RaceCar 101
Update on the widebody build for Simola Hillclimb 2024. The idea behind rescuing a derelict racecar for the HillClimb, was to have no emotional attachment in the very likelihood of a racing incident.Well that didn’t […]
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Cut, Weld, Repeat
Weekend of cutting, grinding, welding, body filler and sanding, sanding, sanding, welder repairs and confusion.After carefully securing new panel onto old body, to single mindedly focus on all attention on welding… and the car immediately […]
Read moreBaptism of Fire
What a week, baptism of fire would be an understatement. Starting with fabricating, ending with body filler, and some body parts may have lost their identifying features.Huge shoutout to Dawie from @raptor_coating_sa for guiding me […]
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Panic Mechanic
When one slowly and carefully turn the crank of your freshly built 1750 bottom end. And the grinding is undeniable. Check everything while contemplating the effort and cost of stripping the motor while questioning why […]
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