The Traveller is up on blocks in the back yard as I am replacing the rear axle due to the spring perches having rotted away allowing the axle to rotate (!).
Rusted spring perches? Rotating axles? Sounds like somebody grafted a Triumph rear end into it.
Ah, somebody is pressing from, what was it called, Pomgolia? That's an impressive piece if literary imagery.
Time to weigh options -
The car clearly shows potential - holds a record, perhaps a bit of chassis sorting to assure the shakes don't return, clean aero, enthusiastic crew and world-wide support of the project.
And nothing would delight me more than to see this car in the flesh in August.
On the other hand, I'm reminded of the Bacchus Marsh guys who have brought the Healey Streamliner over twice, and each time, despite what was clearly a really well put together car, had issues that had not been sorted out completely before they put it in the container.
Your very puzzling issue of not being able to turn over 6400 has absolutely got to be handled before you start shopping for shipping quotes.
On top of that, you'll need to tune it for 4200 feet above sea level, rather than 120.
Outside pressure? In addition to Dik's goading, Gas Lakester has more competitors here in the states, and if somebody makes a breakthrough with a car with similar aero and a lot more horses, it could be a long time putting Sunshine back on track for an American record and a hat.
It's been a long, productive week - heck, three years - for Team Sunshine, and I'm certainly not trying to throw a wet blanket on the enthusiasm, nor diminish your success. I am pointing out to you and your fans the obvious hurdles and the potential need for urgency and a swift resolution.
So Dik, right now, I'm standing with James - it's not quite there yet. But James, if there is any way you can get the engine issue sorted out by late May, and unless there are cards you’re not showing, 2013 just might be the year.
Congratulations, my friends.