That other guy named Ed and DVs CRII build

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Terry,
If you want I can make a full scale drawing of the dash, but I will need the car to make it fit without modification at a later time. I could send you the "standard" dash back, but it would still have to be modified to fit properly.
DV

DV,

I'll wait till I bring the body over to you and we can hash out the dash layout then. Once we agree on the layout, I'll make a template off it and see about getting an aluminum face plate made and finished.

Ed

[capteddie]

DV,

What should I do about a wiper motor and all the stuff that goes with it?

I'm ordering the following fan and will have it dropped shipped to you.

SPAL USA Webstore - High Performance Fans

I also ordered the heater box from Vintage Air.

Cheers,

Ed

[Double Venom]

Ed,
Weve taken care of everything via e-mail or phone. Thought I would bring you up to date on the frame, etc.,
Firewall is finshed off, totally sanded past the wet sand-next in about 15 minutes will be paint. Door brackets have been cut out of the cowl, ground down and ready to install when the body and doors arrive. Radiator hoop is in. Cowl bar is bolted and welded in with three "Dedicated" 1/4x20 ground lugs welded in place. Inner caps on the front towers have been cut out in anticipation of Terrys QA-1's and his super front suspension arriving. I will paint all the brackets, pedal box, hinges etc, today and install tomnorrow.
Moving right along.....Lots of pictures taken!
DV

[capteddie]

Thanks for the update DV!!!

You should have some stuff showing up on your door step this week

1) Steering column and push button starter from Flaming River
2) Wiper motor/kit from Finish Line
3) remote oil filter kit from Finish Line
4) Heater box from Vintage Air.
5) Tie rod ends and 5 point harnesses from Summit

The radiator was ordered from Evans yesterday, but they are quoting around 10 days for delivery. The seats showed up at my house yesterday and will make the trip over with me, when I bring the body. The Spal fan and relay kit was ordered from Speedway, but the relay is back ordered till the 1st. week in June.

I talked to Terry yesterday and he said the front suspension and all the lights are headed your way. I'll try and stay on his tail until you tell me they showed up. Talked to the guy making the new lower rear arms and he's a little behind schedule, but said he'd try and rush them through.

That's about it for now. I'll be picking the body up from my body guy on Friday June 6th and will be at your place with it mid morning on June 7th.

Let me know if I need to get you anything else.

This is getting exciting!!!

Cheers,
Ed

[Double Venom]

Ed,
Everything is OK- But one important question? Mechanical fuel pump or electric? If it's electric I'll need it and weld a plate to the rear frame member. Makes for a very neat set up.
Might need some more fittings but I can get them here if electrical.
DV

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Ed,
Everything is OK- But one important question? Mechanical fuel pump or electric? If it's electric I'll need it and weld a plate to the rear frame member. Makes for a very neat set up.
Might need some more fittings but I can get them here if electrical.
DV

I'm setup for a mechanical pump. Should work OK. If you need more of the black AN fittings to run the fuel line, let me know and I'll get the from Summit. I know we are going to need some of those for the trans cooler and the remote oil lines.

Ed

[Double Venom]

OK, Cpt., your firewall is painted and cleared- But I really thought you wanted blue ?????????












Oh, that's right it is blue!

DV

[capteddie]

SWEET!!!!

Stop knocking my choice of shades of blue

The car is going to look awesome next to the truck in matching colors.

Thanks DV!!!

[CobraEd]

So Ed, . . Are you build ing Cobras again? Only Classic Roadsters??? Where are you getting them if Don Scott is no longer manufacturing them????

Seems like you are in the grove again and having fun!!! That is a good thing!!!!!!


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[Double Venom]

Ed, here's one that should tickle your heart... Sorry it's so fuzzy, didn't have a tri-pod! By the way thay Pearl Blue is georgeous!

DV
CobraEd,Yes Sir, finally released from the attorney's- Guy that bought the business; his law suit failed so yes I am building and painting again- finally!
Don is done obviously done but the company is trying very hard to move on and improve!
DV

[capteddie]

DV,

Fuzzy or not, that is awesome. I can't begin to tell you how I'm feeling. After going through the whole CRII legal/shutting down issue, seeing this thing finally taking shape is nothing short of pure joy and I haven't even driven the thing.

Ed

[capteddie]

And to help this day keep rolling along...

When I got home. The American Racing wheels I ordered from Bob at Vintage Wheels were waiting at the front door. Bob had to special order these from AR due to the backspacing and it took around 3 months for AR to get them shipped to Bob. Once Bob got his hands on them he had the front centers and the entire back of the wheels powder coated black.

And man do the look good!!! Many thanks to Bob for going the extra mile and having them coated instead of just painted. If I put some black lug nuts on these, you would have a hard time telling they where not real spinners.

See below...

[Jerry Clayton]

Before you mount them, check the run out

As good as AR is there custom shop has turned out some pretty sorry wheels---you may need to true them up

Jerry

[capteddie]

DV,

Anything show up from Terry over at GLR yet? I don't want to hassle him, if I don't have to.

Cheers,
Ed

[Double Venom]

Ed,
Everything showed up last night- really great!
Ed

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Double Venom

Ed,
Everything showed up last night- really great!
Ed

Glad to hear. Let me know if you need anything else that we haven't already discussed.

"the other ed"

[snakeracer]

DV,
Do you have any more info on the status of Classic Roadsters, you said they are moving on and improving but I still get no answer when I call there. Is there a new phone number? Or any other way to contact the new owners? Thanks!!

[Double Venom]

Snakeracer,
Sorry your first post had to be about this.
First there is "no" new owner, second nothing has changed at Don's business. He still has been forced to cut all communications and shipping of all parts.
However: I wish this news was better but it is all there is, hopefully there will be a new owner who is trying to put together a massive financing package to get this company back on its feet. Right now "we" are all waiting and hoping for a positive! If I can possibly help you, maybe finding you a source for your parts, how to install, build, etc., please let me know. You are in good company!
DV

[capteddie]

DV,

What are we going to do for a roll bar? Can you get your guy to do a custom 4 point? Or would it be easier just to go with a standard drivers side bar? And if so, where could I get one from?

Let me know if there is anything else I can get you before the body comes over on the 7th of June.

I'm going to call my street rod guy on Tuesday to get an update on the rear lower arms.

Cheers,

Ed

[tcrist]

capteddie,
Wetdog is borrowing my drivers side roll bar and going to have one fabricated. If you want one let Wetdog or myself know. Maybe you both can get a cost reduction from the tubing shop. Wetdog probably will not know the exact cost until he gets my rollbar to the tubing shop for them to look at.

What are you doing for rear lower arms. Are you making adjustable ones?

Terry