This is the first time I've had the opportunity to design a racecar cockpit from scratch, putting gauges and switches where I'd like them. If I end up not enjoying the ergonomics, nobody to blame but myself. During 23 years as a commercial pilot, I've spent a lot of time in both good and bad cockpits, so I've got some ideas on what I want from this one. Good lines of sight, … [Read more...] about BUILDING A NEW COCKPIT
AND NOW THE FRONT…
I'm getting the front end back together now, and am almost ready to drop the motor in. The steering, suspension, and brakes are on, and I put the wheels back on to make final measurements for the wheel spacers. … [Read more...] about AND NOW THE FRONT…
REAR SHOCK SEALS
I got the rearend of the Race Wagon back together, and made a set of seals around the rear coil-over shocks to keep debris out of the cockpit. I just used a car tire innertube and some aluminum sheet stock. … [Read more...] about REAR SHOCK SEALS
SOME FRESH PAINT
We got the interior and engine compartment painted today. Now it's time to reassemble the goon. … [Read more...] about SOME FRESH PAINT
WORKING ON THE LITTLE STUFF
This weekend is VARA's British Extravaganza at Buttonwillow Raceway. I'm sorry I won't be attending, either as a competitior or as a crewmember. It's always a great event that includes special Challenge Races, a British Car Show, period dress-ups, and a bar-b-que. I'm getting a few little things done on the Race Wagon this week: mounting the hood pins, welding in the window … [Read more...] about WORKING ON THE LITTLE STUFF
CALIFORNIA MILLE 2010
Today was the pre-launch day for the 2010 California Mille Rally. It is held out front of the Fairmont Hotel, one of San Francisco's iconic Nob Hill landmarks. The 4 day, 1000 mile event for the rich and famous graciously invites the unwashed masses to view their lovely cars before they head out for a good flogging. I'm glad to see cars like this actually being driven rather … [Read more...] about CALIFORNIA MILLE 2010