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Well I got away with it..........for a bit.

Thanks to forum members, such an amazing resource. I have sent a email off to Ashley. The attic cleaning continues.

Mike

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Another attic discovery, I have a new unused set of headers (marked crossflow) for what appears to be a Formula Ford. The ID label is mostly torn off, but hoping someone may recognize the logo. I...

Thanks so much

Mike Summers

https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=93535&stc=1Got this in a business deal a couple years ago. Boxed and put away, now would like to identify the maker. All steel crank for...

Terry, not sure why you cant reach them...…….I talked to Ken there yesterday. You have the correct phone 209 754-5802. You can email at ken@davebean.com

They are cranking out Lotus stuff...

Good Evening group...……...I wanted to throw out a concern that I have relating to clutch pedal pressure and movement but may not have all of the relevant information needed.

So just putting...

I am having a senior moment and cannot remember who the Spax distributor is here on the West Coast...……….help please??

Mike Summers

Hello, I am preparing a back up set of wheels for my Lotus 23 would like some opinions of the correct method of having them crack checked. They are Lotus Wobblys, and are magnesium.

Mike Summers...

I can attest that DBE is alive, well and open. I was there today. Not sure what time you called. Since Ken is the only one working parts, he might have been on a lunch break and the phones...

Is there a source for the outer adjustable clamp/bracket on sway bars?? Clamp on the bar that locates the vertical link to the suspension. Will have front and rear bars made next week and would...

Anyone remember a early 70's era formula ford racer by the name of Jim Boone. Only info I have is that he was a So Cal guy (Simi Valley) and raced a Legrand MK10 FF. If someone knows him or how to...

Todd, will you please contact me off list. Have a couple questions

Mike Summers
bluesbrother30@yahoo.com

Clarification, the studs will have full engagement although just short of the top of the new wheel nut

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Steve, that is a consideration when I think about it. The nuts will have full engagement on the
stud. The ends will be about 1/4 inch recessed in the nut. I could have the nuts milled down a bit...

See attached pic. The Porter supplied nut on the left. Stock Triumph on the right

Thanks Dave

I called Mini Mania this morning. Problem is the knurling diameter of my Triumph wheel stud is 0.522, far bigger than the Mini parts. Still searching

Mike

So got these really great wheel nuts from Porter...........now I need about 1/2 inch longer wheel studs. I have the stock early Triumph parts right now. 3/8 x 24 studs that are 1.400 in overall...

Thanks Greg, looks like i will be ordering a kit

Mike

Thanks to Dan for the referral to Neil Porter. Called Neil yesterday and described my problem. Full set of new and correct wheel nuts were in the post after he got off the phone. Arrived today and...

Just out of curiosity, does it do any real good wrapping the surface of the tires in some type of plastic wrap if not being used for several months?

Mike Summers

Sorry for the bother but need some input from the list. Restoring my MK10 LeGrand. I bought a set of used Panasport wheels that had been used on a unknown brand FF. My LeGrand hubs are typical...

I have seen small metal clips that hold metal brake/clutch lines to the frame tubes on many FF cars. They are probably a 3/4 circle and have a small notch for the metal line. Are these still made??...

I am looking for a retail source to buy a fixture used to time the cams on a Ford Twin Cam motor. This fixture would hold the dial indicator to the aluminum cylinder head. I have seen one in a...

Looking to find the retail source for this part. It is the bracket that is on the top and bottom of the rear upright. Connects the links from the uprights to the chassis. This particular one has all...

Which side of the block does the crank scrapper go on? Facing the front of the motor, Intake is left or Exhaust is right .....1600 Lotus Twin Cam,

thanks

Mike S

18 wide, 9 tall, 3 deep............delivered to my door for just about 320.00 Amazing

ms

Here are some pics of my new radiator from Saldana Racing Products.

Mike S

Just a heads up and a thank you to Zekespeed for the Saldana Racing Products referral. I contacted Dave at Saldana and discussed my needs. I made a drawing and sent it off. He returned a computer...

Apparently I have assumed that you all are supposed to be able to read my mind as I expect my wife to do............although Dan W probably gets what is going on as we are friends off list and knows...

Yep, I like the simplicity of the photo that was posted. I see some fab work coming and then a trip to have Dennis at Norman Racing to do his magic welding. That's why I ask questions on this...

Yes, that is what I was trying to describe!!!

Mike

I have the ducting hose, just looking for some type of attachment or device the I can attach to the caliper mount. Ducting hose attaches to it and it channels air to both sides of the rotor

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I am looking for some sort of a "clamshell" device to aid in the cooling of the front brakes on my Lotus 23. I currently have a ducting hose just pointed at the back of the wheel/disk. Someone...

Second, and last question of the night, I would like to hear some comments on who would build me a aluminum radiator for my FF project.

Mike Summers

Group, can anyone suggest a balance bar assembly that I can adapt to my MK10 LeGrand FF. Have nothing at the moment just about a 10 inch space between the pedal and the master cylinders.

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Rick, do you know what time period that may have happened?? I only knew of 19 as So Cal

Mike

Thought I might repost.

I have a Cal Club roll hoop stamp of 19-1035 on my LeGrand MK10 FF project car. I have tried several sources for the records with no success. Most all say they were...

Looking for contact info for a Bob Schilling. Was a Cal Club guy back in the day. Probably a So Cal guy?

Mike Summers
Sacramento

Was not sure if it was this forum or not. Running the water through the frame tubes on my Lotus. Is there any additive to deter rust that is legal to race with?? Water and exposed steel are not a...

So I seem to have misplaced (ok, I lost them) the aluminum split blocks that hold the steering rack to the chassis. 1 inch diameter hole for the steering rack and the two 1/4 inch bolt holes that...

OK group now is your chance to shine!! I am restoring a 1969 ish LeGrand MK10 FF to use in vintage racing here on the West Coast. I knew very little about the history of the car, only that it was...

Is there a particular make and model of dizzy that is preferred for vintage FF?? Heard something about a Bosch?? Let me know so I can start hunting for one.

Thanks

Mike

Charlie, thank you. I found Brian and have exchanged emails regarding his past LeGrand collection.

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Anyone out there know of and how to contact a Brian Crombie?? Said to be from the Minnesota area.

Mike Summers
California

Brian, please contact me off list ....bluesbrother30@yahoo.com

Attached are pics of the upper control arm parts for my LeGrand MK10 project. Can anyone identify where the cup and ball joint parts might have come from?? The car has Triumph uprights. I am sure...

What model Spax?

Would like to have some comments on available and legal vintage FF shocks. I have a MK10 LeGrand. Fronts are 11.5, rears 12.75 extended. Just starting to shop around and would like some input. ...

Thanks guys!!! On the phone tomorrow.

ms