The pace of any modification seems to be stilted, you have a rough idea of what you want to achieve, then you have the reality of what can be achieved so you adjust your thinking and budget accordingly. Put said plans into action, rushing here, sourcing there and then wait. Small bursts of activity followed by, well nothing much, just hanging around really.
It’s usually in the periods of ‘hanging around’ I like to think I’m at my most dangerous to the budget, as the original plans change in the early phase or at least the larger items are sourced, my attention starts to turn to all manner of smaller items and it is normally here where the budget slips on such odds and ends like pipework or even screws.
One source of amusement for me to play with has been the clean up and finish on the RB26 covers. As posted previously the front pulley cover needs to be modified for the Variable Valve Timing which sticks out the front of the RB25 engine.
I also wanted to go with a classic feel for the engine itself and being of advancing years I recall from my youth that anything ‘cool’ would feature a red top engine. Just say no to flip paint, to manga girls in states of undress and Japanese flags. Oddly enough you would think it easy to get a rough finish crackle powder coat although there are not a lot of places who actually do it. Eventually I found Maldon Shot Blasting who do a lot of restoration work on classic cars. It’s pretty important to remember that not all powder coaters are equal at this point, what works for your garden furniture does not always hold true for your pride and joy. Otherwise this is known as ‘getting what you pay for’ (crap is crap).
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