from monday but wont have time to come up to see us


bummer (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)


yeah I know I should call...
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Post by: Incursus on July 21, 2006, 08:42:50 am
Well the LSD and ring gear arrived earler this week (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/drive.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 21, 2006, 09:11:21 am
Quoting: Incursus
Well the LSD and ring gear arrived earler this week


Cool well best start saving the loose cash mate, i can get the case sandblasted for around £20 and philo could probably get it powder coated for you if you ask him.
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Post by: Incursus on July 21, 2006, 09:41:00 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Cool well best start saving the loose cash mate, i can get the case sandblasted for around £20 and philo could probably get it powder coated for you if you ask him.


Indeed (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: ianjpage on July 21, 2006, 08:40:26 pm
...the parts array for the duster is ever increasing - whens the fitting start then!!!
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Post by: Incursus on July 22, 2006, 02:26:49 pm
Quoting: ianjpage
...the parts array for the duster is ever increasing - whens the fitting start then!!!


Start stripping down as soon as the Mez is fitted. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: ianjpage on July 22, 2006, 07:59:28 pm
Ahh right kewl!
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Post by: Incursus on September 25, 2006, 03:36:33 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Start stripping down as soon as the Mez is fitted.


Ok the Mez is fitted, so planning to pop over to the Barn on Saturday to start stripping  (oooh errr) anyone wanna join me (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on September 25, 2006, 03:37:38 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Ok the Mez is fitted, so planning to pop over to the Barn on Saturday to start stripping (oooh errr) anyone wanna join me


Yeah should be around mate, usual midday start (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on September 25, 2006, 03:45:15 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Yeah should be around mate, usual midday start


Nope earlier as I can't make sunday. tis the meet
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Post by: FUBAR on September 25, 2006, 04:52:25 pm
I'll see m8, I'm not sure if i'm free yet...
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Post by: Titsy on September 25, 2006, 06:10:28 pm
Yeah, I spoze you can count me in....

And (as with anything engine related) Shifty's in also....
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Post by: ianjpage on September 25, 2006, 07:45:21 pm
Ahh dang off to spain this weekend so sadly not (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on September 25, 2006, 09:44:39 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
I'll see m8


Okay

Quoting: Titsy
Yeah, I spoze you can count me in....

And (as with anything engine related) Shifty's in also....


Kewl

Quoting: ianjpage
Ahh dang off to spain this weekend so sadly not


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on September 28, 2006, 10:13:15 am
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/bump.gif)



Just a reminder (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on September 28, 2006, 10:18:14 am
Is anymore help needed? I'm under the impression from another thread there's already 4 or 5 of you going...
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Post by: Incursus on September 28, 2006, 11:18:13 am
Quoting: FUBAR
Is anymore help needed? I'm under the impression from another thread there's already 4 or 5 of you going...


hmm I guess not...too many chefs and all that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on September 28, 2006, 02:19:50 pm
Quoting: Incursus
too many chefs and all that


I was never that good at cooking anyway so . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on September 28, 2006, 02:40:09 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
I was never that good at cooking anyway so . . . . .


No kidding..... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on September 28, 2006, 02:42:44 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
Is anymore help needed? I'm under the impression from another thread there's already 4 or 5 of you going...


There is still bits that need doing to the BBQ mate
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Post by: Roadkill on September 28, 2006, 02:45:18 pm
BTW - Chris.

I'm definately gonna need two of my axle stands in the near future  . . . .

If there's any other bit you need - let me know ASAP - and we'll collect them from the Caddy tomorrow evening . . .
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Post by: Roadkill on September 28, 2006, 02:45:59 pm
Quoting: Incursus
No kidding.....


I can, however, re-heat like NO OTHER !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on September 28, 2006, 04:02:59 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm definately gonna need two of my axle stands in the near future . . . .


So I can use two?  Graeme could I use two of yours? please.


I guessing we are gonna need diesel someone (dean) remind me Saturday!
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Post by: Roadkill on September 28, 2006, 04:07:37 pm
Quoting: Incursus
So I can use two?


You may.  Keep 'em clean, though. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Quoting: Incursus
I guessing we are gonna need diesel someone (dean) remind me Saturday!


Put it in your phone ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on September 28, 2006, 04:20:40 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm definately gonna need two of my axle stands in the near future . . . .

So I can use two? Graeme could I use two of yours? please.


I have a couple that can be borrowed too.
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Post by: 55starchief on September 28, 2006, 06:50:42 pm
There is 8 5 ton stands at the barn
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Post by: Roadkill on September 29, 2006, 08:08:45 am
Quoting: 55starchief
There is 8 5 ton stands at the barn


Ahh, good.

Saves me a trip tonight.
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Post by: philoldsmobile on September 29, 2006, 08:34:15 pm
Quoting: Incursus

I guessing we are gonna need diesel someone


 
Quoting: Rodakill
remind me Saturday!



Quoting: Incursus
Put it in your phone !



that wont help.. diesel will simply break the phone
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Post by: Incursus on September 30, 2006, 06:34:03 pm
Thanks to Dean, Titsy, Shifty and Graeme for your hard work today on the Duster.  I reckon we got a good lot done today (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Pic are added on to the Duster album on the gallery (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)


http://www.mkb.cc/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=32&page=1
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Post by: Titsy on September 30, 2006, 06:53:44 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Pic are added on to the Duster album on the gallery

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/error.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on September 30, 2006, 07:05:20 pm
Couple more links for panels

http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/MoparA7076.htm

http://store.shermanparts.com/cgi-bin/sherman/product_list.html?img_num=195

Carpet set on (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/ebayanim.gif)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-71-72-73-74-75-76-Plymouth-Duster-Automatic-Carpet_W0QQitemZ260035094429QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33697QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Post by: 55starchief on September 30, 2006, 07:13:03 pm
Looks like a guy breaking a duster on (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/ebayanim.gif)

left and right front wings in metal

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Duster-340-left-fender-71-72-Valiant_W0QQitemZ230033216890QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33644QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Duster-340-right-fender-71-72-Valiant_W0QQitemZ230033217459QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33644QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Core support

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Plymouth-Duster-340-radiator-core-support-70-71-72_W0QQitemZ230033201680QQihZ013QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Post by: 55starchief on September 30, 2006, 07:29:02 pm
Inner fenders

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-72-73-1974-Dart-Duster-Demon-Scamp-LH-Inner-Fender_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ014QQitemZ330034273941QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-72-73-1974-Dart-Duster-Demon-Scamp-RH-Inner-Fender_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ014QQitemZ330034274403QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
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Post by: FUBAR on October 01, 2006, 12:40:46 am
aww, deano looks so happy with another engine block in his hands...
[img]http://www.mkb.cc/gallery/albums/userpics/10006/Duster_phase_3_016.jpg\" border=\"0\"  alt=\"\" width=150>
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Post by: Incursus on October 01, 2006, 11:31:25 am
Nice one graeme, I'll have a proper look while at work tomorrow (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on October 02, 2006, 07:54:57 am


I've asked about shipping on these.
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Post by: Incursus on October 02, 2006, 10:38:02 am
Northern Ally rad for around £180 (possibly less) sound ok?

£50 for the tran cooler.
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Post by: 55starchief on October 02, 2006, 10:56:03 am
Quoting: Incursus
Northern Ally rad for around £180 (possibly less) sound ok?


any pics?
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Post by: Incursus on October 02, 2006, 11:04:59 am
(http://www.mopartalk.co.uk/mopartalk/files/cr9603_132.jpg)
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Post by: 55starchief on October 02, 2006, 11:06:20 am
looks ok,
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Post by: Incursus on October 02, 2006, 11:08:07 am
not custom fit though.  they would over £300
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Post by: 55starchief on October 02, 2006, 11:16:15 am
Quoting: Incursus
not custom fit though. they would over £300


This is the one for yours

http://www.northernfactory.com/HP/detail.asp?PART=5070

(http://www.northernfactory.com/HP/HP_PICS/CR5070.jpg)
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 09:16:53 am
Quoting: FUBAR
aww, deano looks so happy with another engine block in his hands...


Yep.

I love $hit like that.

'Tis the most fun I've had in a while. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Who's is next ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on October 03, 2006, 09:26:12 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Who's is next ?


At This rate there might be a 3rd gen... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 09:26:54 am
Quoting: FUBAR
At This rate there might be a 3rd gen...


No joy ?
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Post by: FUBAR on October 03, 2006, 09:34:23 am
Quoting: Roadkill
At This rate there might be a 3rd gen...

No joy ?


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/hijack.gif)
The thing is pissing me off (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif) I knew it would be a pain to sell because of its issues, mostly minor but the bodywork sounds awful when you describe it to someone but actually isn't.
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Post by: Incursus on October 03, 2006, 09:39:02 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Who's is next ?


We ain't finished yet (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 09:40:32 am
Quoting: FUBAR
I knew it would be a pain to sell because of its issues, mostly minor but the bodywork sounds awful when you describe it to someone but actually isn't.


What's the link ? . . . . I think you're being too fair.

There's other ways to describe things . . .

Quoting: Incursus
We ain't finished yet (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)


No ?

Oh, right . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/can.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: FUBAR on October 03, 2006, 09:44:34 am
I changed the description this time:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-CHEVROLET-GMC-CAMARO-MAROON_W0QQitemZ280033811778QQihZ018QQcategoryZ18301QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 09:57:25 am
That's pretty good.

The only fault I see is that the piccy of the wheel probably shows the worst arch (for rust bubbles).

It'll be a shame if it doesn't sell for that - It's well worth it . . . .
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Post by: FUBAR on October 03, 2006, 10:00:33 am
Quoting: Roadkill
The only fault I see is that the piccy of the wheel probably shows the worst arch (for rust bubbles).


That was intentional, I may not have mentioned some odd marks etc but that i cannot hide, that arch is bad there's no denying that.
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 10:03:26 am
Maybe mention that that arch is the worst ?

In case someone assumes the whole car is like it ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

I'm only trying to think for the idiots out there . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on October 03, 2006, 10:37:54 am
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/hijack.gif)


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 10:54:13 am
Hey - 8 posts out of 22 pages ain't bad !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on October 03, 2006, 10:54:53 am
So is any work being done this weekend on the duster?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on October 03, 2006, 10:56:42 am
Quoting: 55starchief
So is any work being done this weekend on the duster?


Maybe free on Sunday but it'll depend on how the week goes and how saturday pans out . . .
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Post by: Incursus on October 05, 2006, 04:44:27 pm



EEk!

 Greetings,

Shipping to the United Kingdom will US$180.00 for both of the inner wings in the same box. Thanx for your interest.
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Post by: 55starchief on October 05, 2006, 04:57:39 pm
Quoting: Incursus

EEk!

Greetings,

Shipping to the United Kingdom will US$180.00 for both of the inner wings in the same box. Thanx for your interest.


Thats a good price mate, i paid $150 to get my intake over here
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Post by: Incursus on October 05, 2006, 05:02:44 pm
yeah still a lot of cash to part with. shall see what they go for, three days left.
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Post by: Titsy on October 05, 2006, 05:29:39 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Shipping to the United Kingdom will US$180.00 for both of the inner wings in the same box.


Did he say who with???

I was quoted $40 to ship a Camaro T-top via USPS.... I know they're not going to be light, or small, but if you don't need it priority then it doesn't need to be shipped priority!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on October 05, 2006, 05:31:50 pm
must be usps. UPS etc would charge a feck load more. example $90 for a set of lug nuts (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)   USPS $6 arrived in 3days (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on October 05, 2006, 05:32:03 pm
thats gonna be a huge box and its the size of the box that does it. You could have a 6x6x6 box weighing 56kg and box the same size weighing 2kg and it wouldnt be that much difference in cost. They cube the box dimensions and calculate from that.

Do you know what reserve is chris?
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Post by: Incursus on October 05, 2006, 05:33:40 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Do you know what reserve is chris?


nope.  might be worth me asking though.
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Post by: 55starchief on October 05, 2006, 06:38:45 pm
Just called andy to see what the state of play is and looks like your motor will be ready end of the month beginning of next month (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on October 06, 2006, 07:28:26 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Just called andy to see what the state of play is and looks like your motor will be ready end of the month beginning of next month


Heard that before (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on October 06, 2006, 09:21:34 am
Quoting: Titsy
Did he say who with???

Quoting: Incursus
must be usps


As I said to you last night, Mate - I'd check to make sure as I was quoted a very good price on a carpet set and they seldom cme in small boxes . . . .
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Post by: 55starchief on October 06, 2006, 10:09:31 am
that box is gonna be huge though atleast 4' x 3' x 3'
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Post by: Incursus on October 09, 2006, 07:18:50 am
Missed the end of the auction but reserve wasn't met at $127 hopefully he will relist and payday is this Friday so might have a chance next time...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 09, 2006, 07:38:10 am
Quoting: Incursus
Missed the end of the auction but reserve wasn't met at $127 hopefully he will relist and payday is this Friday so might have a chance next time...


i would email him straight away mate as they dont come up very often
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Post by: 55starchief on November 27, 2006, 08:43:14 am
http://www.magnumforce.com/

Chris, have a look at the link above. This company makes some chassis braces to firewall that might well help your duster, they also have sub frame connectors. Not sure if they fit the duster but would be worth giving them a call
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Post by: Incursus on November 27, 2006, 09:11:24 am
Just had a quick nose...looks uber cool (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Deffinalty going in my favorites.....time to start a new 'if only I had the money' shopping list (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on November 27, 2006, 09:26:16 am
Quoting: Incursus
Deffinalty going in my favorites.....time to start a new 'if only I had the money' shopping list



the chassis braces for the engine bay are only $175 and would definatly help with strengthening the car for the new motor
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Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 10:50:42 am
This is something you may well need soon. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

http://www.magnumforce.com/store/detail.asp?ProductID=3127&CategoryID=39&BrandID=&Category=&SubCategory=&Search=&Page=2

As for the front struts . . . I don't know what "Body" the Duster is . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on November 28, 2006, 02:54:41 pm
A-Body
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Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 04:10:01 pm
Then those struts should fit.

Albeit need welding.
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Post by: 55starchief on November 28, 2006, 04:13:04 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Then those struts should fit.

Albeit need welding.



indeed and should strengthen the front up for the bigger motor, would also go with the front motor mount although you could probably get one made over here
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 04:24:16 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
would also go with the front motor mount although you could probably get one made over here


Chris found a company who stock mounts.

They do them, it seems, for every concievable mopar transplant.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on November 28, 2006, 04:28:34 pm
Quoting: Roadkill

Chris found a company who stock mounts.

They do them, it seems, for every concievable mopar transplant.


thats handy, the front motor plate would probably be a good edition but its $279. Looking at the front end on that car i can see a lot of flex if he launches hard so anything he can get to try and transfer the stresses to the whole car is gonna help in the long term
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 04:32:16 pm
I've suggested to him he gets a new core support (as his is bent) or that at least he adds some box section in it's place to stiffen the front . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on November 28, 2006, 04:36:36 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
I've suggested to him he gets a new core support (as his is bent) or that at least he adds some box section in it's place to stiffen the front . . .


well i found a place in canada that has the inner fenders, those along with the struts should help, but its going to need subframe connectors as well. Thats a big motor going in there and the car is gonna need all the helkp it can get from bracing
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 04:46:58 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
the car is gonna need all the helkp it can get from bracing


Agreed.

For the sake of $30 or so a prop loop would also be wise . . . .
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Post by: 55starchief on November 28, 2006, 04:47:59 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
$30


I think the one from summit was $19
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 28, 2006, 05:12:00 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
I think the one from summit was $19


I've got one somewhere . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 11, 2006, 12:04:59 pm
Well with help from Dean the rear axle and diff is finally off the Duster ready for prep and its shiny new(ish) LSD (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)


FYI Greame/Shifty I left a fiver on the roof of the Firebird for Diesel, there is not much left in the geny.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 11, 2006, 05:10:02 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Well with help from Dean


And the Super 'Scort !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Quoting: Incursus
FYI Greame/Shifty I left a fiver on the roof of the Firebird for Diesel, there is not much left in the geny.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/bump.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on December 11, 2006, 06:18:33 pm
okies thanks guys, hope to get up there this weekend, really should try and find a cheaper source for diesel
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 11, 2006, 06:21:51 pm
i know of an old red chavscort you could syphon some out of! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on December 11, 2006, 06:22:52 pm
Like the local chip shop.... That would be perfectly above board with the tax man too I think, being as it's not going in a car....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on December 11, 2006, 06:23:44 pm
yup... or red diesel would be fine too...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on December 11, 2006, 06:27:58 pm
Hell, even buying cooking oil from Cost Co in drums would probably work out cheaper...
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: EDGE on December 11, 2006, 06:38:49 pm
it does !!!!
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on December 11, 2006, 06:41:36 pm
Quoting: EDGE
it does !!!!


How much per litre for catering quantities?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 16, 2007, 11:34:12 am
Chris,

Did you ever get a price on those inner fenders from the place in canada, also did you manage to find any replacment floor panels?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2007, 01:51:36 pm
He sent emails last week . . . No replies as yet.

He's also speaking to someone via the MMA for the inner wings . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 16, 2007, 01:54:23 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
He sent emails last week . . . No replies as yet.


thats odd the canadian place emailed me back in a couple of hours(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) might be rodering a fiberglass hood from them if chris ends up buying those innner fenders
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 16, 2007, 03:15:25 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
thats odd the canadian place emailed me back in a couple of hours


Yeah, I know.

He needs to chase them, really. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 17, 2007, 04:30:40 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Roadkill
He sent emails last week . . . No replies as yet.

thats odd the canadian place emailed me back in a couple of hours might be rodering a fiberglass hood from them if chris ends up buying those innner fenders


Indeed still no reply (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 17, 2007, 04:34:12 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Indeed still no reply


might be worth a phone call, i have know emails to get lost in the system before.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 17, 2007, 06:13:07 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
Indeed still no reply

might be worth a phone call, i have know emails to get lost in the system before.


Indeed.

No reply from Andy either but thats to be expected i guess (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 23, 2007, 10:48:06 pm
Been quoted for some axel refurb stuff for the duster, prices seem okay what you guys reckon?

Diff Bearing Kit £72.00
Press on wheel bearings £88.00 Pair
Adjuster  wheel bearings £54.00 Pair
Hub Seals  £12 each
Axle gaskets.... use silicone

If the car is used on the street use the adjuster wheel bearings not the press on
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 23, 2007, 10:55:45 pm
Quoting: Incursus
No reply from Andy either but thats to be expected i guess


yup i have an email and a couple of voice mail messages into him. I do know he had some serious dyno time booked for magazine motors as well as some race engines.

Axle looks like a good price mate
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 23, 2007, 11:25:53 pm
Quoting: Incursus
what you guys reckon?


I'd now go and check all that stuff in the US.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 24, 2007, 08:29:19 am
Quoting: Roadkill
I'd now go and check all that stuff in the US.


Tis my task for today.

Though I didn't find many places that sold the stuff, but I'll do a more indepth search this time (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on March 16, 2007, 06:09:36 pm
Quick update.

Dropped the axel off at Hauser Racing on Wednesday, (Cheers Dean(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)) to have the LSD and 3.91 ring gear fitted (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)

Should be ordering all the metal work i need (inner wings etc..) in the next week or so.....though the guy has an entire font section for sale and is looking at shipping costs for me (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-75-DUSTER-DEMON-CUDA-COMPLETE-ENGINE-COMPARTMENT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ140715QQitemZ190092521111
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on March 16, 2007, 07:29:17 pm
Thats awesome, but its gonna be a mamouth job to fit.

Your probably going to need to take that to some one who has a JIG to make sure its square.

In reality i think your gonna be looking at about £500 minimum to have that welded in place. JUST MAKE SURE YOU TAKE IT TO SOME ONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING OTHERWISE ALL OF YOUR FRONT END ALIGNMENT WILL BE OUT.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 03, 2007, 10:22:37 am
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-Ply-Duster_W0QQitemZ260103930048QQcategoryZ6410QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 11, 2007, 07:57:01 am
Anyone need anything from YearOne? as I'm probably gonna be ordering these soon.

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=A

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=A
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on April 11, 2007, 09:00:50 am
hmm links no worky right............(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 12, 2007, 08:53:01 am
Quoting: Incursus
Anyone need anything from YearOne?


No, they don't cover the Third Gen . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on April 12, 2007, 12:33:32 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
No, they don't cover the Third Gen . . . .


Or the 4th...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Isn't Rocly distributing for them...  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 13, 2007, 12:35:40 pm
Chris - Look at this :

http://www.allamericanclassics.com/recent.html

Second row down, on the left . . .

THis is maybe the kind of thing you need to be looking for . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 14, 2007, 11:25:38 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Chris - Look at this :

http://www.allamericanclassics.com/recent.html

Second row down, on the left . . .

THis is maybe the kind of thing you need to be looking for . . .


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 14, 2007, 11:28:34 am
Quoting: Incursus
Dropped the axel off at Hauser Racing on Wednesday


Bad news on this, it seems the difs been messed with before and has the wrong caps??? don't really know what that means but they phoned to ask me if I had the correct caps...which ofc I don't... he's gone back to look again and let me know my options...says it could get expensive though (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on April 15, 2007, 08:33:36 pm
oh bugger not what you wanted to hear (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on April 16, 2007, 09:02:36 am
If it's what I think it is, it should be about $100 (for billet) replacements (prices from Summit )

What axle type is it?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 17, 2007, 11:27:20 am
Quoting: Jamieg285
If it's what I think it is, it should be about $100 (for billet) replacements (prices from Summit )


Dunno the guy was talking about them as if they were unique to the axel and I would need to find the original or possibly have some machined at great expense... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Quoting: Jamieg285
What axle type is it?


8.25 chrysler
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 24, 2007, 03:58:31 pm
Okay Axle is done (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) £266

But for peeps that don't already know, Project Duster is being shelved for the foreseeable future due to lack of funds.

Basically she's knackered and I can't afford to replace her (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)


gonna spend a few hundred getting the Mustang as close as I can to they way I want her. Duel Cat back, lowered springs and new shocks.

Then thats it for a while.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mkb.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on April 25, 2007, 08:30:19 am
hmmmm     spare axle,(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
i thought you had a nice new engine and box on the way too...?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on April 25, 2007, 09:51:42 am
Quoting: art b
hmmmm spare axle,
i thought you had a nice new engine and box on the way too...?


Indeed I do, should make a nice ornament in the living room for a few years (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on April 25, 2007, 11:50:12 am
Quoting: Incursus
should make a nice ornament in the living room for a few years


Shhh - Don't tell Lord RK   -  DOH !
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on April 25, 2007, 01:19:30 pm
Quoting: F Body
Shhh - Don't tell Lord RK - DOH !


It was my idea . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 06, 2007, 07:51:05 am
Shock horror (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

An Email from Andy

"i know its been a while but im catching up and have your short block going together soon"

Err Short Block? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

Just sent a reply reiterating everything I'm expecting.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/crossed.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on June 06, 2007, 09:30:51 am
lol what are you expecting then??
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on June 06, 2007, 09:37:23 am
tought it was an all singing all dancing 360........(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 06, 2007, 10:37:59 am
This is what i'm expecting:
 
Block

clean & mag
Align hone mains
square deck
bore and hone 030

Crank

Clean & mag
grind to next size
balance rotating assembly

Heads

clean & mag
check guides
Cut seats reface valves
resurface

Parts included
resized rods
new pistons and rings
clevite bearings
melling oil pump
cloyes timming chain
crane cam and lifters
pep springs retainers & locks
fel-pro gaskets
brass freeze plugs
new water pump
+ intake mainfold (ported to match)
+ Edelbrock Carb and headers
+ rebuilt trans.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on June 06, 2007, 11:18:04 am
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on June 06, 2007, 11:50:13 am
Should be getting a discount after all this time (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Good that it seems to be finally on the way (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 06, 2007, 12:34:52 pm
Quoting: F Body
Good that it seems to be finally on the way


Wouldn't hold my breath, he said the same thing a year ago.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on June 06, 2007, 12:46:01 pm
tbh looks like the bloke runs his business like a right cock   (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

mind you i wish i could get my customers to pay a year in advance
and do fook all ......(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on June 06, 2007, 02:48:14 pm
You should be getting more then a short block ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

That's utterly useless to you.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 06, 2007, 03:03:49 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
You should be getting more then a short block!


indeed (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)             <--(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) still love that guy.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on June 22, 2007, 11:52:12 am
Got new rear shocks, shackles, ubolts and lowering blocks ready to put the rear axle back on, Fuel and brake lines have arrived as well.


Just need an Engine, transmission, exhaust and a butt load of structural bodywork (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)



Oh and a lotto win wouldn't hurt (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on June 22, 2007, 12:31:50 pm
will it ever make it out of the "barn of [auto] death".?............(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on June 22, 2007, 01:35:28 pm
Quoting: art b
..........


Under its own power . . . . ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on June 22, 2007, 03:02:43 pm
ive yet to see a car, come out of the auto abattoir in one peice yet!!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on June 22, 2007, 04:03:29 pm
Quoting: art b
will it ever make it out of the "barn of [auto] death".?.


My Trans Am hasn't (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on June 22, 2007, 04:20:20 pm
Quoting: art b
ive yet to see a car, come out of the auto abattoir in one peice yet!!


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Good point . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Ponti on June 23, 2007, 09:37:43 am
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)

  What are you all trying to say???????
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 11, 2007, 08:38:22 am
Chris how much holiday do you have left this year and do you think you could scrape enough cash to get to California?

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on October 11, 2007, 08:40:42 am
not in the duster..................(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)  pmsl
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:03:07 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Chris how much holiday do you have left this year and do you think you could scrape enough cash to get to California?


10 days though 5 of those are penciled in for the week before xmas shutdown.

As for cash (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)





No not a chance gonna stuggle just to get spending money for my trip to Poland(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif).  Why?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 11, 2007, 11:07:53 am
Quoting: Incursus
. Why?


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif) Hotrod magazine have expressed an interest in your 360 mopar build that is sitting in andy's shop. Will know more details in the next week but it would mean the motor being dyno'd at westech which hotrod would pay for and also the chance that the spec would be upped courtesy of hotrod and various sponsors :cough: edelbrock heads :cough: Andy has told them its a customers motor and anything they bolt on for the dyno runs will stay bolted on when the motor leaves.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on October 11, 2007, 11:19:04 am
hmm trip to poland or california to see and ya 360 mopar engine on a dyno ...........
i know which id choose (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:21:48 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus
. Why?

 Hotrod magazine have expressed an interest in your 360 mopar build that is sitting in andy's shop. Will know more details in the next week but it would mean the motor being dyno'd at westech which hotrod would pay for and also the chance that the spec would be upped courtesy of hotrod and various sponsors :cough: edelbrock heads :cough: Andy has told them its a customers motor and anything they bolt on for the dyno runs will stay bolted on when the motor leaves.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/jaw.gif)  blimey




you mean the engine exists? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)


k might need to rob a bank flights in November (for example) are about £350
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:22:30 am
Quoting: art b
hmm trip to poland or california to see and ya 360 mopar engine on a dyno ...........
i know which id choose


Yeah but Polands already paid for, none refundable (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on October 11, 2007, 11:23:32 am
Is that return?
Could Andy put Chris up?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 11, 2007, 11:27:32 am
Quoting: Incursus

you mean the engine exists?


indeed i was shocked when he said so as well, i know he takes an absolute age but he does do things right in the end.

The basics of the story are that Hotrod is looking to do a mopar build starting with a stock block dyno then add more bolt on parts dynoing each time much the same as the junkyard jewel pontiac 400 that shifty and I bought parts from.

Dave frieburger is a mate of andy and asked him about your motor that he had seen sat on a stand the last couple of times he had been to the shop its either yours or they go find another block and start from scratch.

Andy syas he should know more in the next week as it would have to be ready for next month so im guessing the dec or jan issue of hotrod. If you can make it you might even get your mug in the mag (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:28:58 am
Quoting: Titsy
Is that return?


Yeah

to SanFran ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:31:15 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Andy syas he should know more in the next week as it would have to be ready for next month so im guessing the dec or jan issue of hotrod. If you can make it you might even get your mug in the mag


Cool. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) I assume Andy was going ask permission first? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)




As if I would say no (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 11, 2007, 11:34:57 am
Quoting: Incursus


Cool. I assume Andy was going ask permission first?


Yup hence me posting it here, i spoke to him last night chassing the poncho stuff and giving him a hard time over dragging his ass on your build. Hell even if it gets your motor finished and dyno'd its got to be good

He cant promise the heads but usually most of the companies give the stuff to the magazine in return for the feature So who knows what bolt on parts could be on it
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 11, 2007, 11:38:20 am
Quoting: 55starchief
giving him a hard time over dragging his ass on your build.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)


Quoting: 55starchief
Hell even if it gets your motor finished and dyno'd its got to be good


Indeed. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Quoting: 55starchief
He cant promise the heads but usually most of the companies give the stuff to the magazine in return for the feature So who knows what bolt on parts could be on it


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Just seeing it in Hodrod would be something (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on October 11, 2007, 01:17:10 pm
Patience is a virtue afterall . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 12, 2007, 04:03:33 pm
Have just spoken to andy and let him know your cool about Hotrod, he will call dave frieburger and try to get the ball moving. Should know more next week
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 12, 2007, 04:30:42 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Have just spoken to andy and let him know your cool about Hotrod, he will call dave frieburger and try to get the ball moving. Should know more next week


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on October 17, 2007, 09:46:32 am
Well looks like this might well be a good to go, spoke to andy and Hotrod has a call into him that he needed to return.

If you want to go out andy says he can sort you out some place to stay (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 17, 2007, 10:39:55 am
Quoting: 55starchief
Well looks like this might well be a good to go, spoke to andy and Hotrod has a call into him that he needed to return.


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/party.gif)



Quoting: 55starchief
If you want to go out andy says he can sort you out some place to stay


Would love to but its just not possible to get that kind of money without borrowing, and I'm enough debt already (this engine accounting for a very large parts of that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif))
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Losty on October 17, 2007, 04:42:30 pm
Quoting: Incursus
very large parts



he said large parts.....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 18, 2007, 07:06:27 am
Quoting: Losty
he said large parts.....


No!    Thats what she said!   Wooooohoooooooo (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 05, 2007, 10:57:13 am
Graeme, any news on the engine while I was away?

Also weekend of the 17th Will you be at the Barn? If not i'll need to get the keys off you.

Also I'll need a hand refiting the Axel and snizzle ready for shipping her back to MK.  Volunteers please take one step forward (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on November 05, 2007, 11:06:13 am
Quoting: Incursus

Graeme, any news on the engine while I was away?



(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/hair.gif) no havnt been able to speak with him, i know his daughter was over so he might of taken a week away from the shop to spend with her. I will call him again tonight

Quoting: Incursus
Also weekend of the 17th Will you be at the Barn? If not i'll need to get the keys off you.


Yup will be there although i do have my dads 60th bday party to go to that evening
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Post by: F Body on November 05, 2007, 12:39:53 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
no havnt been able to speak with him, i know his daughter was over so he might of taken a week away from the shop to spend with her. I will call him again tonight



Is Andy supplying the Trans Am engine (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on November 05, 2007, 12:41:01 pm
Quoting: F Body
Is Andy supplying the Trans Am engine


yup and a lot of other stuff, its all set to ship but he cant get the shipper to collect
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Post by: F Body on November 05, 2007, 12:42:48 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
but he cant get the shipper to collect



.............for two years (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/crossed.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on November 05, 2007, 12:51:15 pm
Quoting: F Body
.............for two years


nah its only been a year (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) besides i have been adding stuff all the time and it did take 6 months to get the ebay guy i bought the glass front end to ship it
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Post by: Incursus on November 12, 2007, 02:27:21 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Graeme, any news on the engine while I was away?

Also
weekend of the 17th Will you be at the Barn? If not i'll need to get the keys off you.
Also I'll need a hand refiting the Axel and snizzle ready for shipping her back to MK. Volunteers please take one step forward


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/bump.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on November 12, 2007, 02:34:08 pm
I suppose I can do one day . . . . But I need as much time this weekend working on the bathroom.  Kinda no choice with the wall missing . . . . . . . .
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Post by: Incursus on November 12, 2007, 04:05:51 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
I suppose I can do one day . .


Saturday would be best for me.
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Post by: Roadkill on November 12, 2007, 05:10:47 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Saturday would be best for me.


Just check and make sure you've got everything you need . . . parts, tools, fixings etc . . . . .

Then double check.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Then check again.  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 08:12:28 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Just check and make sure you've got everything you need . . . parts, tools, fixings etc . . . . .

Then double check.


Well I don't have any tools except my socket set.  I know there is a least one sheared bolt holding one of the shackles up so will need something to remove that.  I can't remember if the new shackles came with new bolts and they are at the barn so can't check (picture on YearOne shows bolts though).


I'll bring the diff oil with me.

Everything else should already be at the barn.

umm (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 10:53:36 am
Pretty sure the shackles came with bolts . . . . you may want to pick up some spare sockets / drivers for the "other side" or spanners at least ????

I'd suggest checking that the diff cover is tightened to the right torque (so torque wrench) ???

EDIT - do you have a new gasket ?

If a bolt is sheared you'll need heat and/or drill to remove it.  What size was it ?

I'd recommend taking grease (not oil) to coat the new bolts with to prevent rusting/siezing in the future.

A wire bush would also come in handy . . . as would something to put on the floor as I don't fancy getting dirty this weekend . . .

You'll almost definately need spanners for the U-Bolts as I'm guessing a socket will bottom - out.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2007, 10:58:53 am
Quoting: Roadkill
I'd recommend taking grease (not oil) to coat the new bolts with to prevent rusting/siezing in the future.


i would go with either copper or aluminium slip myself
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Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 11:15:15 am
Quoting: 55starchief
i would go with either copper or aluminium slip myself


Grease is cheap . . . I'm guessing Chris won't be buying . . .
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Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 12:29:11 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
you may want to pick up some spare sockets / drivers for the "other side" or spanners at least ????

I'd suggest checking that the diff cover is tightened to the right torque (so torque wrench) ???

EDIT - do you have a new gasket ?

If a bolt is sheared you'll need heat and/or drill to remove it. What size was it ?

I'd recommend taking grease (not oil) to coat the new bolts with to prevent rusting/siezing in the future.

A wire bush would also come in handy . . . as would something to put on the floor as I don't fancy getting dirty this weekend . . .

You'll almost definately need spanners for the U-Bolts as I'm guessing a socket will bottom - out.


Yup pretty sure its got a new gasket but I can check the recipt
I don't have any of that other stuff except the grease, which is already at the barn.  Can I borrow?
No idea what size bolt was M8? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 12:38:02 pm
Quoting: Incursus
I don't have any of that other stuff except the grease, which is already at the barn. Can I borrow?


Saying that the £60 saved by shifting the Duster would more than cover a set of spanners etc. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Gonna need em lots left to do on the old girl.

Think i'll pop down the Market on Friday.
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Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 12:40:46 pm
After a very quick look.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_223049_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76867_crumb_33958_parentcategoryrn_76867

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on November 13, 2007, 12:47:07 pm
Any news on the engine (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2007, 12:49:49 pm
Quoting: F Body
Any news on the engine


Nope, sent him an email today as i havnt been able to get ahold of him. Nothing much more i can do. Chris might have to call him and sort this out as its not really any thing to do with me. All i can do is ask on progress
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Post by: Kenny on November 13, 2007, 12:52:22 pm
Quoting: Incursus
After a very quick look.


Argos are doing this: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7017467/Trail/searchtext%3ETOOLS.htm

It's £50 down from £100.  Not the best quality of course, but for £50 who cares (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 01:17:38 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Can I borrow?


Of course. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Quoting: Incursus
M8?


No, I'd guess 3/8" UNC . . . That said you'll need drills from pilot - 9.5mm - Maybe more if it's 1/2" UNC . . . .

Those I have NOT got . . . Not good enough, anyway . . .
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Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 01:24:14 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Incursus
M8?

No, I'd guess 3/8" UNC

ok.

Quoting: Roadkill
That said you'll need drills from pilot - 9.5mm - Maybe more if it's 1/2" UNC . . . .


umm well you've seen my drill set....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 01:27:28 pm
Quoting: Kenny
It's £50 down from £100. Not the best quality of course, but for £50 who cares


Hmm they don't look good tbh.  

Halfords tools are good enough quality for the amount of use I would give them.  I've already got a tool case thingy so my best bet is probably the Market and Halfords
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Post by: Jamieg285 on November 13, 2007, 01:41:20 pm
Whatever tool set you get, make sure it's not all MM and has at least some AF stuff in it.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 01:44:17 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
make sure it's not all MM and has at least some AF stuff in it


Especially as none of the Duster will be metric.
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Post by: FUBAR on November 13, 2007, 01:47:04 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Halfords


Halfords professional is the same as the Signet stuff G-Unit has.  Works for me (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 01:53:14 pm
Halfords Pro is a different kettle of (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/fish2.gif) from what Chris put up I think . . . .

But yeah, my HalPro stuff is all good.  Will be after their ratchet spanners next . . .
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Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2007, 01:58:48 pm
I  might have some signet stuff up for sale over the next 12 months as im thinking of updating my spanners and sockets
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 02:12:37 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Jamieg285
make sure it's not all MM and has at least some AF stuff in it

Especially as none of the Duster will be metric.


Yup already considered that.

No point getting a complete set like them anyway as I already have a socket set so a set of spanners and a few of screwdrivers should keep me going for a bit.

Costco had some good deals on spanners and screwdrivers didn't they? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 13, 2007, 02:22:51 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Costco had some good deals on spanners and screwdrivers didn't they?


They did have some tool sets, but as I wasn't looking for tools at the time I didn't pay any attention.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on November 13, 2007, 02:24:18 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285

They did have some tool sets, but as I wasn't looking for tools at the time I didn't pay any attention.



phhh call yourself a man (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 02:26:27 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Jamieg285

They did have some tool sets, but as I wasn't looking for tools at the time I didn't pay any attention.



phhh call yourself a man


Hey thats not fair!!


You were looking for beer right?

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on November 13, 2007, 02:39:32 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Costco had some good deals on spanners and screwdrivers didn't they?


Hmm . . . They had some "O.K" sets when I was there . . . didn't work out alot cheaper there Halfords and the quality definately wasn't as good.

I brought plenty of tools from CostCos but wasn't impressed by their spanners . . .
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 13, 2007, 02:48:19 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Hmm . . . They had some "O.K" sets when I was there . . . didn't work out alot cheaper there Halfords and the quality definately wasn't as good.

I brought plenty of tools from CostCos but wasn't impressed by their spanners . . .


Ta.
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Post by: FUBAR on November 13, 2007, 04:24:43 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Halfords Pro is a different kettle of  from what Chris put up I think . . . .


Fair doos, I didn't click the link.  I need to look at tools again at some point as there's a list of stuff I want too.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on November 14, 2007, 09:49:14 am
Quoting: Incursus
Quoting: Roadkill
I suppose I can do one day . .

Saturday would be best for me


Any chance we can change this to Sunday? apparently I have Zara all day Saturday not just Friday night. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

Nevermind.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 04, 2007, 01:25:49 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Quoting: Incursus

Graeme, any news on the engine while I was away?


 no havnt been able to speak with him, i know his daughter was over so he might of taken a week away from the shop to spend with her. I will call him again tonight


Don't spose you've heard anything? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on December 04, 2007, 01:27:56 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Don't spose you've heard anything?


did speak to him but it was only a brief call and i forgot to ask. your gonna need to call him and find out whats going on mate 001-909-931-4612 if you dont get an answer leave a message and he should call you back
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 04, 2007, 01:45:29 pm
Calls to the U.S work out pretty cheap as long as you leave them 'til the evening, too.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 04, 2007, 01:57:13 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Don't spose you've heard anything?


bloody hell ,no patience you young uns.......(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 27, 2007, 09:51:12 am
Well the Duster is finally home. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/party.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 27, 2007, 10:06:59 am
get workin then boy .... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on December 27, 2007, 01:50:41 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Well the Duster is finally home


Piccys ?

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

She's gonna look Mean with that 3" rear drop.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on December 27, 2007, 01:57:54 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
She's gonna look Mean with that 3" rear drop.


She'll sound mean too if the ruddy engine ever arrives (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on December 27, 2007, 02:16:11 pm
Quoting: F Body
She'll sound mean too if the ruddy engine ever arrives

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on December 27, 2007, 02:25:52 pm
Quoting: art b
get workin then boy ....


tis the plan.

Need to raise about £250 to get the engine bay sorted after that ditch attacked me (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)

But there's wiring and stuff to do in the mean time.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on December 27, 2007, 02:27:05 pm
Quoting: Titsy
Quoting: art b
get workin then boy ....


tis the plan.

Need to raise about £250 to get the engine bay sorted after that ditch attacked me

But there's wiring and stuff to do in the mean time.


ok 1 free post to Titsy
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Post by: 55starchief on December 27, 2007, 02:27:54 pm
Quoting: Incursus

ok 1 free post to Titsy


What about the one in philo's stang thread (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif) or are you going soft
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on December 27, 2007, 03:31:30 pm
Quoting: Titsy
Quote

Quoting: art b
get workin then boy ....

tis the plan.

Need to raise about £250 to get the engine bay sorted after that ditch attacked me  

But there's wiring and stuff to do in the mean time.



chris has found some one to get crackin then(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)  :man sausage club:
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2008, 12:28:01 pm
That the puppy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-A-body-radiator-core-support-lower-yoke_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10076QQihZ010QQitemZ200188325734QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWQQtcZphoto#ebayphotohosting
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: 55starchief on January 03, 2008, 12:35:32 pm
Thats part of it, but i think you need the part thats welded to as well and the inner fenders
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 03, 2008, 12:44:35 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
Thats part of it, but i think you need the part thats welded to as well and the inner fenders


yeah.  I'll have a look at mine after work if its not too dark
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on January 03, 2008, 01:07:06 pm
That's a start. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Rob on January 26, 2008, 04:06:36 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mopar-Chrysler-318-5-2-V8-Engine-Block_W0QQitemZ250207802355QQihZ015QQcategoryZ122157QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mopar-Chrysler-318-5-2-V8-Engine-Block_W0QQitemZ250207802355QQihZ015QQcategoryZ122157QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on September 02, 2008, 07:42:27 am
I'm sad to say the Duster is being sold.

Open to MKBer's first ofc.

Looking for about £400.

I'll try and do a full write up by the weekend and take some pictures but basically she's a rolling chassis.  There is no Engine, Transmission or Exhaust!
Main points:

Needs some welding done primarily the front inner fenders and could probably do with some floor pans.

Front outer fenders are Fiberglass; there is some slight damage to them. Rear fenders are pretty rotten.
The whole car would need some body and paint work.

The interior has been stripped, though most, if not all of it, is stuffed back in the car.

The rear axle is 8 1/4" and has an LSD fitted with 3.91 ring gear by Hauser Racing.

Front and rear shocks have been replaced.  The rear springs have lowering block 3” if I remember correctly.

Font end is all polly bushed.

I have a new set of front calipers and pads but never fitted them.

The door handles have been removed and door poppers fitted,
Petrol filler has been moved to inside the boot.

That’s all I can think of at the moment, bear in mind she hasn’t moved anywhere for 2 years so I recommend viewing if anyone is interested.
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on September 02, 2008, 09:51:18 am
wot no new engine.....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on September 02, 2008, 12:15:04 pm
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on September 02, 2008, 12:17:42 pm
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: F Body on September 02, 2008, 04:49:35 pm
Quoting: FUBAR(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)



You can say that again !

I'd be wanting to get some compensation from not getting the engine you paid for (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
Even if it's just making the whole of the interweb thingy full of warnings for other buyers to beware (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on September 02, 2008, 08:31:47 pm
i was looking forward to aquiring that engine for my dodge....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on September 02, 2008, 10:32:08 pm
Quoting: F Body
I'd be wanting to get some compensation from not getting the engine you paid for  
Even if it's just making the whole of the interweb thingy full of warnings for other buyers to beware


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/plusone.gif) and then some..

the guy is clearly a con artist, a thief and a liar..
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on September 03, 2008, 09:17:22 am
Quoting: art b
i was looking forward to aquiring that engine for my dodge....


£3500 and its yours!!

all 360 ci of thin air (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: FUBAR on September 05, 2008, 12:27:26 pm
Quoting: Incursus
all 360 ci of thin air


1:1 Compression yeah? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: philoldsmobile on September 05, 2008, 05:42:38 pm
thin air and even thinner promises!

why are there so many dodgy people in the yank scene? between my stang, and your duster, i cant believe how totally incompetent the service we've 'recieved' has been.
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 16, 2008, 06:06:52 pm
up for sale

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110300548708
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on October 16, 2008, 06:50:32 pm
Just gotta get your money off of that theiving c*nt "engine builder", now. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Gator on October 16, 2008, 09:13:59 pm
wtf is the story with the engine, you paid for it and the guy has just kept the money (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on October 16, 2008, 10:04:10 pm
Quoting: Gator

wtf is the story with the engine, you paid for it and the guy has just kept the money


Basically yeah - chris paid the money (quite some time ago!) and has no engine or refund....
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on October 16, 2008, 11:40:04 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Just gotta get your money off of that theiving c*nt "engine builder", now.


That's somewhat slanderous there RK....






I don't think calling him an 'engine builder' is justified...  (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on October 17, 2008, 06:10:36 am
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/funny.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 17, 2008, 07:03:38 am
I dont suppose anyone here is a member of the MMA?  

Apparently they closed there forum so that only paying members can post (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Roadkill on October 17, 2008, 07:22:45 am
Quoting: Titsy
I don't think calling him an 'engine builder' is justified...


Note I put it in inverted commas. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Quoting: Incursus
I dont suppose anyone here is a member of the MMA?


Maybe Artb ?
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: sixpack2639 on October 19, 2008, 08:47:56 am
Where is this guy located?????(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Maybe someone a bit closer could get an answer to where the motor is.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)

Maybe he needs a little friendly persuasion....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devil.gif)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/flag.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Titsy on October 19, 2008, 09:00:32 am
Quoting: sixpack2639
Where is this guy located?????


CA
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: art b on October 19, 2008, 09:13:00 am
looks like someone on the mma is looking at ya duster chris....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
[afraid im not a member]

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23218
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on October 19, 2008, 09:26:08 am
Quoting: art b
looks like someone on the mma is looking at ya duster chris....
[afraid im not a member]


Yeah think its one of the guy asking me a few questions over ebay
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Gator on October 19, 2008, 09:43:52 am
good luck with the sale mate, must be heartbreaking (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2010, 11:19:42 am
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/incursuspics/72%20Duster/mopar360cmitchell002.jpg)

Shiny (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/can.gif)
Title: ***PROJECT DUSTER***
Post by: ianjpage on January 06, 2010, 11:32:03 am
ok random engine opic - is this "your" engine or ....
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Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2010, 11:34:16 am
Quoting: ianjpage
is this "your" engine


Apparently so....


Wonder where the headers and tranny are (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: Titsy on January 06, 2010, 12:12:04 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Wonder where the headers and tranny are

Have you asked to make sure they exist too?
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Post by: ianjpage on January 06, 2010, 12:39:10 pm
Quoting: Incursus


Apparently so....

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

So whens it getting delivered then .... 2110 lol !!
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Post by: Incursus on January 06, 2010, 12:47:39 pm
Quoting: ianjpage

So whens it getting delivered then .... 2110 lol


Its not this is the 1st steps of getting it on Ebay etc.
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Post by: ianjpage on January 06, 2010, 01:12:22 pm
ahhh i seee (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on January 07, 2010, 09:46:32 am
Indeed.  A letter from the Attorney General seems to have got him talking again (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Going on Ebay with a reserve of $3500 and hope for the best.
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Post by: Roadkill on January 07, 2010, 10:11:12 am
Did you ask about the headers and trans ?

Was the manifold and carb on it ? (I can't see the pic)
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Post by: Incursus on January 07, 2010, 11:50:28 am
Quoting: Roadkill
Did you ask about the headers and trans ?

Was the manifold and carb on it ? (I can't see the pic)


Yes and yes.  

had a dizzy, cables and rocker covers on there as well which I didn't order (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Post by: Roadkill on January 07, 2010, 11:59:06 am
Quoting: Incursus
had a dizzy, cables and rocker covers on there as well which I didn't order


I'd like to say "bonus" but after all this time I don't think that's so much of one . . .
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Post by: Incursus on January 17, 2010, 09:33:29 pm
360 Mopar Engine Anyone?

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Post by: Gator on January 18, 2010, 06:56:07 am
its a damn shame you wont be sat behind that Chris, i guess it should do well it looks well cool
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Post by: Incursus on January 18, 2010, 07:54:53 am
Quoting: Gator
its a damn shame you wont be sat behind that Chris, i guess it should do well it looks well cool


Yeah I know (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/can.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 09, 2010, 08:38:28 am
Engines been Advertised on Ebay for nearly a Month now for $3400 with very little interest.
And according to the Builder nothing is selling in the States. Had a look at complete listings and couldn't find much except this Ebay Link Which went for a little over $1k

Been offered $2300 for it...

I paid about $4500 for it.

Not sure what to do...
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Post by: Roadkill on February 09, 2010, 09:20:23 am
Quoting: Incursus
Been offered $2300 for it...


Maybe say $2500 ?

That's better than nothing. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Not good, but what are you gonna do ?
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Post by: art b on February 09, 2010, 11:29:14 am
at the end of the day the guy has had YOUR money in his bank for a couple of years,(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

 YOU.. should not be waiting on the result of an auction to get back your money......

a stronger letter should be sent to him.....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)


on the other hand...with the exchange rate varying ...$1000 was probably £500 two years ago.....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
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Post by: Titsy on February 09, 2010, 12:16:19 pm
Quoting: Incursus
Been offered $2300 for it


If you've been offered $2300 then wait till the classified ad expired and get him to start an auction with $2300 as a starting price... The worst that happens is the guy who was interested buys it at that price, the best is that a few people bid it up to something more like what it's worth... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: Incursus on February 09, 2010, 12:35:37 pm
Quoting: art b
at the end of the day the guy has had YOUR money in his bank for a couple of years,  

YOU.. should not be waiting on the result of an auction to get back your money......

a stronger letter should be sent to him....


Wouldn't help.  Took a letter from the Attorney General just to get this far...