Topic: Project BIG Blue. (Read 3849 times)

turtle · « **on:** December 07, 2005, 21:12:22 »

I finally got BB into the workshop today and work has started already.

The front outer wings have been removed along with the front headlights and grill. This has been done to inspect the rot that lies within the inner wings, N/S has a couple of holes that can be plated quite well, but the O/S needs a new inner wing as this is to far gone. And I'm happy with the bulk-head.

Next part is to remove both front and rear diffs and replace, work has already started with rear halfshalf and prop being removed. I hope by the weekend to have both diffs replaced.

A couple of photos are located here of the work so far.

Damonski · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:23:02 »

What is the final plan for BB ?

Paul · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:25:16 »

Watching with interest Phil. 8)

turtle · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:29:15 »

Quote from: "Damo"

What is the final plan for BB ?

Have lots of plans, a bit shorter, and a different front end, but that all I'm saying at the moment. You'll just have to wait until each stage is complete. Fingers crossed it will be at the next www.

turtle · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:29:41 »

Quote from: "Paul"

Watching with interest Phil. 8)

Cheers Paul loads to do :? but looking forward to it.

Bobtail · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:51:14 »

Quote from: "turtle"

Have lots of plans, a bit shorter, and a different front end, but that all I'm saying at the moment. You'll just have to wait until each stage is complete. Fingers crossed it will be at the next www.

I think i may have an idea :(thinkhard): :(bigshock): :(biggrin):

turtle · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2005, 21:52:27 »

Quote from: "Bobtail"

I think i may have an idea :(thinkhard): :(bigshock): :(biggrin):

:? quite you

old joe · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2005, 22:36:53 »

argh we did get into the workshop and what fun it was

i can't wait to see the finished project and i'm saying nothing because i don't know

dazza

colintandy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2005, 23:23:34 »

:(bigcry): :(bigcry): i want a nice dry warm workshop :(bigcry): :(bigcry): :(bigcry):

Mace · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2005, 11:03:19 »

Call me weird but I quite like the look of a few of those Yankie Disco Bobtails

Are we keeping the V8 then Phil ?
Are we putting on humungously large wheels and tyres too?

Jake · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2005, 19:55:57 »

Definetly watching this thread with interest.

chuggaman · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2005, 20:15:23 »

rise from the ashes like a phoenix on steroids???

mike

turtle · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2005, 21:11:19 »

Quote from: "Jake"

Definetly watching this thread with interest.

Thought you may like it, I'll do my best to keep it up to date

Quote from: "Mace"

Are we keeping the V8 then Phil ?

Oh yes.

Quote from: "Mace"

Are we putting on humungously large wheels and tyres too?

Might do... that'll be telling

Rear diff now out and been replaced, pic of the old diff are here can you see whats missing?

Mace · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2005, 09:56:47 »

Quote from: "turtle"

Rear diff now out and been replaced, pic of the old diff are here can you see whats missing?

Has it got anything to do with *Space Cadets* ?

Jake · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2005, 10:11:35 »

So where did the missing bits go?
They did'nt fly south like the front one.
:?

turtle · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2005, 21:50:08 »

Quote from: "Jake"

So where did the missing bits go?

Haven't a clue where there gone, I can't find them anywhere, had a good dig about in the axle casing but no trace :? the mind boggles

Jake · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2005, 23:23:39 »

*sounds of the Twilight Zone theme*
Odd!!
:shock:

suggs · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2005, 12:14:46 »

is that your Disco Jake??

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #18 on:** December 11, 2005, 12:45:56 »

Excessive wear in that diff.

Jake · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2005, 13:36:00 »

Quote from: "suggs"

is that your Disco Jake??

It was.
I made the decision to get rid of one of the cars and save some money.
Kate then rushed out and bought a series 3 for herself.
I'm driving Challenger now.
Have a look here to see the development.
:D

suggs · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2005, 13:47:30 »

looks nice mate...

turtle · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2005, 17:32:52 »

Finally got things sorted and took BB for a spin around the yard :)

Then got it stuck

Must buy some MT's for it

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2005, 18:57:33 »

Quote from: "turtle"

Finally got things sorted and took BB for a spin around the yard :)

Then got it stuck

Must buy some MT's for it

so wheres the pictures??

if you come up here for a play will you bring the 90 or BB?

turtle · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2005, 23:00:10 »

Quote from: "RedlineMike"

so wheres the pictures??

don't be silly mikee, I don't take pictures :?

Quote from: "RedlineMike"

if you come up here for a play will you bring the 90 or BB?

Not sure yet will have to see where we get with BB.

turtle · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2005, 23:25:06 »

The project ends here :?

Please see here

beast5680 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:19:26 »

why have you decided to break it then?

Jake · « **Reply #26 on:** December 16, 2005, 20:39:02 »

Oh no!!
:shock:

turtle · « **Reply #27 on:** December 16, 2005, 22:33:50 »

Quote from: "beast5680"

why have you decided to break it then?

Lots and lots of reasons, to many to discuss here. But it wasn't and easy discussion to make.

TUFFTEE · « **Reply #28 on:** December 16, 2005, 23:32:51 »

ARGGGHHH No More B Blue?

:shock:

denviks · « **Reply #29 on:** December 16, 2005, 23:41:26 »

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