What happened to the Mulholland "King of the Hill" RSR? - Page 303

Banning · 07-16-2011, 05:50 PM

Awesome photos, thanks for posting Jeff.

Banning · 12:06 PM

Here is the shift linkage repair kit consisting of a new plastic shifter-rod end spindle, a new plastic shifter-shaft rod bushing, and a new/refurbished transmission tail-shaft to shifter-shaft linkage coupling.

First we need to pull carpet up to expose shifter assembly in order to remove three 13 mm bolts and two 10 mm bolts.

Assembly lifts straight up to expose parts in the center tunnel.
As you can see in this photo, the bushing is wasted completly.
Before proceeding, remnants of the old bushing must be removed from spindle socket or the new one won't fit inside.

After cleaning socket parts completly, the new spindle bushing pushes on easily. PoP!
I lubricated the ball with a tiny bit of white grease but later removed it since it can be a possible cause of bushing decomposition.

Banning · 12:16 PM

After examinging the rear linkage coupling it was clear that it was totally gone.
This is the main cause of the box of neutrals from the last time driven.

Close up view shows no bushing material present, metal on metal.
I replaced with new coupler, wired it in, and spent some time adjusting it perfectly. Splines and penetration of shaft must be accurate.

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Zeke · 07-17-2011, 12:12 PM

I don't see how you even drove it.

Banning · 12:40 PM

Here is a shot of the forward part of the tunnel before I pried out the old spindle bushing.
Underneath, inside the tunnel is the shifter-shaft rod bushing.
It is located inside the bracket that is visible with three hole in it.

Getting the bracket out is fun, especially while crawling over hi-profile Racing Seats. The shifter puck must be removed from the shaft to get bracket.
The bracket has the old bushing still in it. New one ready to install. The old bushing looks OK but since we have it all apart, it would be smart to fix.

Pop goes the weasel! And in it goes with a little coaxing, lol.

All gears feel tight like Virgin.
I forgot how good it feels to have a tight box.

Guess I got used to the old, loose, sloppy box that wandered around in circles.
I recommend that everyone with a loose box takes theirs in to TRE Motorsports to have the rebuild kit installed.
Thanks again TRE.

...time for a test drive...

Zeke · 07-17-2011, 12:29 PM

Yeah, I usually boil them in water and they slip right in.

Banning · 07-17-2011, 12:47 PM

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I don't see how you even drove it.

Yes Milt, it seemed a challenge, knew something was really wrong, and thankfully Derek and I made it home.

Got stuck temporarily on steep grade of Beverly's Glen with cars going by. Little stressful.

Found second luckily, came home, and prepared to fix the problem.

When I was refurbishing the car for driving, a couple of items slipped by my attention, like these bushings.

That's why test drives are important.

Banning · 07-18-2011, 05:22 PM

Met with still and videographer today from Car and Driver. Also senior editor.

Took on tour of Mulholland noting important locations and history. Good time.

Will finish event tomorrow hopefully with some interesting results.

Derek can comment. Good thing Carrera is fixed.

lfot · lfot's Garage

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Derek can comment. Good thing Carrera is fixed.

I can? I'll hold off for now.

davidbir · 07-19-2011, 11:07 AM

Hi all, I have just spent FAR too much time studying this thread-it is a real historical document I think. Probably a sociological study too but I will leave that to those with a better education than I. I was born and grew up in England-very few people I knew as a child owned a car and we gazed in amazement at such tv shows as "77 Sunset Strip"--where was this magical land called California I wondered? In the late sixties I read what copies of "Hot Rod" magazine I could borrow or steal. I remember being fascinated with a Fiat 600 that had been fitted with a four cam Porsche engine-not that I knew anything about Porsches. In post war Britain one simply didn't buy German cars! I read of/heard of Mulholland Drive in my youth but it was just one of those fabled places in the US where everybody had lots of money and the sun always shone-two things that were impossible, it seemed, in post war Britain.
I never did find on the thread if Chris Banning's book has been published and if it is available? I did spend hours searching for when Chris Banning joined the thread--page 28 I discovered after starting at page 300...
I wonder how many replicas of his car have been built? It has certainly occured to me!

So my hat is off to you people who were part of the Mulholland Drive legend. As we say in England "You were lucky!"

Keep this thread alive!!

Banning · 07-19-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davidbir

Hi all, I have just spent FAR too much time studying this thread-it is a real historical document I think. Probably a sociological study too but I will leave that to those with a better education than I. I was born and grew up in England-very few people I knew as a child owned a car and we gazed in amazement at such tv shows as "77 Sunset Strip"--where was this magical land called California I wondered? In the late sixties I read what copies of "Hot Rod" magazine I could borrow or steal. I remember being fascinated with a Fiat 600 that had been fitted with a four cam Porsche engine-not that I knew anything about Porsches. In post war Britain one simply didn't buy German cars! I read of/heard of Mulholland Drive in my youth but it was just one of those fabled places in the US where everybody had lots of money and the sun always shone-two things that were impossible, it seemed, in post war Britain.
I never did find on the thread if Chris Banning's book has been published and if it is available? I did spend hours searching for when Chris Banning joined the thread--page 28 I discovered after starting at page 300...
I wonder how many replicas of his car have been built? It has certainly occured to me!

So my hat is off to you people who were part of the Mulholland Drive legend. As we say in England "You were lucky!"

Keep this thread alive!!

David, I think I can say thank you from all the Mulholland Racers and Regulars.
We were lucky and we had one heck of good time.

As Pink Floyd would say, "Wish You Were Here"

Glad you enjoyed the thread. If you love cars like we all do, it is most interesting.
The Book is available thru info on the website, Home

by the way, I loved 77 Sunset Strip too.

Banning · 02:37 PM

9:30 at Deadmans met Car and Driver group. They wanted to document some old wrecks that went over the hill.

Rough terrain here as most of you know, exists below Mulholland pavement.
We found some parts and interesting junk but no cars, so off to Carls where we know there are wrecks.

Just a little way down Carls and Presto!
A beautiful Porsche 914 just needing a little restoration.

Look carefully and you can see a V8 Block just to the left of the 914. Good motor!

On the way back up to Mul, we stepped on a Yellow Jacket nest, and out they came, they were really ticked-off and very aggressive.
We all got hit, I got nailed 12 times. Must have been between 500 and 1000 of the little devils in a big cloud.
Made it back to our cars safely after that going another way.
Another Mulholland Experience, lol

Note: Derek you are lucky that you were busy...

davidbir · 07-19-2011, 04:15 PM

Thank you Chris, I will be getting the book.
I hope to come down to SoCal for the next Targa California-and I will be sure to drive Mulholland while there!
David B

masraum · 07-19-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Banning

Would it be possible to get larger copies of these? Or is there any place on the net that has some nice shots of the car that are available for download (that are larger). My screen res is 1920x1200, so I need a big pic to use as a wallpaper.

Banning · 07-20-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by masraum

Would it be possible to get larger copies of these? Or is there any place on the net that has some nice shots of the car that are available for download (that are larger). My screen res is 1920x1200, so I need a big pic to use as a wallpaper.

Steve, sent you pm:

Hi Steve, send me your email address and I will send you hi-rez photos of the ones in question. Thanks for admiring. Happy driving, Chris

davidbir · 04:16 PM

Chris could you describe to us ALL of the modifications to this car? I read that it was an old race car? I also read that you acid dipped it (!) what does it weigh now?
Many thanks, David B

Banning · 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbir

Chris could you describe to us ALL of the modifications to this car? I read that it was an old race car? I also read that you acid dipped it (!) what does it weigh now?
Many thanks, David B

Yes Dave, when I purchased the car body for $1300 from Arnie V., he had been racing it as an IROC car. I think in A or B production SCCA. Dave B. may know more about this since he took the car home before I did.

When I received it in 1976 the chop had already been started. Arnie found out that with the chop it would have to run in the A Sports Racing class. Too fast a class to be competitive in so...I got the car thankfully. I paid to finish the roof and then much more like steel RSR flares, more shock tower bracing, trailing arm bracing, tanks, etc.

The car had been dipped in acid fairly recently when I bought it. It took about 450 lbs offf of the car.
I paid Arnie to complete the car using my RSR engine, transmission and suspension and his Carrera 6 brakes.
I took it home in primer with no glass or interior but running like a bat.

It now weighs 2160 lbs. total.

Listing all the modifications would take awhile btw.
Many to the body, engine and transmission, and suspension. also interior as well

Some of the Mods are specific to this car only.

All of the modifications will be carefully listed and decribed in the next book.
Gotta leave something to discover you know...lol
Seriously, all mods will be photographed and documented well.
I know this is of interest to many. Especially to those with Porsches.

Zeke · 07-21-2011, 07:37 AM

I've followed this thread pretty much from the beginning. I guess I missed the part about the car being "chopped." Now I can see it.

I'm sure I've forgotten a lot of what has been posted.

davidbir · 07-21-2011, 09:01 AM

Chris, thanks for that history/description. The "chopping" appears to be so well done and complements the lines very well.

Milt, after posting here over 24,0000 times (!) you have probably forgotten a few comments!

Banning · 07-21-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by milt

I've followed this thread pretty much from the beginning. I guess I missed the part about the car being "chopped." Now I can see it.

I'm sure I've forgotten a lot of what has been posted.

Here is a photo for you Milt, one memoral day on Mulholland Highway.
I was on a first date with a girl from North Hollywood that I ended up seeing for 4 years.
Taken in 1978 you can see that I havn't installed the Lexan glass yet, and the 9 and 11 inch Fuchs were not polished yet.

The good old days...