New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985

[paul lancaster]

Thanks jay, I spoke with john just after he bought the f5000 katipo that he was getting rebuilt, he said he also had the ex reg cook mini, any one know what happened to both of these cars.
also jay, there was a honda civic that ran in shellsport, I think it ran rexona sponsorship, with possibly a female driver, it was on trademe for sale a few years ago, it had alot of factory gear in it.

[Rod Grimwood]

The Civic Mrs Parnell from Paraparamu (north of Wellington) drove it. Hubby built it etc.

[Rod Grimwood]

Jay you say, "The Avenger actually set the fastest lap of the weekend in the class but had Gearbox issues as half the field did. (Bloody fast Avenger!) We had 12 entrys in total so numbers were up and down all weekend due to the weak gearbox issues."

This is a problem with the old 4 speed gear we all used way back then. I actually went to a Celica 5 speed back in late 80s to stop this when ran in Sports Sedans 2Lt. I would not use this in historic shellsport, but would like to use a Sierra box as this saves changing diffs for different tracks and last abit longer.
Maybe something to be addressed,

Then we can really start a good old fight and use something found in corner of garage under some other bits. LOL

[Carlo]

Noddy fitted a Rocket box when he built up the Avenger, suspect that it still has the original box and internals as until now I can not recall it ever giving any issues, guess the used by date has finally arrived. Allan Farr's Escort likewise has a Rocket box and aside from the occasional replacement of bearings, syncro cones, detent blocks & springs it lasted until better than 30 years and it was only of recent times that a new gear kit was fitted.

[John McKechnie]

Rod- +1

[Racer Rog]

He did mention that the problem only happened when it was a shared drive, can't remember who the other driver was, but reckon you would know.

Roger

[PETER FRANICEVIC]

The Rod Collingwood coupe is owned by Ian Maskell who has had it for about 25 years and has raced in SS2000,classics etc;
There are some photos earlier in this thread, the old beauty (the coupe not Maskell) has just had a freshen up and will be out there again soon.

[Jay]

Jay you say, "The Avenger actually set the fastest lap of the weekend in the class but had Gearbox issues as half the field did. (Bloody fast Avenger!) We had 12 entrys in total so numbers were up and down all weekend due to the weak gearbox issues."

This is a problem with the old 4 speed gear we all used way back then. I actually went to a Celica 5 speed back in late 80s to stop this when ran in Sports Sedans 2Lt. I would not use this in historic shellsport, but would like to use a Sierra box as this saves changing diffs for different tracks and last abit longer.
Maybe something to be addressed,

Then we can really start a good old fight and use something found in corner of garage under some other bits. LOL

Funny you should mention 5 speed toyota box. We do run these gearboxes in some of these cars mainly because they take the pounding better than the original stuff. We don't feel there is any advantage by running a 5speed t50. The ratios are actually very similar to the ford box. John and the technical committee for the revival, fitted that into the revised rules and regs that we now use.

[Jay]

Thanks jay, I spoke with john just after he bought the f5000 katipo that he was getting rebuilt, he said he also had the ex reg cook mini, any one know what happened to both of these cars.
also jay, there was a honda civic that ran in shellsport, I think it ran rexona sponsorship, with possibly a female driver, it was on trademe for sale a few years ago, it had alot of factory gear in it.

Rod.
Don't know about those cars fella but I know there is an early civic being built for paul goodman (Elevate Bar)here in christchurch. This may be the old civic from back then. Hopefully it will nearing completion before the end of this season.

[Steve Holmes]

Not actually a Shellsport car, I grabbed this photo from the SCCA Trans-Am Facebook page. But a cool looking car, and the similarities between this and the cars contesting the Shellsport series are clear to see.

Pretty cool tow rig too!

[Spgeti]

There was a Datsun 210 Coupe for sale a while back on TM, even with its set back engine etc look good in RED/White & Blue and $9000.

Was a good place to start.

There are a few of these B and C Sedans for sale over in the States....food for thought.

[Hart1598]

yes the yellow one I bought from Roy in 2004, it has been rebuilt as it last ran, same every thing, had to upgrade cage, seat and harness, but that's all.

A couple of shots from Hampton Downs this weekend that may be relevant to the thread... (is the red car a Shellsport car? Be gentle... this stuff is all before my time unfortunately )


IMG_6255 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr


IMG_6278 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr


IMG_6273 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr


IMG_6293 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr

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[Hart1598]

I have it, Auto Trader car, ran by Roy Harrington, I got it in 2004

[Kevin Hirst]

I have it, Auto Trader car, ran by Roy Harrington, I got it in 2004

If that is you Rex, will we be likely to see it on track soon

[khyndart in CA]

Kevin,
This is my Rex Hart photo, with his back to the camera, talking to my brother before a hill climb at Otorohanga in 1969

(Ken Hyndman photo )

[khyndart in CA]

Here is a photo of the Paul Fahey FVA Escort on the trailer after getting damage to the right front area, at Baypark.
Can someone please fill in what happened and when.
Thanks.

(Ken Hyndman photo )

[John McKechnie]

Baypark at an early outing pre December 1969.
the diff LSD wasnt set up properly and it steered itself into the wooden fence.
No driver error from Paul Fahey.

[khyndart in CA]

Thanks John