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Post by indycals on Oct 9, 2014 5:05:37 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 9, 2014 6:11:26 GMT -5
I've not seen many photos of Clark's car from this year. At the risk of sparking another big debate, is the 67 Lotus 38 much changed from the 66 car? Thanks
John
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 8:39:39 GMT -5
The big tank on the side of the car.
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Post by indy on Oct 9, 2014 9:32:03 GMT -5
The big tank on the side of the car. Qualified with exposed intake trumpets in 1967, too. Small differences in rear view mirror and support for exhaust pipes. 1966  1967  Jordan |
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Post by indy on Oct 9, 2014 9:51:44 GMT -5
Slight difference in the windshields. Plus, there is that helmet surround in 1967. You can see a brake line on the 1966 car that I can't see on the 1967 (rerouted?). Bodywork around the upper suspension piece is a bit different, too.
Jordan
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 9, 2014 11:53:26 GMT -5
So who's going to cast the side tank so we can build this car when Lance does the re-issue?  John |
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Post by indycals on Oct 9, 2014 12:43:13 GMT -5
So who's going to cast the side tank so we can build this car when Lance does the re-issue? John The 1/16 Bandai 1966 Lotus has TWO side tanks (which weren't used at Indy and I believe are optional in this kit as I've seen it built without them). The tanks were used at the 1966 race at Fuji Speedway in Japan, but the car DNQ'd. The Joe Honda Lotus 49 1967 book has an excellent 10 page photo spread from this race (focusing on Clark). |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 12:55:43 GMT -5
So who's going to cast the side tank so we can build this car when Lance does the re-issue? John I'll do it!  |
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Post by lance on Oct 9, 2014 14:02:12 GMT -5
On raceday Clark's side tank was painted white.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 9, 2014 15:22:11 GMT -5
Calvin, I knew you'd take the bait!!
John
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 9, 2014 15:34:28 GMT -5
It now seems that building every car Clark drove at Indy is within reality if I can figure out his 64 car. Really cool. If I live long enough,LOL!
John
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 16:02:54 GMT -5
Calvin, I knew you'd take the bait!! John Only if you do a WIP  .....NO WIP, NO tanks.  |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 16:05:10 GMT -5
if I can figure out his 64 car. Dont worry about that, I'll do the worring for you on that one....or maybe Paul E. can worry about that one for me. |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 9, 2014 16:15:20 GMT -5
Everything hinges on Lance and if he re-issues the Lotus 38
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Post by mjjracer on Oct 9, 2014 17:13:25 GMT -5
Everything hinges on Lance and if he re-issues the Lotus 38 Thirty-Eight, Thirty-Eight, Thirty-Eight! Come on, join the chant! 38-38-38! MJ |
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Post by mjjracer on Oct 9, 2014 17:15:59 GMT -5
So who's going to cast the side tank so we can build this car when Lance does the re-issue? John The 1/16 Bandai 1966 Lotus has TWO side tanks (which weren't used at Indy and I believe are optional in this kit as I've seen it built without them). The tanks were used at the 1966 race at Fuji Speedway in Japan, but the car DNQ'd. The Joe Honda Lotus 49 1967 book has an excellent 10 page photo spread from this race (focusing on Clark). Wait. Jimmy Clark didn't qualify for something?? How is that possible?!?! MJ |
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Post by indy on Oct 9, 2014 18:06:06 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 18:15:32 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 18:18:25 GMT -5
Maybe a DNS but not a DNQ? I wonder if the Joe Honda book meant to say DNS? I dont understand there is so many big names DNS on those results! Why in the heck would they not let them start in a race half way around the world....its a big track.....WHY? If they make it on the race results it usually means the qualified.....maybe it was a shortage of spare parts is the reason why so many didn't start? |
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Post by indy on Oct 9, 2014 18:22:36 GMT -5
Not sure, maybe the DNSs are DNQs?
Jordan
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Post by indycals on Oct 9, 2014 18:31:45 GMT -5
The Joe Honda book says he failed to qualify due to a broken motor.
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 18:47:05 GMT -5
Everything hinges on Lance and if he re-issues the Lotus 38 Thirty-Eight, Thirty-Eight, Thirty-Eight! Come on, join the chant! 38-38-38! MJ Even though I have a 38 to do the 1965 winner I wouldn't mind having another one to do the 1966 winner* as well! Its the spins and wins car. |
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Post by billj on Oct 9, 2014 19:16:50 GMT -5
Michael, the decals look awesome! I hope we get more Lotus 38's to apply them to I'm still drooling for a Bobby Marshman 29, a Clark 34 and that very weird Mickey Thompson fenderskate car. Plus a Lola Graham Hill 1966* car and my life will be nearly complete!! |
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Post by Orso on Oct 9, 2014 19:33:30 GMT -5
Has the '67 car a shorter nose than the '66? it look that way in the pictures
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Post by oldphotos on Oct 9, 2014 19:42:46 GMT -5
The reason for all the DNS was it was 1966 the teams didn't have 18 wheel haulers to haul every thing in the shop like today so the lack of spare parts was the reason a lot of car were listed as DNS. In 1966 the cars were tow on Open trailers behind a Station Wagon or Pick Up Truck, The only race the teams had spare parts was the 500.
Remember when Foyt's Lotus was unable to run at Milwaukee, and he drove his Dirt Car and almost won the race against all the rear engine cars. The only reason he had his dirt car was they race the day before at the Springfield 100, drove overnight to Milwaukee with the dirt car in tow, to meet up with the rest of the team.
Walt
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2014 20:28:25 GMT -5
That makes more sense. Thanks Walt for the info. In other news! There is a tank growing on the side of my 38! After it dries I will sand the rest into shape...  |
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Post by pje on Oct 10, 2014 0:13:46 GMT -5
Since we're all in this wonderful Lotus 38 mood ( I hope Lance is too!)  ", Michael I have a request. Would you be interested in upgrading your 1966 sheet to include the Lotus World Championship decal that is on both sides of the windscreens for both Clark's and Unser's car? Paul Erlendson  |
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Post by indycals on Oct 10, 2014 0:22:16 GMT -5
It was updated quite awhile ago.
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Post by pje on Oct 10, 2014 0:35:42 GMT -5
It was updated quite awhile ago. Oops! That's right, and I'm sure I have the updated sheet too. My old brain isn't working  and I was going by the sheet that you show on your website. Thanks! Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 10, 2014 0:39:47 GMT -5
Sometimes I wonder if Lotus is the most popular car that raced at Indy?
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.....NO WIP, NO tanks. 
", Michael I have a request. Would you be interested in upgrading your 1966 sheet to include the Lotus World Championship decal that is on both sides of the windscreens for both Clark's and Unser's car?
and I was going by the sheet that you show on your website.