DRB # 49
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Pete McCluskey.
Lifetime Supporter
WoW Mike, that is a garage to envy already.Imagine how it will look when those two beauty's are finished. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
Mike,
Looking good!/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
What's that yellow car, hiding behind curtain #1?
Bill
Looking good!/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
What's that yellow car, hiding behind curtain #1?
Bill
Peter Delaney
GT40s Supporter
Mike, you are a very, very naughty boy - posting a pic like that ! It got me thinking that if I clear out all of the cr*p from the GT40 build, there would be space for just one more project ! What's happening to me - aaaaahhhh !
I wonder what is the correct collective noun for multiple sports racing cars - a "brace of racers", a "pride of prototypes", a "herd of historics", etc. ?
Absolutely bloody beautiful !!
Kind Regards,
Peter D.
I wonder what is the correct collective noun for multiple sports racing cars - a "brace of racers", a "pride of prototypes", a "herd of historics", etc. ?
Absolutely bloody beautiful !!
Kind Regards,
Peter D.
Thanks Guys. I need all the encouragement I can get.
Bill,
The yellow peril behind the plastic is the T-3.
It's been banished to the cold side of the garage.
That's another reason the DRB hasn't progressed.
It took me an enternity to get someone to complete
the exhaust system (stiffed by George) at a reasonable
cost. And the rear clip must be repainted, which
will have to wait until warm weather returns.
The T-3 was a very difficult build, during which
I learned a lot about component car construction.
Hopefully that will help me during the DRB/Lola build.
MikeD
Bill,
The yellow peril behind the plastic is the T-3.
It's been banished to the cold side of the garage.
That's another reason the DRB hasn't progressed.
It took me an enternity to get someone to complete
the exhaust system (stiffed by George) at a reasonable
cost. And the rear clip must be repainted, which
will have to wait until warm weather returns.
The T-3 was a very difficult build, during which
I learned a lot about component car construction.
Hopefully that will help me during the DRB/Lola build.
MikeD
Looking closely at photos, looks like quite a bit has been done already. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif That will be an amazing garage. And I've never even entertained the idea of having more than 1 project car. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Dave
It's a long and sad story...but there may yet be a happy ending.
The next two weeks will tell.
MikeD
It's a long and sad story...but there may yet be a happy ending.
The next two weeks will tell.
MikeD
Car is now for sale.
MikeD
MikeD
Well the T-3 is finally done ( for sale !), so I can get back to work on the
DRB. It's also for sale (two daughters in college), but realistically I don't expect to sell it until it's at least driveable. Car buyers tend either to want
projects they can invest their own sweat equity in...or they want to just
hop in and drive. Not a big demand for expensive cars that don't run.
Anyway the suspension is in, brakes are in, engine/trans in, and now starting on the wiring. The DRB of course is based on the G50...but having (3) 016's
laying in the garage I decided to go that route instead. A simple notching
of the rear cross-member and raising the engine a bit did the trick.
You can see the shafts angle forward slightly...but not too bad.
Happy Holidays to all.
MikeD
DRB. It's also for sale (two daughters in college), but realistically I don't expect to sell it until it's at least driveable. Car buyers tend either to want
projects they can invest their own sweat equity in...or they want to just
hop in and drive. Not a big demand for expensive cars that don't run.
Anyway the suspension is in, brakes are in, engine/trans in, and now starting on the wiring. The DRB of course is based on the G50...but having (3) 016's
laying in the garage I decided to go that route instead. A simple notching
of the rear cross-member and raising the engine a bit did the trick.
You can see the shafts angle forward slightly...but not too bad.
Happy Holidays to all.
MikeD
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I spent nearly all Winter on the wiring...combination of insufficient
will power...ice cold concrete floor...and my back hating to crawl
under the dash. Anyway it's done and I'm now testing the circuits,
and of course I've hit a snag....the wiper motor doesn't work.
It was supplied by DRB...presumably from a passenger car...maybe a "Lazer" ?
Does anyone have any idea ? Hopefully there is a crossover to a US made car,
although I'm a bit worried since the wiper is stamped "made in Australia".
I'll post a photo as soon as my daughter returns my camera !
Thx
MikeD
will power...ice cold concrete floor...and my back hating to crawl
under the dash. Anyway it's done and I'm now testing the circuits,
and of course I've hit a snag....the wiper motor doesn't work.
It was supplied by DRB...presumably from a passenger car...maybe a "Lazer" ?
Does anyone have any idea ? Hopefully there is a crossover to a US made car,
although I'm a bit worried since the wiper is stamped "made in Australia".
I'll post a photo as soon as my daughter returns my camera !
Thx
MikeD
Thanks Pinky
I did not use the DRB column....I installed an Aftermarket and am using
my own switches.
The actuator rods and pivots are already in place, so I really don't want to convert to Lucas style cable drive $$$.
It would really be nice if I could come up with a similar motor in the US.
I am also looking for someone to repair the one Peter supplied....but so far no takers.
MikeD
I did not use the DRB column....I installed an Aftermarket and am using
my own switches.
The actuator rods and pivots are already in place, so I really don't want to convert to Lucas style cable drive $$$.
It would really be nice if I could come up with a similar motor in the US.
I am also looking for someone to repair the one Peter supplied....but so far no takers.
MikeD
Dave
That would be GREAT ! I'll be happy to cover your costs.
Here's a photo of my...it's stamped with:
AB09267350-AA
12 volts (duh)
Preslite
And as you can see..in blue marker it says
KE (?) Laser Front
What kind of vehicle is that ?
Who was/is the maker ?
Thx Dave
That would be GREAT ! I'll be happy to cover your costs.
Here's a photo of my...it's stamped with:
AB09267350-AA
12 volts (duh)
Preslite
And as you can see..in blue marker it says
KE (?) Laser Front
What kind of vehicle is that ?
Who was/is the maker ?
Thx Dave
