All is quite

All has been quite.  Just got back from a 6 day road trip through 5 states at antique sales and auctions getting merchandise for our next show. 
Haven't heard from Brian, but it is still early.    Not much work until the parts comeback.

Magazine ad

Magazine ad for the F5000 Drivers Association.  Placed in Victory Lane magazine.  Hope it drums up some more interest.

Mission accomplished

 Wasn't sure if Brian was going to be there, but he was.  He's going to crack test the hubs.  That was something on the list during the rebuild, but never done.  So I guess a couple of weeks before I get them back.

Off to Vintage Racing Services today

Dropping off the uprights today for the bearing replacement.  Had planned to get there last week, but prepping for the antique show took a little longer than expected. 

A-arm



Lower A arm

 The lower A arm has play at the inner attachment point.  This was something I thought I repaired on the rebuild.  Both sides have the same problem.  A closer look is needed.

Road America

 Going to Road America in July after all. With the event at Watkins Glen in June, it really doesn't make any sense to go back to Watkins Glen in September.

Also might bring some of my F5000 memorabilia to Road America. Seb, the organizer of the F5000 group asked if this was possible. I did it at Watkins Glen in 2008, and it was well received. But back in 2008 the truck didn't have a race car in it. So to accomplish this, I would have to think about a small trailer for the showcases and poster panels.
Haven't forgotten about Air Adventure, still plan on going.  But the price of Avgas might stop this plan.  Won't know until July

3 sided wall display for posters.  Watkins Glen 2008





 Showcases for race programs



Eric's on the move

I just heard from Eric.  He's in England visiting the Lola factory.  Hope he is trying to convince them to make the old parts again for our cars.

Vintage Racing Services next week

Talked to Brian and next week will drop off the wheel bearing work.  Should be done mid-March.  No time for the car this week or next.

F5000 ad

The F5000 Drivers association are going to use the modified Christmas card in a couple of the Vintage Racing magazines for promoting this years events.  Excellent choice if I must say so.

All 4 corners removed

Now with all 4 uprights removed and can take them to Brian for the installation of new wheel bearings.  Yes, I did decide to leave this work to the expert.  Last year I was always worried about a bearing failure.  I don't want worry about that again this year.

Race car weekend after all

As it turns out, the trip to Virginia was cancelled.  So Saturday morning I'll remove the other rear upright and take care of a few other items on the car.

Left rear upright removed

Removed the left rear upright.  Did notice a little play in the lower "A" arm.   I'll take a look at that later.  Not sure if I'll get to the right side before next week.  Heading down to Virginia for a couple of days.

Next the rear bearing housing

 Now with both front bearing housing removed, I'll start on the rear ones.  Should have them both removed by Thursday evening.  I'm leaning toward taking them to Brian.






Front wheel bearing housing.(upright)






Rear wheel bearing housing.(upright)



Started on the right front

Spent a couple of hours yesterday on the car.  Removed the right front wheel bearing housing.  After taking a longer look at replacing the bearings.  I might decide to send this work out to Brian at Vintage Racing Services.  I'm not sure if I'm up to this task.  I'll give it a couple of days of thought.

Did someone say Snow?

I was going to go on another rant about the snow, but after seeing what happen to Chicago.  I'll pass.

Next week it's a trip to Virgina and then in a couple of weeks is our first antique show of the year.  Guess it looks like March before I really get back on the car.  Most of the work needed has to be done in warmer weather anyway, so nothing really lost.