Dave Robsons Challenger R/T

starsk's · Post by **starsk's** » Tue Apr 22, 08 9:53 pm

but it's really good what you done though

starsk's

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Apr 23, 08 2:12 am

Dave wrote:I did something REALLY stupid today.

I cut a bit of carbon with the Dremel WITHOUT a breathing mask on.

I have a hell of a cough and sore throat now.

Stupid stupid stupid.

Come to work with me Dave , let me know if asbestos tastes the same.

PS , not lookin for any health N safety comments either you guys.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Wed Apr 23, 08 10:16 am

Dave, that looks great! Can't wait to see the carbon hood!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Apr 23, 08 10:24 am

Brutus wrote: Come to work with me Dave , let me know if asbestos tastes the same.

Been there - inhaled that as a youngster making a bit of dosh on the side in minor demolition.
It was just the white stuff though.

This carbon is a bugger. It is so fine you are not really aware of it. I was working outside too. So well ventilated.
But I have been up all night with a VERY raw and sore throat. Still bloody sore as I write. Couldn't sleep for it. Agony.

I didn't realise it was such nasty stuff.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Apr 23, 08 10:41 am

Dave wrote:
Brutus wrote: Come to work with me Dave , let me know if asbestos tastes the same.

It was just the white stuff though.

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Just a tip mate, Crosydolite, Crysotile and Ammosite are ALL as bad as each other. Don't let ANYONE palm you off with that 'brown is worse than blue and blue is worse than white' rubbish. Thats akin to an old wives tale. The fibres from each are more than capable of creating scar tissue in the lungs.

I am one of the worlds worst for using PPE at home. I borrowed a bench grinder with wire wheel from latil to clean nuts n bolts. He told me I HAD to wear goggles. Three minutes into using it I had fired three nuts and a bolt out of it, narrowly missing my head each time

Be careful mate.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Apr 23, 08 11:01 am

Clivey, a nut might give you a black eye. A piece of the wire wheel WILL blind you.............

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Apr 23, 08 11:03 am

How's that job going Clivey? No rush for the grinder yet.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Apr 23, 08 5:43 pm

latil wrote: How's that job going Clivey? No rush for the grinder yet.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Apr 23, 08 7:56 pm

Clivey wrote: Just a tip mate, Crosydolite, Crysotile and Ammosite are ALL as bad as each other. Don't let ANYONE palm you off with that 'brown is worse than blue and blue is worse than white' rubbish. Thats akin to an old wives tale. The fibres from each are more than capable of creating scar tissue in the lungs.

That was re-assuring. Thanks.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Apr 24, 08 12:24 pm

Before and after pics of the door panel inserts.

Some Texan had done a bit of DIY with the wood. I think the carbon looks smarter and more in keeping with a performance theme.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Thu Apr 24, 08 12:38 pm

without a doubt

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Apr 24, 08 1:13 pm

That looks very sharpo Dave, and although I like originallity, it looks a damned sight better.

Top job.

Seeing as you are well into the interior now, any predictions on getting the car back on the road? Couple of months?

RayC · Post by **RayC** » Thu Apr 24, 08 1:17 pm

yeah looks loads better Dave

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Thu Apr 24, 08 2:13 pm

Dave wrote:Before and after pics of the door panel inserts.

Some Texan had done a bit of DIY with the wood. I think the carbon looks smarter and more in keeping with a performance theme.

Think your right about the MFI Interior kit

To me Dave that looks miles better

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Apr 24, 08 2:18 pm

Clivey wrote: Seeing as you are well into the interior now, any predictions on getting the car back on the road? Couple of months?

Really it is the dash that needs finishing so I can start the wiring but as that is going to be tricky to cut the carbon for I did the other interior pieces first as a practice.

I am hoping I will have the car running in two months. But I am finding I am still quite physically limited so progress is slow. end of July for the Nats is looking hit and miss at the moment.