Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

The chassis is not LSR spec but I suppose it does the job.

I've been over exposed to resins so it takes its toll on the nervous system
but its how I earn my keep. I haven't done anything for a while so we'll hold thumbs.


The left side of my cage is two thirds done. Last panel to be fabbed in the AM.

[tauruck]

Unobtanium quality it isn't but I try really hard to improve.

[Riaan Lingenfelder]

Hey Mike.
Nice project to work on.  Canopy looking realy good.  Just dont critisize them too much on the welding of the cage....lol

[tauruck]

 
Riaan!

I can learn from Duncan.

[Riaan Lingenfelder]

Seen your work. Cant afford leasons.  I think you were born with a carbon fibre welding helmet attached. All smelling like 150 octane.

[Freud]

I think Mike is fantastic. He's over there all alone and making fantastic progress.

Keep on truckin', Mike

FREUD

[Buickguy3]

  Keep in mind that you need a 120 deg. field of view when you're strapped in.
     Doug 

[wobblywalrus]

Mike, you were mentioning symptoms overexposure to resins, etc.  Does the shop have a ventilation system?

[tauruck]

Not really Bo but that isn't the problem. Its absorbed through the skin. Gloves don't work for me.

[tauruck]

Cladding the roll hoop is done.
I think I need to set my Argon lower than 12l/minute.
I used up another bottle in 8 hours.

Guido suggested I start off at around 4l/minute for starters.

[Riaan Lingenfelder]

Mike. I think youve been watching too many Mad Max movies. Those holes look suspiciously like gun barrel holes ;D;D;D

[wobblywalrus]

Mike, years ago I worked at a shop that had tubes of barrier cream.  I swiped a tube and used it for a few years whenever I was cleaning parts in the solvent tank, working with gasoline, etc.  You simply rub it on your hands and it greatly reduces the absorbtion of toxic chemicals into your bod.  I will see if I can find some on a website.

[tauruck]

Thanks Bo. We do have that cream here and I'll get some from my supplier when I order the resin for the job.

[tauruck]

Bo, I ordered barrier cream along with the other materials.

Started on a huge job for the Dakar Rally. Got a few weeks to get it out
but the reward is more ammo for the long car.

[tauruck]

You guys have probably wondered where my love of racing came from seeing as I'm South African and living in Johannesburg.

I grew up about 200 yards away from the Wembley Stadium and Ice Rink.
You couldn't live any closer. I had two football fields between my back yard and my inspiration.
During the day the gate to the track was open and I spent hours in the stadium looking at the cars.
There was always something going on especially on Friday afternoons. Guys would test their sprint cars before the night races.
I only saw one race meeting with my dad when I was about 9 and it took weeks of begging. He wasn't into racing but my persistence paid off.

I was hooked and all I dreamed of for years was driving a sprint car. That never happened.
I found some black and white photos of the track and it brought back great memories. My beloved Ice Rink can be seen in the background.