Since I've started collecting new parts and doing some work on the lakester with hopes of trying to finally get it on the salt I thought I'd post some of what I'm doing on here. I'll post most of the updates with lots more pictures on my site as there will be quite a bit of detail as in the past.
As I add to the build there I'll post new links to what I'm doing there along with some info and pictures here. One can decide if what I post here is enough or if they want more they can go to Ruth's and my site.
As some of you know I've decided to abandon the motorcycle engine approach and replace it with a car engine approach. This means removing a lot from the car that has been made and putting it off to the side. In the hopes of actually getting the car on the salt I'm going with a solid rearend but will keep the suspension up front. I'm going to have to lengthen the car about 2 1/2 feet for the new power-train.
Over the next week or so I'll try and post about the components I've acquired for the power-train but will start now with ....
... the 2.9 liter GM Atlas motor that will be used in the car. There is more info...
.... and pictures of the motor and its big brother/sister the Atlas 4200 which has set current records in cars on the salt here....
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bvillecar-4/construction%20page-134.htmlPlease feel free to ask any questions or whatever on the build at any time,
Sum