Project `55

[Black Sheep]

Hey Kevo , nice progress , like the CNC load pedal , may have to get me one of them too 
You going out to DDD next weekend ? may have to make a dent in some local fermented brew with ya 

[kev d]

Wish I was matey
Off on a job later this week so no more outings for me this year!
Have a good trip, sure we'll manage a beer some other time

[Russell]

Ok, Ok now i know where all the missing parts from the gasser garage are...... Kev please return...

Wray.... another project a 71 van slow down... you almost have us much as me to do....

Brian.... Sourthern Cal Guys keep there promises.... ask your mate Ray "with an R" where all these vans are we were promised, kevs getting bored....

martin, missing us..... I Bet, still waiting to race for pinks..... CHICKEN.

Glenn..... you buy a beer..... wow thats about as rare as martin doing a full quarter withour a hand.....

RACESHOP FASTBACK....... now theres an idea ! 

[kev d]

Typical Russell, drop in stir things up & dissapear

Big day today - picked up the drums so eventually got it down on its wheels
All good till I let down the jack - much more than the 2" I was expecting from the drop spindles so I can certainly get the drop I need but not the adjustability I was expecting for loading, etc. Not a big deal though.

More of a problem is that the wheels just don't fit - far too much offset, I knew the rears were going to be an issue but not the fronts as they are 4.5".
Gives me a set of wheels for my bus I suppose
I've got just over 50mm clearance between the inner tyre face & the spring plates so there's scope for some improvment there.

Dropped on the body for gapping the doors etc, next step is get it into primer.

[Lids]

When you welded in the adjusters you did remove the same amount of front beam! 

[Black Sheep]

Ok, Ok now i know where all the missing parts from the gasser garage are...... Kev please return...

Wray.... another project a 71 van slow down... you almost have us much as me to do....

Brian.... Sourthern Cal Guys keep there promises.... ask your mate Ray "with an R" where all these vans are we were promised, kevs getting bored....

martin, missing us..... I Bet, still waiting to race for pinks..... CHICKEN.

Glenn..... you buy a beer..... wow thats about as rare as martin doing a full quarter withour a hand.....

RACESHOP FASTBACK....... now theres an idea ! 

Oi !! Your are never about to buy a beer for ! LOL .
Are you popping ove for DDD ? Coz you know where I'll be " helping and shouting at Martin " 

[Black Sheep]

Typical Russell, drop in stir things up & dissapear

Big day today - picked up the drums so eventually got it down on its wheels
All good till I let down the jack - much more than the 2" I was expecting from the drop spindles so I can certainly get the drop I need but not the adjustability I was expecting for loading, etc. Not a big deal though.

More of a problem is that the wheels just don't fit - far too much offset, I knew the rears were going to be an issue but not the fronts as they are 4.5".
Gives me a set of wheels for my bus I suppose
I've got just over 50mm clearance between the inner tyre face & the spring plates so there's scope for some improvment there.

Dropped on the body for gapping the doors etc, next step is get it into primer.

Think you need to let me have that beam Kev for a bit of titivation , looks like the adjusters need to be swung back by about 40 degrees and loose a good 60mm out of it too Ive found a guy down Devon way who knocks out lazer cut shock towers if its going to foul the cage .
Grafted a set of these into Boom Boom's beam when i had that for some adjustment 
Glenn

[kev d]

When you welded in the adjusters you did remove the same amount of front beam! 

 

[kev d]

Think you need to let me have that beam Kev for a bit of titivation , looks like the adjusters need to be swung back by about 40 degrees and loose a good 60mm out of it too Ive found a guy down Devon way who knocks out lazer cut shock towers if its going to foul the cage .
Grafted a set of these into Boom Boom's beam when i had that for some adjustment 
Glenn
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Well thats what I get for 'assuming' I suppose
Probably just change wheels tbh, not going to re-do stuff thats finished if I don't have to!
Cheers,
Kev

[Neil Davies]

IRS rear track is 63mm wider than pre-'67 swingaxle rear track IIRC, so that'll be the problem with the back, but the front should be well under? It looks fantastic on the BRMs so it would be a shame to lose them.
Speak to Paintbox about wider rear wings - for Bernies car they grafted two pairs of Day Mouldings wings together - I couldn't tell where they'd added the width! They might have a mould for these now? If not, buy another pair of rear wings and have a go yourself!

[kev d]

Hi Neil,

I'd assumed the front wheels would be ok because they are 4.5"'s, now I've checked them the offset is et11 same as the rears.
Looks like rather than losing an inch on the outside its came off the inside
I always new I'd need to widen the rears though, just a case of how much.
Really its looking like either gasser style flared wings all round (which I'd do if I can get a set) or go to erco's.

As it stands though none of this is stopping me finishing the chassis or getting the shell prepped
Cheers,
Kev

[SteveW]

Kev, CSP make wider wings! We 'had' them on ours and they were great quality! You can narrow stock A Arms 'easy' enough by an inch too!

[kev d]

Hi Steve,

Yep remember asking about your rear wings during the buildup, plenty of options really I just need to pick one!
I'm going to concentrate on getting the shell into primer right now & come back to the bolt on bits later.
Cheers,
Kev

[Black Sheep]

You need to tlk to Boom Boom bout widerrear wing before you buy Kevo 

[Lids]

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=646732

[kev d]

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=646732

Cheers matey, problem now solved though

[jamiep_jamiep]

Not been on this thread for a while Kev... but gotta say

WOW

Looking fantastic matey!

[kev d]

Not been on this thread for a while Kev... but gotta say

WOW

Looking fantastic matey!

Cheers buddy
Should be on a new set of shoes very soon..

[Rocket Ron]

cant wait too see it with the new wheels and tires

Looking good Kev

[Russell]

Kev

Looking good, still waiting for my parts 

[kev d]

Kev

Looking good, still waiting for my parts 

 

Wheel issues now look solved..
Built the shell back up & gapped the doors, bonnet & deck lid - pretty happy with how it's sitting but may have to adjust the height a bit once the motor goes in.

Banded the rear wings 25mm , now ready for 'glassing up.
8.5" slicks & erco's fit well, tucked in leaving @15mm clearance from the suspension

Next time I post pics it won't be in bare steel..
Cheers,
Kev

[JSL]

Your flying dude!!!

Making serious progress!!!

Its looking GREAT!!!

Well done!!!

J

[Brother Lovedub]

Looks awesome :-)

Can't wait to see this!!

[jamiep_jamiep]

Great progress Kev, looks awesome!

[kev d]

Now in primer
Liking the 2 lane blacktop look..

[Black Sheep]

Nice look bud , now bolt it back together & lets have some fun 

[Pas]

Looking good Kev, you will soon be tearing it up on the strip 

[kev d]

Looking good Kev, you will soon be tearing it up on the strip 

Cheers!
Don't hold your breath there waiting for a run from it though

[jamiep_jamiep]

 

Ace Kev... always a massive step mentally when its all one colour, even primer. Looks hard as nails!

[Brother Lovedub]

Bloody hel, it's only when it's sittng like this you realise how little is left of the original structure.......!

Looks great though, bring on race season