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[minisi35]

As for the hrcr cup next year.....doubtful to be honest. I'd like to think the car will be built by summer ready for fettling but as my life has changed since becoming a father the car's play second (if not third) fiddle.

 

I know that feeling!!

[rally1380]

Back early from a rather brief trip up to Cumbria for a go at The Devils own rally. Lasted all of 2 tests, then the Dolly sprint I was in decided to develop a misfire and shod three blades from its electric radiator fan....'Oh bother' and 'what a rotten luck' where exactly the expressions I used....not!!!

Three P's here folks.....

Piss
Poor
Preparation

Gutted as it has probably cost me my motor clubs navigator championship....but so be it, as it has gone to a friend of mine.

Only three days until shell splash down and I can crack on with fabrication and building and forget about all this silly map reading nonsense.

[GraemeC]

Bad luck, wondered why I hadn't seen you at test 4!
If it's any consolation, some never made it past test 1!!

[rally1380]

Bad luck, wondered why I hadn't seen you at test 4!
If it's any consolation, some never made it past test 1!!

Yeh we did wonder why the Renault 5 was being loaded back onto it's trailer as we queued up for test 1....drive shaft apparently.

Gutted not to have done the whole event as I was really looking forward to the night sections.

Next year I will hopefully be driving.

[GraemeC]

Next year I will hopefully be trying to beat you then!

[rally1380]

Next year I will hopefully be trying to beat you then!

Key word there is 'trying'

[GraemeC]

Ooh - fighting talk!

[rally1380]

Ooh - fighting talk!

Ha ha.....I love a bit of pre event banter....just doing this one 12 months in advance.

I should keep quiet really as I've not actually got a car yet.....although today is shell day.

[GraemeC]

Northumberland Borders for me in 2 weeks, must check the car over!

[rally1380]

Bit of a landmark day on Tuesday folks............this happened............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've got to be honest, even when I was in the van heading up to Padiham I was still doubting whether or not I was doing the right thing.  But seeing the shell in the flesh and having the metal (not rust) to look at, I was blown away by it.  Yes it has a few extra MK4 strengthening bits here and there that are not period, but nothing a spot weld drill won't sort out.

 

The finishing of the shell leaves a lot to be desired and there are some sketchy, sharp, hand ripper bits that I need to keep my eye out for, but to have a shell with no rot is awesome and a super solid base for a full on special rally car.....you know the sort.....the MK2 Escort type that make you drool.

 

Planning is the next step, and seeing as my other shell is still at home currently I can systematically compare the two like for like and note down which bits can be dumped and which holes need welding up in firewalls etc.  In the planning stage I really need to get everything down on paper and plan the build.....not so I don't forget anything, more due to being shy on spare time since becoming a father.  That way, I can make sure stuff is done to some sort of timeframe and you won't be reading this thread in a couple of years time wondering what happened!!!

[keefr22]

Oooh, jealous...!!

Looks like every cloud does have a silver lining. Or at least a grey primered one...!!

Good luck with the build Dave!

Keith

[AustinLeonardAutomotive]

Congrats on getting the new shell! Can't wait to see the rebuild :)

-Austin

[minisi35]

Looks fantastic mate, very jealous

[rally1380]

Looks fantastic mate, very jealous

 

Cheers mate......you won't be jealous of the bill!!!!

 

Plus, how straight are the floors not going to be after it's first road event....let alone stage rally.  I'm going to end up turning into a bloody show queen trailering the car everywhere and polishing tyres!!!!

 

 

Naaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!  

[rally1380]

Congrats on getting the new shell! Can't wait to see the rebuild :)

-Austin

 

Thank you, the rebuild will be interesting (hopefully).  Watch this space!!!