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Even though it is almost 9 years later the car is 95% complete. It sat for 2 1/2 years before I could muster the motivation without my Dad but I am glad I did. I posted on the electrical forum because I still have some things not working (speedo, fuel gauge, temp gauge, back up lights, wipers...
Well my last post about this project was last year in Feb. During that time made some progress on my Dad's RR and it is almost ready to spray. The unfortunate thing I am dealing with is I lost my hero, mentor, coach, and my best friend. My dad passed this past March and did not even get to drive...
Well it's been a long haul as all of you who restore these cars know! I am just making my Dad's into a nice driver and seems like I cannot stop finding things I cannot let go. Since my last post the car has been in a good friend's garage getting prepped for paint. Since the budget is extremely...
Well this is the last time you will see the RR in this state! Feel like I have been saying this for months but I dropped the bird off at Paint and seats to upholstery shops yesterday!! Now long wait and much anticipation to get the car back to Dad.
Hawk car looks awesome! Wish I could say I could make it to Carlisle but time hasn't permitted. Good luck and can't wait to see the bird with new wheels.
Dash is finally 95% complete! Just have to decide what to do with the radio? I want to send off original to have upgraded but Dad wants a new one so guess he wins. Here are some of the latest pics.
Here is the latest progress, the bird is running awesome just need to put a new exhaust to eliminate exhaust leaks. I put a new set of wheels and tires, new bearings, seals and universal in rear end. Still has a very minor whine I really want to get rid of, open to suggestions, and yes I did put...
Back on track
Finally it's Alive again! 10 minutes into break-in:2000 rpm, coolant at 178, and oil pressure @65psi. Everything looking good feels good to get the driver back on track. Thanks for everyone's help through the process, still have long way to go but at least it is somewhat drivable...