re: Jimmymac & Alistair's Cars
Richard..
That would be called a Lola T70 Mk3B...
Richard..
That would be called a Lola T70 Mk3B...
Jimmymac & Alistair's Monocoque Cars
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I know what you mean - I was sold the moment I stepped through the door
. Of the 4 cars currently in build there are 3 slightly different chassis specifications on the tables as the guys are up for recreating an actual car's chassis details rather than just doing a "generic" GT40 if there ever was such a thing. Early Mk.I, Late Mk.I, Gulf Mk.I, Mk.IIA, Mk.IIB all are different in the details, let alone the Mk.III they can do! What's next lads, Roadster or Mirage??
Obviously these two cars have the priority in the manufacturing order as they have been involved in the project since day one and I am only a latecomer, still that gives me more time for my Mk.II research!!
Keep up the great work guys.
Cheers
Craig
I know what you mean - I was sold the moment I stepped through the door
. Of the 4 cars currently in build there are 3 slightly different chassis specifications on the tables as the guys are up for recreating an actual car's chassis details rather than just doing a "generic" GT40 if there ever was such a thing. Early Mk.I, Late Mk.I, Gulf Mk.I, Mk.IIA, Mk.IIB all are different in the details, let alone the Mk.III they can do! What's next lads, Roadster or Mirage??Obviously these two cars have the priority in the manufacturing order as they have been involved in the project since day one and I am only a latecomer, still that gives me more time for my Mk.II research!!
Keep up the great work guys.
Cheers
Craig
JimmyMac
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Our stash of parts include some remarkable pieces including a JWA Gulf ZF/1 transaxle fitted to the Mirage M1/10001 and driven at Monza and Spa in 1967 by Ickx / Rees and Piper.
The serial number of this piece also fits between 1006 and 1009 which were originally fitted to P1074 and P1075 respectively.
Ref: R. Spain book
Our stash of parts include some remarkable pieces including a JWA Gulf ZF/1 transaxle fitted to the Mirage M1/10001 and driven at Monza and Spa in 1967 by Ickx / Rees and Piper.
The serial number of this piece also fits between 1006 and 1009 which were originally fitted to P1074 and P1075 respectively.
Ref: R. Spain book
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Ian Anderson
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JimmyMac
I don't see a "dead" pedal but believe they were used for bracing in the originals
Will one be fitted?
Cheers
Ian
JimmyMac
I don't see a "dead" pedal but believe they were used for bracing in the originals
Will one be fitted?
Cheers
Ian
JimmyMac
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James,
You and your parts guys are the best. I can't wait to see that completed build. Please keep great documentation for all of us who aspire to do something similar( truth be told, we will never get that close). From what I have learned watching your build info is that your car should be as good as an origional when finished.
Garry
James,
You and your parts guys are the best. I can't wait to see that completed build. Please keep great documentation for all of us who aspire to do something similar( truth be told, we will never get that close). From what I have learned watching your build info is that your car should be as good as an origional when finished.
Garry
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It depended upon which gear lever set-up was fitted.
I have rarely seen these on original cars, definitely not seen one on a MKII and only one on a MKIII.
The plum knob which was fitted to Lotus cars were the type used and some knobs were flatter on top with a larger medallion.
Translucent Ruby Red was the original colour for the cloisonne but I had the black ones made up because we fancied them on our washbasin taps in the workshop.
It depended upon which gear lever set-up was fitted.
I have rarely seen these on original cars, definitely not seen one on a MKII and only one on a MKIII.
The plum knob which was fitted to Lotus cars were the type used and some knobs were flatter on top with a larger medallion.
Translucent Ruby Red was the original colour for the cloisonne but I had the black ones made up because we fancied them on our washbasin taps in the workshop.
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Thank You for posting the Metalastic picture. What great memories. Thirtyfive years ago I was introduced to the engineering splendor that is the Metalastic coupling by my little Lotus Elan. They would not last long and I got pretty good at exchanging them. On the first one I took off the steel band before installation. What a miserable afternoon that turned into....
These things are great in theory but I think my expenciences were repeated by many metalastic owners. And of course the gentle rocking of the car with the handbrake on. Back and forth as the rubber segments compressed and expanded Good Times.
Mike
Thank You for posting the Metalastic picture. What great memories. Thirtyfive years ago I was introduced to the engineering splendor that is the Metalastic coupling by my little Lotus Elan. They would not last long and I got pretty good at exchanging them. On the first one I took off the steel band before installation. What a miserable afternoon that turned into....
These things are great in theory but I think my expenciences were repeated by many metalastic owners. And of course the gentle rocking of the car with the handbrake on. Back and forth as the rubber segments compressed and expanded
Good Times.Mike
David Morton
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James -
Thanks to you and Roy for the hospitality yesterday and the guided tour for Helen and me.
I was so impressed with what I saw in front of me yesterday I nearly ordered the fourth monocoque there and then. Of the various mono's I've seen in the last few years, I think Ray is now up to speed with the various nuances of the 40 mono and in my opinion is probably making the best monocoque around bar none. The next time Henry Atherton is home from France, I'll find time to bring him down to Dorset and give you his opinion. (It was Henry who built the Safir tubs in High Wycombe, and did some work on the Jim Rosenthals tub en route from NZ to the USA).
Thank you again
Dave M
James -
Thanks to you and Roy for the hospitality yesterday and the guided tour for Helen and me.
I was so impressed with what I saw in front of me yesterday I nearly ordered the fourth monocoque there and then. Of the various mono's I've seen in the last few years, I think Ray is now up to speed with the various nuances of the 40 mono and in my opinion is probably making the best monocoque around bar none. The next time Henry Atherton is home from France, I'll find time to bring him down to Dorset and give you his opinion. (It was Henry who built the Safir tubs in High Wycombe, and did some work on the Jim Rosenthals tub en route from NZ to the USA).
Thank you again
Dave M
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Well thank you David for taking the detour to spend some time with us.
It is always gratifying to get one more opinion as I know that you have been around these monocoques for a long time.
Henry and your goodself are most welcome any time of the day.
Cordially,
Well thank you David for taking the detour to spend some time with us.
It is always gratifying to get one more opinion as I know that you have been around these monocoques for a long time.
Henry and your goodself are most welcome any time of the day.
Cordially,
JimmyMac
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Dave,
You have got me thinking.
I have now decided to prime my chassis by electrophoresis here in the UK.
Shortly, the chassis will be chemically cleaned, etched then dip coated with zinc phosphate and a subsequent primer coat.
He is an original chassis recently done at the works.
Dave,
You have got me thinking.
I have now decided to prime my chassis by electrophoresis here in the UK.
Shortly, the chassis will be chemically cleaned, etched then dip coated with zinc phosphate and a subsequent primer coat.
He is an original chassis recently done at the works.
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Jim Rosenthal
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That's right, he worked on my chassis at Adams-McCall when it was in the UK. Wish I'd met all the folks that my car has met nice bunch of people.
That's right, he worked on my chassis at Adams-McCall when it was in the UK. Wish I'd met all the folks that my car has met
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Jimmy,
Glad you are doing it. Your chassis will hold up better over time. Money well spent.
Dave
Jimmy,
Glad you are doing it. Your chassis will hold up better over time. Money well spent.
Dave
