Happy Mothers Day

             Happy Mothers day to all the Moms out there.

The final piece of the puzzle

The radiator arrived today, just as UPS said it would. In order to make the necessary modifications to the radiator support, I needed the radiator. To make sure the nose fits correctly, I need the radiator mounted in the support. I guess what I'm trying to saying; I required all 3 at the same time to install it correctly.

Tomorrow I'll drop it off at the radiator shop and have them pressure test and flush it.

The dog ring problem has been resolved, ordered a couple from Chuck Haines. They should be here early next week.

Dog rings NG

Went to put the gear box back together and found the dog rings I purchased this past winter on ebay won't fit.  Wow, I'm batting 1000.  Eric also purchased the dog rings from the same ebay guy.  He hasn't tried them yet.  He will tonight.  Stay tuned.

Nose repair.

With nice weather in hand, started to remove the paint on the damage nose.  The new plan is to attempt a repair to the broken one and work on the spare one.  With just a month before my first event, I think this is the best direction to go.  Having never work with a fiberglass mold before, I'm going to save this project for summer.

2nd gear NG

Just started to change the gear ratios for Watkins Glen and discovered the 2nd gear I purchased over the winter doesn't fit. 

The one on the right is correct.  The one on the left is my replacement, must of fit a similar transmission.  But doesn't fit mine. 

Radiator has departed Seattle.

My radiator is on the way.  Should be here next Thursday. 

UPS tracking

Front uprights installed.

The front uprights are installed and most everything is bolted up.  Next  item is cleanup the exhaust headers and install them.  After that it's changing the gear ratios to Watkins Glen.

Radiator on the way.

Talked to Eric yesterday and he will be sending my much needed radiator this week.  I also asked if he got his tub(chassis) back yet from being completely rebuilt.  He said "not yet", but it is suppose to be completed this week.  Eric is really going to be pressed to get the car to Watkins Glen.

Right rear completed

Finished the right rear suspension.  Now to the front.

Left rear completed

 Finished up the left rear this afternoon and now working on the right side.

 

This side will need the same shim work as the left.

Shim

Working on the left rear suspension, placed a small shim on the inner A arm pickup point.  That should take up the play.  The other side will get the same.

Watkins Glen schedule

Just received the Watkins Glen schedule.  The F5000 cars are the featured race of the weekend.   Also the 2 qualifying races on Saturday will be just F5000 cars.  Plus, we have use of the garage's.  Just like at the Rahal event last year.
I just hope enough cars show up, the organizers would like 15 F5000 cars.  Last  year only 11 cars entered .  This is a new event plus it's a non-spectator one.  I expect low attendance overall.

Lime Rock Park

Every year for almost 30 years Lime Rock race track has had a Labor Day weekend historic race.  The track has always been my favorite.  A couple of years ago the F5000 drivers group polled it's members and very few wanted to race there. 
So I contacted the track to see if my car was eligible.  Was told to send in the registration form and hopefully I will be accepted.

Lime Rock Park

Two months to go

Two months until Watkins Glen.

Starting to work on the front suspension and now that the weather is getting a little warmer, it's time to look at the noses.  Definitely need two, still like to repair the broken one if possible.

Sun n' Fun

This is the sister event to Air Adventure(Oshkosh) held every year in Florida.  I never attended this one and glad I didn't decide to go this year.  This just happened today(Thursday)