RAO-3 unauthorized build thread

RAO-3 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 05:49 AM

Made a visit to my friends at ERA last Thursday, and my car has made it to the lift area! Here's a shot of Doug working his magic:

Things are moving along quite well; the engine is due to be installed this week.

I'll try to post more pics later, but here's a few shots:

This one is for Patrick:

There was another dual rollbar car there, but it was finished and gone before I got there.

Doug told me that they have adjusted the spacing somewhat on the 'stock' pedal layout from earlier cars.

Anyone seen a better 'butt' than that?

And for those on the fence about the brake fluid cans:

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Will try to get more up later.

Ray

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RAO-3

This one is for Patrick:

Ray, that is one fine looking car and engine. I will think of it as "RAO Speedwagon."

WarrenG · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:14 AM

Ray,
Did you decide to switch from the usual bribe of sandwiches to donuts or was that somebodyelse's idea?

Jim Holden · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:48 AM

Warren:

Sandwiches? What are you thinking? Come on, you know that little "finger sandwiches "don't do it" on Dewey Street. What do you think it is, a ladies' tea for God's sake?

Hot Italian sausage grinders with hot peppers, perhaps. Provolone and blood sausage, better... Stuffed hot pepper "shooters", even better...

Remember heart stopping cholesterol (you "left" coasters take note) is the only way to go for a sure fire bribe in New Britski.

Jim

RAO-3 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Holden

Warren:

Sandwiches? What are you thinking? Come on, you know that little "finger sandwiches "don't do it" on Dewey Street. What do you think it is, a ladies' tea for God's sake?

Hot Italian sausage grinders with hot peppers, perhaps. Provolone and blood sausage, better... Stuffed hot pepper "shooters", even better...

Remember heart stopping cholesterol (you "left" coasters take note) is the only way to go for a sure fire bribe in New Britski.

Jim

Jim, I did have a special "care package" for Peter...

Ray

RodKnock · #6 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RAO-3

Jim, I did have a special "care package" for Peter...

Ray

I keep thinking about that Saturday Night Live "Da Bears and Mike Ditka" skit with Chris Farley beating his chest with yet another heart attack after eating more sausages or brats or whatever.

WarrenG · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Holden

Warren:

Sandwiches? What are you thinking? Come on, you know that little "finger sandwiches "don't do it" on Dewey Street. What do you think it is, a ladies' tea for God's sake?

Hot Italian sausage grinders with hot peppers, perhaps. Provolone and blood sausage, better... Stuffed hot pepper "shooters", even better...

Remember heart stopping cholesterol (you "left" coasters take note) is the only way to go for a sure fire bribe in New Britski.

Jim

Sorry Jim, grinders are what I mean when I say sandwiches! Those others are just "snack food."
Ray, no sources other than your picture!

RAO-3 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WarrenG

Ray,
Did you decide to switch from the usual bribe of sandwiches to donuts or was that somebodyelse's idea?

Wow Warren you must have good sources!

I arrived there early and thought that the donuts would be more appropriate for the time I arrived.

-Ray

RAO-3 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

Ray, that is one fine looking car and engine. I will think of it as "RAO Speedwagon."

Thanks! I'm sure it will be all that and more!

Ray