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Progress on the Ford Special

Post by Rob » Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:50 pm

Peter and the Fawcett group are working away on our racer. Next up, install 3:1 gears and painting. Below are fabricated seat buckets:
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Extended clutch/low pedal:
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Lengthened steering column and false tank hiding longer engine block:
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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by DHort » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:29 pm

Thank you for the photos Rob. Enjoy watching all that Peter and crew can accomplish.
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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:48 pm

Nice workmanship!
Thanks for the update.
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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by KeithG » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:59 pm

Thanks for the update, Rob. Can't wait to see the finished car....

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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by Kaiser » Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:26 pm

Beautifull work Rob, it is going to be a monster ! :D
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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by Scott_Conger » Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:00 pm

What is the genesis for the need to extend the pedals? That much additional length is going to increase the throw of the pedals considerably as well as increase mechanical advantage on the bands.
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Re: Progress on the Ford Special

Post by John Warren » Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:06 pm

Easier to lock and go. It probably in this case, has much to do with how it was when it was racing. Looking great Rob! thanks,jw
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