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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: turtle on December 07, 2005, 21:12:22

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: 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  (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/bigblue) of the work so far.

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Damonski on December 07, 2005, 21:23:02

What is the final plan for BB ?

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Paul on December 07, 2005, 21:25:16

Watching with interest Phil. 8)

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle 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.

 :wink:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle 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.

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Bobtail 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.

 :wink:

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle on December 07, 2005, 21:52:27

Quote from: "Bobtail"

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

 :? quite you  :wink:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: old joe 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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: colintandy on December 07, 2005, 23:23:34

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Mace on December 08, 2005, 11:03:19

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

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Jake on December 09, 2005, 19:55:57

Definetly watching this thread with interest.
 :wink:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: chuggaman on December 09, 2005, 20:15:23

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


mike

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle on December 09, 2005, 21:11:19

Quote from: "Jake"

Definetly watching this thread with interest.
 :wink:

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  :wink:



Rear diff now out and been replaced, pic of the old diff are here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/bigblue/0/7152b628e4617c3f292e501dd5a600e1.jpg/) can you see whats missing?

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Mace on December 10, 2005, 09:56:47

Quote from: "turtle"

Rear diff now out and been replaced, pic of the old diff are here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/turtle/gallery/bigblue/0/7152b628e4617c3f292e501dd5a600e1.jpg/) can you see whats missing?

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Jake on December 10, 2005, 10:11:35

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle 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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Jake on December 10, 2005, 23:23:39

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: suggs on December 11, 2005, 12:14:46

is that your Disco Jake??

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 11, 2005, 12:45:56

Excessive wear in that diff.

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Jake 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 (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Jake/gallery/jake7) to see the development.
 :D

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: suggs on December 11, 2005, 13:47:30

looks nice mate...

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle on December 11, 2005, 17:32:52

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

Then got it stuck  :cry:  


Must buy some MT's for it  :wink:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Xtremeteam 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  :cry:  


Must buy some MT's for it  :wink:

so wheres the pictures??  :wink:

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

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle on December 11, 2005, 23:00:10

Quote from: "RedlineMike"

so wheres the pictures??  :wink:

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

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.

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle on December 15, 2005, 23:25:06

The project ends here  :?


Please see  here  (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?p=160158#160158)

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: beast5680 on December 16, 2005, 12:19:26

why have you decided to break it then?

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Jake on December 16, 2005, 20:39:02

Oh no!!
 :shock:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: turtle 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.

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: TUFFTEE on December 16, 2005, 23:32:51

ARGGGHHH No More B Blue? :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :shock:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: denviks on December 16, 2005, 23:41:26

:cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: suggs on December 17, 2005, 11:51:42

thats a bummer :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Littledan on December 17, 2005, 21:03:56

Quote from: "TUFFTEE"

ARGGGHHH No More B Blue? :cry:  :cry:  :cry:  :shock:

L. blue still lives on :D

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Bobtail on December 22, 2005, 22:50:23

Quote from: "Little_Blue"

L. blue still lives on :D

BUT NOT FOR LONG

 :(bigwicked):

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: dazzawhipple on December 23, 2005, 07:45:29

From what I here Big Blue still lives ................escaping through garage doors :lol:

Title: Project BIG Blue.
Post by: Littledan on December 23, 2005, 11:12:04

Quote from: "Bobtail"

Quote from: "Little_Blue"

L. blue still lives on :D

BUT NOT FOR LONG

 :(bigwicked):

dont u touch her jim  :shock:  :cry:  :D