Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[Stan Back]

Last time I looked, G&J Aircraft & Competition was still going strong in Ontario, Calif.  909-986-6534

[jdincau]

We also had Arts Surplus in Van Nuys, I think Factors is still going run by his daughter

Factor's is at a different location and name http://lukyshardware.com/

[manta22]

Thanks- That stuff looks familiar but it is more organized than I remember in the old days.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

I just checked that site.
A guy could get lost in there for a week.
If they don't have it, it probably doesn't exist.

You guys are lucky. The only surplus we have here are illegal immigrants.

[manta22]

Since racing seems to be rained out everywhere, I decided to drop the engine & transaxle back in the car and tow it to town for the Tucson Classics Car Show. It was fun to talk to people about LSR and make them aware of the problems with the salt at Bonneville.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[wobblywalrus]

Looks good, Neil.

[manta22]

I finally installed hold-down latches for the passenger-side door. Since it only needs to be opened occasionally, I used two rubber tension latches made by Southco. I made small aluminum plates for reinforcement and riveted them to the fiberglass with 1/8" Avex rivets.

Now I'm working on another small job- making prop- up rods to hold the rear bodywork in the raised up position.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[MattGuzzetta]

Ah, Southco, one of the best catalogs of latches and handles!  I used some of their cam latches for some assembly fixtures for making Guitar cases, they can be used as a structural latch you might be able to use at some time, the model is J-R5-0074 in the Southco Catalog.
Looks like you are getting closer and closer to a running machine!

Matt G.

[manta22]

Thanks Matt getting there but slowly. Regards, Neil Tucson Arizona

[manta22]

A question for you all-

I noticed that, in addition to a head sock (balaclava), there are "helmet skirts" that may or may not be SCTA legal. Has anyone had experience with those? I wear glasses so I'm a bit apprehensive that even a single eye port head sock might interfere with them. Advice is appreciated.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[wobblywalrus]

Neil, ventilation is needed around your eyes so your glasses do not fog up. 

[tauruck]

A question for you all-

I noticed that, in addition to a head sock (balaclava), there are "helmet skirts" that may or may not be SCTA legal. Has anyone had experience with those? I wear glasses so I'm a bit apprehensive that even a single eye port head sock might interfere with them. Advice is appreciated.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Neil, I used a helmet skirt for a few years but I drove open cockpit cars.
NHRA drivers use them.

[Rex Schimmer]

Neil,
I have suggested this before for guys that wear glasses and have fogging problem. Coat the inside and outside of the lens with a good liquid soap let the sit for several minutes and then using a fabric towel polish them until they are completely clear. They will not fog up, usually last about a day if you wear them all day. Works on goggles also. I did this when I raced motorcycles in the So. Cal desert, had glasses and goggles and it was the only thing that worked well. Also works on the inside of the windshield. I still do it when hunting in the cool fall mornings in AZ.

Rex

[manta22]

Thanks to everyone for the valuable advice. I just ordered a Simpson SA2015 helmet. I used some anti-fogging compound on the inside of my diving mask years ago- it worked.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

After a lot of thought I decided to get my engine fired up the first time with a carburetor rather than the Crower mechanical fuel injection system. It seems easier and more straightforward to get a Holley 850 double-pumper set up correctly than the MFI. This will allow me to test the car with fewer problems (hopefully) in the initial testing phase.

I have an Edelbrock 4+4 intake manifold for it. This is a relatively little-known manifold but it flows well, according to Edelbrock. It is a large single-plane very similar to a Victor E. They recommend a 2" spacer for optimum results.

Comments are welcome..........

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ