philip1 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to insult you. I think its great that you have come so far with a car from a field that most people would never touch. no offense taken. I am as surprised as you are. I laughed out loud when I jacked it up and three wheels came off the ground instead of the car breaking in half. When I have the budget I'll remove all the dents and give it a nice paint job. Shoot this car could become a daily driver you never know... Edited June 17, 2009 by philip1 Quote Link to comment
drummingpariah Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I think it looks great, and would love to see some video of it running. An incar on the track would be absolutely awesome (but I think even just mounting up a webcam would break the budget). You got a great deal, and I'm loving the custom duckbill. Good find, I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 small update: Installed the battery box and 2 gauge cables but not hooked up installed new shocks in rear (the old ones were SHOOOOOOOOT) installed muffler delete (still really quiet 85db at 20 ft and 2500 rev) installed Tachometer (A pillar mounted {yep rice} not wired yet) still waiting on: Weber carb hook up power cables rewire alternator (some tool snipped the wires at the plugs) Front brake soft lines Mounting seat Quote Link to comment
Zombro Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 That thing is pretty sweet, especially on meshies. Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 there will be at least a week advance warning on the Autocross today: re routed the power cables under the car and terminated the ends Power cables = DONE Alternator 1/2 rewired core plug replaced ( the darned thing was just plain gone) Manifolds are currently off for cleaning and access to the electrical underneath (planning to install a SS block plate to the heat riser) next update I hope to have the alternator rewired and the manifolds back on. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 i like it now drop a 4ag in it and call it a day Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I did some engine bay cleanup... mostly I got rid of the rats nests of wire the previous owner left me. I did clean the intake up a touch and polish the valve cover. Before after Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Woohoo! That's a 180! Nice job! Good to see allll the vacuum lines gone for a change... Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I still need to deal with the thermostat housing and the brake master/booster Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 This car would of been a great candidate for LeMons. http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/ But it looks soooooo clean that I would just make it a daily. Nice find man and really nice car! I sooooo want to start a Ratsun Lemons team. That would be sweeeeet!!!! Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Quick update without photos: new brake hoses on front brakes new "muffler" on the exhaust new gasket on intake mani Polished the thermostat housing (the ugly bit in the last photo) Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 list of things left to do: wire alternator control install carburetor build harness bar install seat bleed brakes make aluminum swaybar mounts or buy poly bushes Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 wire alternator control = done install carburetor build harness bar install seat bleed brakes =done I took some photos too so we can compare before and after engine bay before and after exhaust before and after Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Man, I don't know why but I'm pumped about this car:D:D... I wanna come see it sometime and ride in it!!! Do you need a gas cap? Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I suppose I could put the victim er passenger seat back in. I will be autocrossing this car in the CCR region of the SCCA. Feel free to come and watch at any of the events. Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 this is getting exciting NEW ARRIVAL Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 lol, never seen anyone rebuild a weber with 3 knives, a pair of kitchen scissors and super glue? lol:lol: Quote Link to comment
Beau M Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 lol, never seen anyone rebuild a weber with 3 knives, a pair of kitchen scissors and super glue? lol:lol: Thats GANGSTA. Quote Link to comment
philip1 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 latest update IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!! I drove the rolla today in anger too (it's not a rocket I can tell you that) and even without any real muffler at 20 feet the exhaust is just 87db Quote Link to comment
drummingpariah Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Keep the updates flowing man, I love seeing where this budget beast goes! In-car video would be pretty sweet too. Quote Link to comment
FujiyamaMama Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I like it!!! :D Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Love it! What a find. And these cars never had much of a following like the 510s, just used up and thrown away. I'd love to find one. Great work. Quote Link to comment
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