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Post by 2whl on Mar 10, 2022 17:57:04 GMT -8
Thanks guys. I'm really enjoying this build After getting the black on the side pods sorted and the main tub painted, I decided to fit the supports. Mock-up of the main chassis. And another of the drivetrain. 251
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 11, 2022 4:05:48 GMT -8
Great work on that powertrain so far Paul.
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Post by pnance26 on Mar 11, 2022 6:25:49 GMT -8
Most excellent work!
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Post by 2whl on Mar 12, 2022 18:53:33 GMT -8
Thanks Joe and Patrick I decided to strain my eyeballs and put the bolt detail into the rear wheel and front suspension. I managed to only lose 3 bolts to the carpet monster. Fortunately there are enough extra that they will not be missed. 331
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 12, 2022 19:55:05 GMT -8
You're flying through the early stages of this build for sure. The dry fitting of the side pods, chassis and engine/trans looks like you've got everything well under control.
Are the last few pictures of the start of the front suspension just test fitting, or are you already assembling it?
joel
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Post by 2whl on Mar 12, 2022 20:03:34 GMT -8
You're flying through the early stages of this build for sure. The dry fitting of the side pods, chassis and engine/trans looks like you've got everything well under control. Are the last few pictures of the start of the front suspension just test fitting, or are you already assembling it? joel Thanks Joel. The front suspension pics are of the actual assembly.
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Post by chrissmith on Mar 13, 2022 7:18:17 GMT -8
Looking good. Gotta love the sound of “ping” as the part goes flying by and having no idea where it went 😬
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Post by 2whl on Mar 13, 2022 7:55:53 GMT -8
Looking good. Gotta love the sound of “ping” as the part goes flying by and having no idea where it went 😬 And you only find it AFTER you've installed it's replacement
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Post by 2whl on Mar 14, 2022 10:27:26 GMT -8
I spent Sunday finishing off the lower part of the engine along with the tiny details on the valve covers. I also was able to finish off the wheels and get a start on the rear chassis detail. 406
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 14, 2022 11:41:48 GMT -8
Wow, does that engine look good so far, as does the Goodyear tires and wheels. the start of the chassis tub is something I'm really looking forward to.
I've got one question about the engine, well not the engine but the change from Ford to Cosworth on the cam covers. Why the change in name, and when did it take place?
joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 14, 2022 12:49:56 GMT -8
Wow, does that engine look good so far, as does the Goodyear tires and wheels. the start of the chassis tub is something I'm really looking forward to. I've got one question about the engine, well not the engine but the change from Ford to Cosworth on the cam covers. Why the change in name, and when did it take place? joel Anything I've seen from 79/80/81 would have said "FORD".
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Post by chrissmith on Mar 14, 2022 13:16:57 GMT -8
I think this would have to do with the fact that Williams sponsor was from the Middle East and Ford had an issue with it.
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Post by 2whl on Mar 14, 2022 14:06:22 GMT -8
Wow, does that engine look good so far, as does the Goodyear tires and wheels. the start of the chassis tub is something I'm really looking forward to. I've got one question about the engine, well not the engine but the change from Ford to Cosworth on the cam covers. Why the change in name, and when did it take place? joel Williams was getting major sponsorship from Saudi at this time. The Saudi government had barred Ford from the country as part of the Israel boycott which started in 1972 and didn't end until 1987. So the team appeared with either a blank valve cover or a Cosworth badged cover. At this time the Williams team was considered the "factory" team. So it has been said that they were the only team to have the Cosworth lettering.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 14, 2022 14:06:36 GMT -8
So they switched back to Ford when that sponsorship ended? joel
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Post by 2whl on Mar 14, 2022 14:14:32 GMT -8
I'm not sure about that. The reason I know about the Cosworth or blank question is because it was asked about on another forum.
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