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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 20, 2022 21:12:56 GMT -8
If you're interested, they do reference the chassis stiffeners
The article speaking about the prototype Cougar T/A: "This is the only Cougar that Bud put chassis stiffeners in, from the bottom of the cage running back and over the driveshaft tunnel," David said. "Allegedly, that's because at a Mid-Ohio test, both Pearson and Gurney said the car wasn't stiff enough. Now, it's a very tight car. The chassis is fantastic, and it's very easy to drive." Yeah, I noticed "prototype only". Makes you wonder why. Either it didn't help, but the article would suggest otherwise, or was there something different about the next two cars that maybe they didn't need it?
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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 20, 2022 21:23:24 GMT -8
JC, found this while surfing. Might not help much but they're pretty pictures.
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Post by afx on Jan 21, 2022 4:05:35 GMT -8
Good chapter on the Cougar T/A program in this book.
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Post by afx on Jan 21, 2022 4:11:29 GMT -8
JC, found this while surfing. Might not help much but they're pretty pictures.
Thanks Paul. I have been using their restoration projects for reference on the Foyt car.
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Post by Oldtimer on Jan 21, 2022 8:26:57 GMT -8
Yes, however some that I have seen were inside the cockpit, directly welded on both ends to the bases of the main roll hoop.
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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 22, 2022 14:35:24 GMT -8
Yes, however some that I have seen were inside the cockpit, directly welded on both ends to the bases of the main roll hoop. That would be a nicer way to do it. Probably easier too, clearance wise.
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Post by afx on Jan 22, 2022 16:57:48 GMT -8
I was fortunate enough to acquire another Shelby pan which I again modified to fit the AMT 289 engine. I also modified the kit pan into a deep sump which I will use on the Skip Scott car.
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Post by afx on Jan 24, 2022 3:12:59 GMT -8
Foyt car in primer.
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Post by afx on Jan 28, 2022 18:57:29 GMT -8
Fabricated headers for the Scott car.
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Post by Oldtimer on Jan 29, 2022 6:54:25 GMT -8
Headers look magnificent!
Can you provide a 25 words or less description of how you did them?
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Post by afx on Jan 29, 2022 8:11:26 GMT -8
Headers look magnificent! Can you provide a 25 words or less description of how you did them? Thanks Jim. Here is a how-to I did on building a roll cage. The techniques I use to shape the bars is the same as I use for headers. www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/149806-how-to-build-a-roll-cage/In a nut shell. - Use solid rod not tubing
- create each tube one-at-a-time
- create the bends with your fingers or round needle-nose pliers
- heat the bend to set the shape
- glue the ends together at the collector
If you have any additional questions just ask.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 31, 2022 7:00:32 GMT -8
JC, Foyt's car looks outstanding in primer, as does the custom made header.
Your Nut shell build method looks to easy. As soon as I saw heat the bend, that's where I'd screw it up for sure.
joel
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Post by afx on Jan 31, 2022 9:57:38 GMT -8
For clarity Joel: - I create the bend cold
- I hold the bend, in the correct shape over a candle until I feel the plastic relax
- Then remove it from the heat still holding it in the correct shape until it cools and sets
- I only use heat If I'm having difficulty getting the bend to maintain shape
I used no heat to make the headers above - all cold bends.
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 4, 2022 6:58:16 GMT -8
JC, You make it sound and look easy, but in reality, it takes quite a lot of skill to make in this case a header that's accurate and fits the engine correctly.
joel
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Post by afx on Feb 11, 2022 14:40:56 GMT -8
Engine for the Scott car.
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