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Post by Patrick on Feb 17, 2015 16:46:40 GMT -5
I've been researching other open wheeled formulae in the world and discovered this interesting class of cars raced in Argentina using inline 6 engines. Fords, Dodges, but mostly Chevys...     lots of variety and approaches to this unique formula. SO...I had a monocoque from an IMC Lotus with no lower nose and no suspension...yes, I am crazy!  the chassis had to be lengthened about 1/4" to accommodate the I6 engine which came from the deep spares box that I seem to be famous for...  the engine was given my usual solder bent exhaust and the carb extentions were from a Ferrari exhaust cut up to work...  the Webers were from the AMT Indy Lotus (which are my favorite Ferrari V12 Webers)simply painted silver...  I also added someone's 6 wire distributor...   I decided on an orange car with yellow number circles, but the sponsor decals were a difficult choice...I rummaged through my decal collection and came up with some look alike one to be similar to the prototypes...   it has the "feel" of the crazy sponsor decals of the real cars I think...next will be attaching the bogus suspension and tyres! Crazy, no? Patrick |
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Post by indy on Feb 17, 2015 22:02:53 GMT -5
What a fun project. To call it unique would be an understatement lol Very enjoyable seeing this one come to like.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 22:52:32 GMT -5
Wow, the six banger looks great. I have never heard of this formula, and I have a lot of books! It appears that the second photo is an ex Indycar.
Very cool
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 17, 2015 22:55:21 GMT -5
You are actually starting with a kit, Patrick, I think that's cheating, for you.
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 17, 2015 22:56:26 GMT -5
Man...this is way too cool. Love the thought of using an I-6. You car is really looking Great Patrick.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 18, 2015 2:20:34 GMT -5
You are actually starting with a kit, Patrick, I think that's cheating, for you. That's so funny! Thanks guys all! All this while waiting for putty to dry on the Dino. Retirement has a different meaning in this case. Patrick |
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 18, 2015 7:07:37 GMT -5
i wonder what made these guys decide to go racing with these sixes.
duane
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Post by Chris on Feb 18, 2015 10:30:52 GMT -5
Probably the availability of old Chevy Blocks in that part of the world, lots of old Chevy trucks.. I like Blue #9 with the 4 exhaust pipes to the right up and over and 2 to the left.. thats a very interesting layout for a header, normally 3 and 3 would be the norm... stangeness......Chris
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Post by Patrick on Feb 18, 2015 13:10:50 GMT -5
Well, they are Argentines after all!
Patrick
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Post by raceparke on Feb 18, 2015 14:26:09 GMT -5
How interesting! And you have done a very nice realization of this concept.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 18, 2015 23:50:09 GMT -5
I liked the idea of a scoop over the Webers...so I took two Lotus 38 scoops and sliced them and glued them together to fit...    Somehow I lost a front upright last night so I'll have to use something else. Patrick |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 22, 2015 23:52:04 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Davis on Feb 23, 2015 18:35:03 GMT -5
This is really looking cool Patrick. You sure make me want to build one...that's for sure..
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Post by Patrick on Feb 23, 2015 19:40:53 GMT -5
Gary,
Thanks. It is such a quirky formula. I've watched some vids on YouTube and they're petty quick, too. This kind of bashing is fun. Phantom cars allow you to relax during the building as you have the freedom to pick and choose parts of the "prototypes" that you want. You still do the work cleanly and you end up with a unique car. Fun.
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Mar 6, 2015 14:23:20 GMT -5
Well, it's getting close! A test fit with the wheels on shows off the uniqueness of this formula...    I'm seeking an easy way to solve the windscreen problem...anyone have a windscreen from the old IMC Lotus (Mk29) Indy car model? Patrick |
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Post by Gary Davis on Mar 7, 2015 16:26:01 GMT -5
WOW...does that look KOOL or what....It looks FAST just sitt'in there. Great job Patrick....hope you can find a windscreen for it.
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Post by jamesharvey on Mar 20, 2015 7:52:59 GMT -5
This is a really cool project. Who knew about these cars? They look like a lot of fun. Did you ever find a windshield? If not, please let me know and I will look more carefully through my spares.
Jim
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Post by Patrick on Mar 20, 2015 15:54:38 GMT -5
Thanks Jim...yes, I did get help on that. Now I just have to get the time for final assembly!
Patrick
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