Project D - 1 DEC 2007

lil update

Engineering done... they forgot to order Toby's bearings, so now I have to wait 😕

I still have to clean some parts again, darn forgot about it... will need to do it tonight 🙄

good luck with the build, i know these things take forever, but apparently are worth waiting for.....looks like it should be a strong motor, hope you dont have any shit again

Thanks... 😀

Hey hey engine build is on it's way.

Was at Calibrator's shop yesterday fixed an issue around my ABS mounting while he built the engine and scared little kids (not joking).

Bare block ready for some forgies

Pistons in

Toby will love this clean block

Mein new turbine 😈

YAY! Glad to see progress. That block is nice and clean, your pistons are so shiny, would've been nice if you could put a glass head rather than aluminum (remember the Aluminium-Glass they invented in Star Trek?)

Toby wrote:

YAY! Glad to see progress. That block is nice and clean, your pistons are so shiny, would've been nice if you could put a glass head rather than aluminum (remember the Aluminium-Glass they invented in Star Trek?)

Deep down I knew you were a Trekkie 😀

If I can call this post anything, I would name it "Bad Karma"

I got my car back from Calibrator on Saturday. Upon arriving home I wanted to pop on the bonnet, once again it didn't fit, freaking ABS. Time was on the short end, so I left work for Sunday - BAD IDEA

Sunday came and gone, I had one of the worst hang-overs since my 21st funny being I wasn't event that smashed, guess one's body can only take so much Hunters Gold and Tequila. By 15:00 I recovered and started grinding and welding (On a Sunday, my neighbors love me). I took 4 tries to get the ABS sitting right... I still think its touching the bonnet, but only by a pupic hair thickness. This after my grinder ate its power cord and my finger tip.

Tried fitting my Nardi steering wheel, it don't fit onto a momo Hub, yeah another issue 🙄

Car still no bonnet / bumper

Car still not assembled will finish tonight, removing the buildup of dust INSIDE the car took nearly 2 hours.

Engine Bay

To be honest, I'm not so excited to have the car back as I'm supposed to be, not sure if its the build up of sh!t I've been having the last few weeks or just expecting Karma to punish me again.

I'd like to close of the Project-D chapter now, but there is still a few things that needs to happen, many won't be this year.

Congrats man, at least the major work is done.

Thats true...

Trying to sort out my insurance now, they don't wont to comprehensively insure the vehicle since it older than 15 Years... Can you believe it.

I have full comprehensive with dial direct, R615.00 pm 😮 .

jeez... ok, that is hectic

Was wondering what happened to you on the weekend 🙂 At least the car is back in your hands, so take it easy with the rest of the stuff! Steering wheel can wait... 😀

Sunday came and gone, I had one of the worst hang-overs since my 21st funny being I wasn't event that smashed, guess one's body can only take so much Hunters Gold and Tequila.

There it is, out of his own mouth. I had to drive to his place to confirm he is not stucked under the sx and can get out there to answer his cell phone.
Stupid tequillas 😂

Gary57 wrote:

I have full comprehensive with dial direct, R615.00 pm 😮 .

:200sx_offtopic: but i get fully comprehensive with no excess for 250 pm!!!

aaaaannnnyyyywwwaaaaayyyyy its good that the grey beast is back with you.

i was worried that you may lose interest, but it all looks good now!!!

will it be there on thursday?

veecee wrote:

Gary57 wrote:

I have full comprehensive with dial direct, R615.00 pm 😮 .

:200sx_offtopic: but i get fully comprehensive with no excess for 250 pm!!!

Not bad... but then again you like 60 or something

veecee wrote:

will it be there on thursday?

Hopefully... It is my goal this week

awesome!!! cant wait to see and hear it!

105KM on the clock so far so good! I'm at work with the car this morning... 😀

Awesome, dude! Keep running it in, and make sure you got fuel for Thursday morning 😀

Good stuff, only 900Km to go.

Gary57 wrote:

Good stuff, only 900Km to go.

if it was me i would make sure that i go have a burger in bloemfontein tonight, and then drive back.

BAM - run in almost finished yo!!!!!