More photos in the inbox

Not sure what to make of these as several photos showed up in my inbox.  I think a little bird is trying to hint at something.

Looks like it could be lots of donor parts all in one convenient and still rolling(?) package.
Bigger engine - ☑︎Check
And plus all of these...

D  Repairs

Difficulty	Status	Comments
Differential	☑︎Check	Need replacement - New diff
Front Control Arm and Bolt
Transmission	☑︎Check	Pull and rebuild
Oil Cooler		Need oil cooler
Mirror	☑︎Check	Need mirror and install
Chassis	☑︎Check	Pull and pound out - pre bondo-ed

In case we were confused about what it started life as we have this photo, that and I think you can see the photographer in the chrome somewhere.  I think on Jalopnik they would post a "what kind of car is in there" thread to test everyone skills at identifying cars and solving crimes.

And some additional info.

Post Arse Freeze Review

A review of 2016 was a ruff year on the cars.  Today we went through the cars to see where they are  at and it is not pretty.  To start with we did our normal post race engine compression test for both cars.  Here of the results:

Z
	Prior to Arse-Freeze	1-170, 2-170, 3-170, 4-170, 5-170, 6-160
	Current	1-170, 2-170, 3-170, 4-170, 5-170, 6-160
D
	Prior to Arse-Freeze	1-170, 2-175, 3-170, 4-175
	Current	1-175, 2-180, 3-180, 4-180

So, looking at these numbers, it appears the engines are doing well.  However, the cars sustained a fair amount of damage.  Here is the list for the car (this before general checks):

Z  Repairs

Difficulty	Status	Comments
Rear castor link Heim Joint		Need link
Radiator		Need radiator
Front Brake Caliper Rebuild		Need rebuild kit
Rear left wheel bearing		Install
Front left wheel bearing		Install
Left king pin		Install
Mirror		Need mirror and install
Right door jam		Pull and pound out

D  Repairs

Difficulty	Status	Comments
Differential		Need replacement
Front Control Arm and Bolt
Transmission		Pull and rebuild
Oil Cooler		Need oil cooler
Mirror		Need mirror and install
Chassis		Pull and pound out

We have a bit of work to do!

With a little more power comes a little more responsibility

1.8 conversion motor

1.8 differential upgrade

The aftermath of the Incident - The anatomy of a 2 h pit stop

Not the optimal way to get back to the pits

You can see sad face right through the helmet

Q: What is so funny frame center?

A: “ I’m sure glad I don’t have to explain this one to Muddy.”

It’s only a flesh wound.

 

By the force of Thor and the wrath of Muddy the D shall be straight again! 

Good as new.

Let’s put the new guy in and see what happens.