Ok, just a little bit of work.

Needed a break from the prep for the antique show. Did a little more rivet removal on the nose. Last week I was talking to my airplane mechanic, John. He said he would help me re-rivet the aluminium structure once I got it all straightened out. He's semi- retired and goes to Florida for the winter, so this I can't put off.

The more I remove the worst it gets.

Right side


Left side.

U.S. Vintage Grand Prix September 9-12

I've attended as a spectator the last 3 years. Great event and probably the largest historic gathering on the East coast. I had hoped the F5000 series would return to this event this year. But that was not to be. I might consider participating in this race next year, even if the F5000 cars don't come, it's a great track and it's close.

We have a antique show over labor day weekend, a week off, then another show the following weekend. If I get the time, sure would like to go up to Watkins Glen for this event. I belong to the club that organizes it, so my ticket is free. We'll see what happens.

The race car, still under the cover. I did work a little on the aluminum shroud that holds the nose and radiator. Starting to drill out the many rivets that it's assembled with. Still hoping the one from Eric is a good match, but I know it's not a perfect match.

Update

I did contact the race shop to see about a radiator and nose. He said he might have the radiator and a mold for the nose. It's large warehouse and might be a week or two before in can take a look. These guys are still busy, it's just the middle of the race season for them.
The next couple of months will be focused on business and home. I think the car will turn into a winter project.

Radiator

Certainly at top of the parts list is the radiator. The choices are, replace with a used one, replace with a new one or repair what I have. The easiest would replace with a used one. I called a race shop that carries a few Lola T192 parts in Michigan. Should hear from them Monday, but I think they sold their last one last year. Option 2, have one custom made. Haven't explored this idea yet, but keeping it in mind. Last would be repair it. Think I will give Brian a call next week to see what he thinks.

Having time on my side, leaves a lot of options. I'll move slowly on this one.

Starting the list

Still a couple of months away before I start any work on the car. So now I'm starting to make a list. Beside the obvious repairs, I do want to replace all the wheel bearings. Right now I'm using the ones that came with the car. I think I will feel better with new bearings. Also want to look into new brake pads, same story, using the ones that came with the car. That's just the start.