Saturday, May 30, 2009

Rainy week

Had to wait all week before I could apply the final coat of paint. Now wet sand and shoot the clear lacquer and wait for the decals, then done.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Now some goodies for the crew.

The "Justice Brothers" where always promoting. I've acquired a number of items, including old jackets with the large patch on the back from the 1970's.




Ed Justice Jr. scanned a article showing the crew standing around the race car with there team jackets on. So I had my graphic shop embroidered "Racing Team" on the back like the originals. I think the jacket came out real nice.

Paint

Have the first coat of paint on the wing. Waiting on the weather to apply the second coat. Ordered more decals for the wing.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Busy Week

It's been a busy week, unfortunately little had to do with the car. Talked to the engine builder, the heads are done, but still waiting on the pistons. This means Mid-Ohio in June is off the table, and in 3 weeks would be Road America. I think the focus now will be on Watkins Glen in September.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Set-Up

Now with the tires, I can start the suspension set-up. Toe, caster, camber, ride height, bump steer etc. I'll use the settings I recorded as I dismantled the car as a starting point. But as mentioned earlier, this car was a reassembled basket case, so who knows.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Tires Mounted


The rear tires just barely fitted on my tire machine, but no problem, mounted and there ready to go.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Goodyears are here!


One step closer, now if I could just get the engine done.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers day to all the Moms out there.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Decals


Using the old photos for placement of the decals. The Valvoline and Champion decals are reproduced from originals 1970's I have and the L&M is original. On another note, Goodyear called, and the tires will be shipped next week.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Nose support done

Polished , repaired and ready for installation.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Front nose and radiator support

The support attaches to the front of the tub, where it houses the radiator for the engine and supports the nose. A few repairs and then a good cleaning will make this usable again in short order.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Rear Wing

Stripped the paint and made a few repairs. No trace of any other color paint under the Yellow. I assume this wing was made by Zeke Justice the chief mechanic on the car.