My 2 RT40s killing it

Camshaft · **Posted:** Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:49 am

Fantastic looking Coronas you have there. I wasn't a huge fan of this body style until I saw yours. Very unique with lots of clever touches throughout, just how I like it.

redma61 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:07 pm

ok i have had enough time starring at your ride
and i have to bring my corona down a bit
i'm going 3"all around
how many coils did you cut?im guessing i would cut one less or about the
same to get around 3 inches.
my springs are a little saggy in the rear so as long as its close enough

did you get the white walls?if so need pics :tu:

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:38 pm

whats up redma61,
Yea definitely drop it on its guts.
I used the 4" blocks and cut about 2 coils out.
See picture

All i do is measure from the lowest point of contact for the spring up 4" and cut the spring in that position.

I have cut springs a shit load and have always done it that way and never had any problems

Ive just ordered some 2.5" blocks and some more springs so I have one set for show days so its 4" drop then have a second set for cruising with a 2.5" drop.

you should post some pics of you RT

redma61 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:02 pm

yup got there rear done (3 inch)yesterday and cut 2 coils and got the
front springs in.......but i bought some new (rear)shock and installed them
in the front on accident,so the car just bottoms out the shocks and has almost no drop

i'll fix it all tomorrow and take some pics
thanks for posting the pic

wide white walls are very exspensive here in the states
how much are they from your part of the world?

redma61 · **Posted:** Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:04 pm

took these yesterday

redma61 · **Posted:** Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:05 pm

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:43 pm

Nice dude looks very clean.
I just painted my rear taillight backboard matte black on weekend to match my front matte black grill looks awesome.
Is your rona standard except for lowering ect.?

How did you lower your rona?

I see your rona has a few little differences

Indicators in rear 1/4 panels
Chrome trim running under the doors

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:00 am

redma61 wrote:

yup got there rear done (3 inch)yesterday and cut 2 coils and got the
front springs in.......but i bought some new (rear)shock and installed them
in the front on accident,so the car just bottoms out the shocks and has almost no drop

i'll fix it all tomorrow and take some pics
thanks for posting the pic

wide white walls are very exspensive here in the states
how much are they from your part of the world?

My mate has a machine for applying whitewalls to any tire so can make the whitewall as thick or as thin as you like it costs me $80 AUD to do all 4 tires

Check it out on youtube pretty sure there is a few videos of how its done.
Surely someone close to you will do it.

Can do different colors also.

I had my daily driver mercedes done see below pics and it takes about 2 hours do 4 wheels

Camshaft · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:26 am

Whoa, I like that blue stripe. Nice Mercedes.

redma61 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:06 pm

any updates?

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:26 am

whats up.
No real updates.

I removed the dash vinyl and it is now bare steel which looks cool.

Will post up a pic in the next few days also should have soem new springs next week to fit so its will be at a driveable height.

Currently go some massive projects on at wprk and have been and will be onsite at open cut mines for the commign months so car time will be few and far between.

Cheers

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Fri Sep 07, 2012 6:47 am

just a few new pictures down in the man cave

Socal Sonny · **Posted:** Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:42 am

Nice work with the coronas. I will be making a thread for my RT43 soon. Do your front tires rub when making turns?

ponkan76 · **Posted:** Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:40 am

I like your daily driver RT I just want to know whats the code of that blue?and what finished you made It rocks...I have an upcoming project and I want your RT's to be my inspirations..

Kuroneko · **Posted:** Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:38 am

As an ex-RT40 driver (white with blue), this is easy one of the best photographs I've seen in a while. You've got that 1970s Kodak print feel going well, and the gum-tree & train just top it off. Wicked stuff! Neko.

mandalore · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:09 pm

Looks amazing I just got my first RT40, same color. I got it non running and missing rear bumper and broken hood latch.

Would love to find an 18RG but not very common here without having to ship.

I have never had a car with front drum brakes, do you feel they are adequate?

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:05 pm

whats up.
Quick post this time.

Found out my car was in the latest issue of Street machine here in Australia!!!!

Dont think there has been an RT40 in there before, I always new it was a true street machine hahaha

Hopefully get a few more pics in there at future events.

maybe a full interview hahahaha "dreaming"

Cheers Andy

redma61 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:22 pm

real nice! :tu:

do you have any plans to layout the corona?
i like the direction your going in with your corona do you have
any pics of other cars you use as your inspiration?
lately i have been looking at what some of the old vw bug guys are doing
like stephen brooks low n slow video

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:06 pm

whats up,
another quick update.
Car is all registered and on the road now, yusss my new daily driver
White walls going on this weekend.

Hopefully have gilmer gear drive pricing this week too, all design work done just waiting on pricing from fabricators, if anyone is keen for 18rg gilmer drives let me know.
Im getting a set for crank pulley, water pump and alternator for now, currently looking for blower to put on!!!!!!
Think ive found the one i want 2-53 Detroit blower, will run it under driven so only pushing a few psi until i blow the engine then it will be filled with forged internals ect.

Paint work wise im starting on that this week, going to be RAT as FARK hahahaha
There wont be an actual paint job, im going to be wet sanding it in places down to the red/brown primer to give it that real RATROD look of a neglected rusty bomb.
Also designed my logo which will be painted the drivers and passengers doors also some stickers made.

Some RAT040 porn from a little photo shoot and playing with photos.

Coronawitlime · **Posted:** Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:07 pm

redma61 wrote:

real nice! :tu:

do you have any plans to layout the corona?
i like the direction your going in with your corona do you have
any pics of other cars you use as your inspiration?
lately i have been looking at what some of the old vw bug guys are doing
like stephen brooks low n slow video

Whats up,
Umm i guess im using RATRODS in general as inspiration for it, google ratrods pics and youl find thousands of ideas

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