Picked up another project the other week. Its a Thunderranch Riot kitcar.
Never seen one before, sort of similar to the eureka concept, but different.
When I picked it up, it had 10years of dirt all over it, the previous owner had it sitting in his back shed for 10 years without touching it. After about 5 washes, its nearly clean. Took about 5 hours to clean the dirt, grime and paint overspray all over the windscreen, is still over the body, but not too concerned.
It came with 4 wheels disc brakes, balljoint front, swing axle rear (I will conver to IRS). Also comes with a 4AGZE toyota 1600 supercharged engine, mostly complete, radiator up the front, allow fuel tank etc, someone has done a bit of work. Havn't tried turning the engine over yet, probably hasn't turned over for 10years.
Anyway, being a subaru enthusiast, and invloved in several subie conversions, I think I will sell off all the bits and convert to subaru. I am currently rebuilding a 2004wrx motor to put into the buggy after spinning a bearing at wakefield at the VW nationals. The 2004ecu will allow me to tune the motor properly with flastune software, so will look at getting the same motor for the riot.
Also putting the subaru 5speed box in the buggy, so all going well, will do the same with the riot.
Anyway some photos.
This is what a complete one looks like...
And this is when I picked it up, so low at the front, had to use the gutter as a ramp aid.
My LWB buggy fits nicely on the trailer, the riot however struggled, got it on in the end though.
I wont be touching this project until I get the buggy back on the road, its in 1000 bits body off, getting the subaru box modified and engine rebuilt. To make matters worse, my Dad is a triumph fan, and found a TR7 at the auctions the same day picked the riot up, I went halves with him and we got it.Picked up up the next day.
Its in fairly good condition considering, no rust, and has had someone do the TR8 3.5L V8 engine conversion in it, just needs finishing off, mainly wiring which is what I love... So going to be busy!
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