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jimbo · 10-01-05, 08:53 PM

1149 ran under its' own power yesterday, a short checkout run to verify that brakes, steering, engine, trans etc all function as intended. Kudos to Brady Pack of Safir who is responsible for this success, more than anyone else!!!!
The next step is finishing all the systems and paint the monocoque, then probably the car will come to MD for final paint and trim work. With any luck, see you on the road this spring. Thanks also to many forum members who encouraged me through what were some difficult times with this project. I am supposed to get video and stills from Brady this coming week, which I will post. And no, we don't know how fast it will go, but the estimate is that she will be good for 165-170. Which is pretty good for a 4.22 ring and pinion and 6500 rpm rev limit. Whether or not I will be brave enough to go that fast is an open question.

10-01-05, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimbo 8 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: annapolis md Posts: 867 Rep Power: 15	Re: progress on 1149 1149 ran under its' own power yesterday, a short checkout run to verify that brakes, steering, engine, trans etc all function as intended. Kudos to Brady Pack of Safir who is responsible for this success, more than anyone else!!!! The next step is finishing all the systems and paint the monocoque, then probably the car will come to MD for final paint and trim work. With any luck, see you on the road this spring. Thanks also to many forum members who encouraged me through what were some difficult times with this project. I am supposed to get video and stills from Brady this coming week, which I will post. And no, we don't know how fast it will go, but the estimate is that she will be good for 165-170. Which is pretty good for a 4.22 ring and pinion and 6500 rpm rev limit. Whether or not I will be brave enough to go that fast is an open question.