Michael Clark wrote:Amongst the many things we discussed over dinner was the Silver Arrows racing at Donington - I'm guessing Murray must have mentioned his father was commentating there. I made a comment similar to that of Nigel's and MW responded with something like 'The most boring racing I'd ever seen...'
I'm prepared for boredom - for several hours if required!!
Nodiff wrote:Yes it was first time out. In fact the car was "Finished" (and I use the term reservedly) on the Thursday night, wheeled onto the trailer for the ride up to Hampton. The first time that it was driven, was from my pit area to the scrutineering bay, where the noise scared the bejeezuz out of the scrutineers. Oil feed sorted (disconnected) but some isues with the blower plumbing (only getting about 2 lbs boost instead of the 16 before the connections disconnected) and a rear wheel bearing issue which sidelined it on the Sunday..All will be remedied as I have promised Fred Courtney that I will give hime something to race against next year (Or at the HRSCC Taupo meet in December)
The car is a credit to you Richard. It looks magnificent. I wish I could hear it running.
Yes it is a credit to Richard. He has done every single task on the car except for some aluminium welding and the louvres. Richard even went to panelbeating nightclasses to learn how to make his own panels. Nothing was easy-things like Oleo struts and rubber band suspension are not parts you pick up at your local "Supercheap" shop. A great example of what can be achieved with skill and perseverance.
rf84 wrote:Yes it is a credit to Richard. He has done every single task on the car except for some aluminium welding and the louvres. Richard even went to panelbeating nightclasses to learn how to make his own panels. Nothing was easy-things like Oleo struts and rubber band suspension are not parts you pick up at your local "Supercheap" shop. A great example of what can be achieved with skill and perseverance.
Lets see if we can convince Richard to create a dedicated thread about this car, and his restoration of it. I'd certainly love to see that, and I know many on here would share my thoughts.
crunch wrote:...and it B&W photography the clouds gain a perspective that adds to the image
I agree. I am trying to convince my grandchildren that when I was young the whole world was black and white, and has only recently changed to colour. My closing arguement is to look at the old photos, they re all in B and W. Only mixed success so far but I am working on it.
