yoeddynz Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hey the 12a turbo was $100 too UK bargain rotaries... you know all about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Those days are gone now. Wish I'd have snapped up some motors whilst in the UK. I just snaffled a mint lower front windscreen rust cut so that should make that job 1000 x easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 The shell is close to being done and signed off - I can't wait to start the piecing together to begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 You don't need to have hub-centric wheel location. It's hard to see how you could make centering rings to fit anyway, except maybe by cutting down the centre part of the axle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Oh cool - Thanks pal. Now onto the cut and re spline oh and 4 x 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Engine to be balanced again shortly then assemble time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 The 618's repair cert has been issued!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now onto the underseal and then I can piece it all back together. Oh happy day (oh happy dayyyyy) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm in need of a certifier in Auckland now. Left to right conversion Suspension Motor and box Seats Etc I'm keen on having the certifier look over my shell whilst it's bare so they can have a good idea what's been done etc. West Auckland - my mates said Clint is the person I need to chat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm picking up the shell next week and it will finally be in my shed for the first time ever - very EXCITE. Diff is all cut down and the flanges are tacked on. We will mock it up with rear adjusties, adjustable panhard and upper trailing arms and lower arms to ensure that the wheels actually fit. Once we are happy with this, the flanges on the diff can be welded up once and for all and I can go and get the axles cut and re-splined/re-drilled 4x110. I still need to move a few brackets in the dash as well as mount the RHD windscreen wiper motor and cut holes in the cowl for the arms. I have a goal to have this rolling within 4 weeks of me getting it back in the shed - then all the glass can go back in with new sound deadening etc. This HAS to be driving for Feb 2017 - wish me luck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Good luck man! Who are you using for the diff / axel work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Cheers A mate is doing it at home as he has a jog etc. Will get the axles cut at a shop I think adn the last quote I had was $200 a side for cut and re-spline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Sweet, I'm gonna need some axles cut / re-splined soonish I think too. WIll be watching to see your results 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLDRX2 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hey Mayson, you still got the lhd wiper motor ? Was just in the process of trying to reverse mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 I sure do mate. hoon me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Sweet, I'm gonna need some axles cut / re-splined soonish I think too. WIll be watching to see your results I have various quotes however my engine balancer put me onto a joker that does loads of home machine jobs and this type of thing is up his alley. I will let you know as the usual places tend to donkey punch you with the cost. My mate can do the hilux diff cut and re mount - PM me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 engine build is taking place on the 15/16 of October. Car is home Saturday morning for the first time ever. Hope to mount the gas tank and mock up the fuel pumps etc. Not entirely looking forward to putting in the mint side glass but hey, thems the breaks. My wheel studs arrived from USA today so that's another piece to the puzzle got. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 I finally have the car home for the first time ever. Mad dash to get the diff all cut n shut so I can get it rolling. The engine bay is getting a tidy up and will be painted in sunrise red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 absolutely love this build man, fucking well done! that paint is baked to perfection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Haha thanks mate. Glad there are folk out there than enjoy the pics etc. Luckily my mates are all pitching in to try and have this going for early next year. I really need it rolling asap and this should happen in a couple weeks, after I get the axles cut and re splined and brakes all plumbed up on the diff. Hope to order the exhaust bits shortly as this could be done after we plonk the engine in (getting built 3 weeks’ time). Looking for a well-priced person to do the front and rear screens too. More pics to come as we are getting into the engine bay after work today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalrx Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Alex...you are going to like this.... Update…. I sold my simmons, adjusties and hilux diff….. Now I have some extra dollars, I can hook into the upholstery etc,. Seats are getting retrimmed back to original I have all stock running gear to put in – s2 rx7 disc rear end with fxgt callipers, new bearings and LSD Custom radiator and oil cooler getting made 13 x 7 hotwires Full Adrenaline R exhaust ordered Custom Koni adjustables getting created This change in direction should (a) make the car easier to cert and ( have it looking very stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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