NACA 66 Special A/BGS

[DND]

Hi Neil

A new book is coming out by Phil Henny about Al Bartz, since i was his first employee Phil asked me to write a chapter and what a neat time is was telling some of the things that wen't on at the engine shop.

I'am very gratefull to Phil for asking me to add to his book titled : Al Bartz  Engine Man

Just got my copy 2 days and it is done very well, and full of info about the people in his life like Traco - McLaren - Don Brown [ sprint car builder ]etc.

Don

[manta22]

Robfrey & Don;

I met Chuck years ago but I can't claim to know him. He builds some nice cars!

I'll check out that book on Bartz-- thanks.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[DND]

Hi Rob

How was Chuck involved in the Can- Am stuff back in the day, do you have a contact number for him?

Would like to say hi.

Thanks

Don

[robfrey]

I'm not sure how Chuck was involved but I don't think he was driving. The only time I met him, I took him out for dinner and we mostly talked about his kit car stuff and his designing and building of the Shoguns. He is just such a cool guy and has had his hands into soooo many major automotive ventures. It was a real pleasure meeting him. He has a customer that is thinking about having him prep a 904 for LSR so maybe we will see him on the salt soneday. If any of you other guys are wondering who we are talking about, google "Beck 904".

[robfrey]

Here is the mold box for the rear wing flap.






Top and bottom flap mold boxes complete. Ready for foam, shaping, glassing and finishing. Note that the end caps come off to allow easier finishing of mold and easier part removal of final product.

Ready for shipment to Blue. He will be doing the composite work from here on out.

[robfrey]

Just a quick update.
This week I finalized the front suspension layout and am currently making the detail drawings of the pieces. Jdeleon, get ready.
I also finalized the 1/4" plywood form dxf's for the fuselage and released them to waterjet.
Even though there is not a lot to show you guys, we had a great week.

[Freud]

Rob I understand  "not a lot to show." There are times on the Target550 car that the work doesn't show a lot of progress

and then all of a sudden......WOW, it sure looks different.

Several things impress me regarding your project. First is the concept and secondly is the computer aiding in the design.

It seems to me that the writing is on the wall.  Computers will come into use more and more. There is a lot of helpful

info in many applications. The use of computers will bring in a younger crowd. They are at home using that method.

Great job on your project.

FREUD

[jdeleon]

Just a quick update.
This week I finalized the front suspension layout and am currently making the detail drawings of the pieces. Jdeleon, get ready.
I also finalized the 1/4" plywood form dxf's for the fuselage and released them to waterjet.
Even though there is not a lot to show you guys, we had a great week.

You got my email address Rob.

[robfrey]

Jdeleon, got it. Lord willing, I will send you a drawing and a solid model tomorrow. What format do want the solid model in?

[jdeleon]

Parasolid works for me.  Either x_b or x_t.

[robfrey]

Made some good progress today. Dave came out to weld tonight and just about finished it.
We welded all we could while it was on the jig but now it's time to take it off and flop her over. I was amazed at how much smaller the car seems when it sits at ride height.


Here is the thickest cross section of the fuselage.

[38flattie]

Rob, it was great finally meeting you!

This is a great build, and I can't wait to see it in person.

[robfrey]

It was great tot meet you also Buddy! Can't wait to see you, crew and your Caddy on the salt.
We do plan on being at Speedweek.

[WOODY@DDLLC]

It was great tot meet you also Buddy! Can't wait to see you, crew and your Caddy on the salt.
We do plan on being at Speedweek.

Note to Ohio Mile heat fried brain: Go to Corvette and meet Rob! 

[robfrey]

Been a while since we posted anything.
Here are some pics. I really want to be sitting in all four tires by the end of August.








My son Andrew on rust control.