Everything looking good

Since Brian was already replacing the bearings, I also had I'm make a new water cooling line.  As you can see, it got a small bend in it from the RA incident.  It also had other damage from many years earlier.

Already for installation.

Parts

Picking up the wheel bearing work tomorrow, and the plane's annual should also be completed .  Busy day ahead.

More snow

Picked up 8" of snow yesterday.  Very glad we got the plane into the hanger Tuesday.  It probably would have been another week before that opportunity came around again.

Bearing work completed

Just heard from Brian, all the parts past the crack test and all the wheel bearings have been installed.  All that's left is for me to pickup the parts. 

The plane

Not much happening with the race car so it's airplane time.  The planes annual is due by the end of month.  John the mechanic has a muffler on order and should be here this week.  So maybe next week we'll get in in the shop for it's inspection.  I also have my bi-annual that was due last month.  Every 2 years all pilots are required to have 1 hour of flight time and 1 hour ground time with a flight instructor.  Once the plane comes back, I'll go up with the instructor and get that out of the way. 

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.