Project `55

[kev d]

Been a while since the last update but I've not forgotten about it..
Managed to get the front bulkhead all panelled out, worked out ok with 6 pieces in total.
The panels will be bonded & riveted together with 6mm rivnuts into the shell.
Not sure about the finish yet but either an anodised or brushed effect looking favorite

Defiantly ruled out making SCC even in primer now, did look possible briefly but almost 8 weeks at sea ate into the garage time a bit!

Looking for a bit of inspiration at garys picnic next week & a shopping trip to so-cal next month might speed things up
 

[Black Sheep]

Lookin good kev , see you at gary's , may have my own shopping list for you for so cal 

[kev d]

Cheers bud
You racing or spectating next weekend??

[Black Sheep]

Deffo Racing now , just got my sway-away axle's in the post , so I'm all set now 

[kev d]

Chassis & suspension bits came back from the powder coaters this morning
I'm a happy man

Also bought all the paint for the shell too, really wanting to get that done!

[Black Sheep]

Nice kev , bitburg's only around the corner   

[kev d]

It would have to be round a pretty big corner for me to have this done in time..

[ROCKET RON]

looking good, 

Nice to catch up last week

Regards Ron

ps found you your next project

http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/showthread.php?t=645153

[kev d]

Cheers matey!
Looks like I'm getting somewhere now

Weekend was good though! Next time I come down to watch I'll camp too & bring more firewater..

Spotted the ad yesterday, already had that conversation...

Cheers,
Kev

[Boom Boom]

Hey Kev car looking great dude was good to see you last weekend. Next time can you bring the other guys with you to (Russ and Wray) i'm missing them like a hole in the head.

[kev d]

Cheers matey!

I'm sure the boys miss you too...
Let me know when you boys are out again & I'll come down & make the tea

[Black Sheep]

Three week's time RWB @ shakey 

[kev d]

Might be able to make that..

[kaferboy]

Looks awesome Kev!

[Black Sheep]

Might be able to make that..

Awsome , prob gonna field Ron's , Harvey's , Martin's and maybe mine too want to go through a few thing's before then clutch linkage pedal's etc 

[herbieharv]

Might be able to make that..

Awsome , prob gonna field Ron's , Harvey's , Martin's and maybe mine too want to go through a few thing's before then clutch linkage pedal's etc 

glen you got some explaining sunday to caroline 

[Ivan]

Kev, good to see you again at Shakey for Gary's Picnic. Keep up the good work and don't forget - you'll never be able to beat us Sassenachs when it come to 'a few wee nips'!
Proven!

[kev d]

Kev, good to see you again at Shakey for Gary's Picnic. Keep up the good work and don't forget - you'll never be able to beat us Sassenachs when it come to 'a few wee nips'!
Proven!

Re-match??

Cheers,
Kev

[kev d]

Looks awesome Kev!

Cheers bud, see you in august

[kev d]

The re-fit has started!
Made a list of what's needed to get it rolling & its mostly front brakes I'm missing - Ben we need to talk
Got most of the beam built but need to find a manual that has all the details about assembling the link pins & shimming it as I've never done one before.
At the other end the gearbox & vertigate are fitted and adjusted, also got the seat in.
Rear torsion bars, bushes & hydraulic pedal assy were bought in the states, hopefully by the time they arrive all the other bits will be done & that'll be it rolling / steering.
The brm's are at the blasters now & are ready to collect thursday, plan is to get the tyres mounted on the way home with them too.
Oh yes, the wife (Jo) has got me a Jaz fuel cell for my birthday next week
Cheers

[Bugout65]

Hay Kev hop you had fun at the classic. Is you buddy Wray still made at you? Good idea about getting the fac book on those link pins . (inside joke)

[fahrvergnugen]

Good work, now the fun part starts.

Cheers, Paul.

[Wray]

Hay Kev hop you had fun at the classic. Is you buddy Wray still made at you? Good idea about getting the fac book on those link pins . (inside joke)

Hi Bryan

how's life in sunny northern California?

bye the way i'm over it in fact was never mad in the first place 

Anyway thought you had a nice 71 van lined up for me just waiting for the pictures

Cheers

Wray

[kev d]

Good work, now the fun part starts.

Cheers, Paul.

Very true
I like finally bolting things on to stay
Cheers,
Kev

[ROCKET RON]

Kev

you should slip that fastback body you go sat there  over the top of the chassis, looks like that's already extensively lightened 



ps What brakes are you using 

[kev d]

Type 3 race car for the future maybe...

Brakes are late T3 rears with early drums & stock 40mm 5 stud drums up front, I'll use a proportioning valve too.
Thats what I'll start with anyway, see how it works out!
Cheers,
Kev

[kev d]

Arrived home yesterday to find some shiney new bits waiting for me
The stuff I bought in the states arrived (along with my newest project... ) along with some other bits n bobs
The drums should be back from the engineering shop tomorow & if I ever get sent the correct rear hub seals it'll be sitting on 4 wheels for the first time - thats something I'm looking forward to!
Tyres are fitted & I'm pretty happy with the rims, got the look I was hoping for

Still plenty to do but at least it looks closer to the finish..