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  1. Judy Gallow Aircraft Windshield Company...

    Judy Gallow
    Aircraft Windshield Company
    judy@aircraftwindshield.com
    gallo1313@aol.com
    10871 Kyle Street
    Los Alamitos CA
    United States of America
    (562) 430-8108
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    FAT Performance in Orange, CA?

    FAT Performance in Orange, CA?
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    Cp2195

    Yes, that is my only option unless someone has actual experience. The unusual thing is the bolts are 3/8 UNF.

    Ian
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    AP CP2195 Caliper rebuild.

    I'm rebuilding my AP CP 2195 calipers (like FF but in alloy) including new Pistons, seals, the seal between the two halves of the caliper, new bolts etc

    I have been able to find a torque setting...
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    Hmmm. Not sure what that is. If it were the...

    Hmmm. Not sure what that is. If it were the starting pump drive it should rotate freely.

    Ian
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    What is this?

    Hi,
    In my experience these have not been momentry switches. Perhaps it has bee incorrectly replaced? The other alternative perhaps is could it be a trigger for the fire system?
    Many cars of this...
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    What is this?

    It the eye the safety crews could pull to kill all power. Basically the same as the ignition switch on the dash. Used to be the idea was they could pull it with a hook on a pole to kill power to...
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    I'm afraid Burt has left us. Ian SoCal

    I'm afraid Burt has left us.

    Ian
    SoCal
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    Custom Fuel Cell

    Aero Tech Services in Santa Fe Springs, CA (562) 696-1128

    The best I've seen in years. Long way for you but I'd say worth the effort.

    Ian
  10. Thread: OMS

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    Airfoil design

    If you check out the FIA regs for F3 the wing profiles are provided with coordinates. They are spec in F3

    Ian
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    Gearing for March 76B/FT-200

    Hi,

    I'm wondering if anyone can help me with the gear ratios used in a 76 March Formula Atlantic Car with an FT-200. I'm mostly concerned about the West Coast tracks but will compile a sheet for...
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    March Wheels

    I've been looking around for some wheels for my March 76B, not that I'll need them anytime soon, I'm just checking things off my list.

    I've found some used ones and reasonable prices, but as has...
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    Kawasaki

    I noticed the Kawasaki too! I've been passively looking for one for a while; would love to have one. I remember when they were first out, they were a wild ride!

    Ian
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    Maybe

    Forsgrini Mk10A F/A?
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    Studs

    ARP has some that are listed for specific locations in an engine, but I didn't see anything that would work for my needs.

    Ian
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    Threaded Studs

    Hi,

    I'm restoring my 1989 DB3 and there are a few places that I would like to replace the studs. I'd be looking for studs that are UNC at one end and UNF at the other and made from a high tensile...
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    Dallara F3 F. Upright

    Hi,

    Just wondering if anyone has a copy of a Dallara F3 Manual, later the better, and would be willing to share the front upright section.

    Thanks,

    Ian
  18. Thread: Solidworks

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    Solidworks

    Hi Neil,

    Thanks for the info.

    We used to have a really good 2D model at Reynard but I seem to have lost any copies of it. I'm am only looking to do some basic proportional modeling, with the...
  19. Thread: Solidworks

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    Solidworks

    Just wondering if anyone has a SolidWorks model of a driver they would be willing to share. Something where the various parts can be moved would be really good!
    Thanks,

    Ian
  20. Thread: Engines

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    F1000 Engines

    Thanks very much.

    That is exactly what I needed.

    Ian
  21. Thread: Engines

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    Engines

    Given that the Suzuki GSXR is the engine of choice for most at the moment, are there specific model years that seem better than others or are all years considered fairly equal. Do the newer...
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    Thanks for the clarification.

    I was looking at the possibilities of a longitudinal engine re-using the 'stock' gears in a conventional transaxle layout.

    There are interesting possibilities . . . Sorry 'were'!
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    Transmission interpretation

    It only states that the gears remain stock, doesn't say anything about its location etc.

    Mentioning sequential shift seems redundant if you must use stock gears doesn't it!

    Ian
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    Transmission Rules interpretation

    8. Transmission/Final Drive
    A. Rear wheel drive only is permitted.
    B. The final drive ratio is unrestricted. Internal transmission gears shall remain stock.
    C. Cars may use sequentially shifted...
  25. Thread: Sad

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    Sad

    Or not . .
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    Sad

    That's great news!

    Change can be good . .

    Ian
  27. Thread: Sad

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    Star Mazda

    Hi

    Is there something already in progress?

    Ian
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    Brazing Rod

    Hi,

    I've not been able to find Sifbronze #2 Rod in the US but the UK web site shows the rod having a Ultimate tensile strength of 540 N/mm2 (78.3kpsi) It has 9% nickel.

    Have also forund...
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    Frame Repairs

    Hi,

    I have a Lola T-202 that needs a little repair in the area of the 'horns' that hold the front radiator. The chassis was built using nickel-bronze technique as was typical in England at the...
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    JW Mitchell

    Hi,

    We are just getting the valuation for an appriser car by car and once a price has been established I will post all the information we have, more photograps, list of spares etc and the asking...
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    JW Mitchell Cars

    Hi,

    We will be posting the prices of the cars along with many more detailed photographs soon. Just as soon as we've figured out the market value of each of the cars.

    Ian
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    JW Mitchell Cars

    I was recently invited to view a few cars that remain of the many driven by the late JW Mitchell in order to help with getting them ready to be sold. This was just a first viewing and the cars are...
  33. Vintage Racecar Formula Atlantic Market Review

    Hi,

    I wonder if anyone has a copy of the Market study that Vintage RaceCar did a month or so back on the Formula Atlantics that they could scan and send me. I've ordered a back issue, but who...
  34. Thread: NDT

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    NDT

    Just wondering if anyone has a referal for Nondestructive testing in Southern California. I'd like to find someone who can do dye-penetrant and Magnetic partical Inspection, I have the normal...
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    Epoxy

    Take a look at PTM&W they may have something.

    Ian
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    Richard Wilkinson

    Hi,

    I would like to contact Richard Wilkinson, I believe he is in the LA area.

    I would be most grateful if anyone could provide me with a phone number or some other means to make contact.
    ...
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    Wilbur Bunce

    Hi,

    I know there were some threads a while ago about contacting Wilbur Bunce, but does anyone have a current contact number or email address for him?

    Thanks,

    Ian
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    Barn Find

    Hi,

    What year is it? Do you have any pictures? Might you be interested in selling it on?

    Thanks,

    Ian
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    Barn find

    How about some details, pictures and what you plan to do with the car?

    Ian
  40. Thread: Rf86 ff2000

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    RF86 Restoration

    Hi,

    The 86 Van Diemen FF2000 I would like to race next year is in need of a fair amount of work before it can see the track again. Can anyone help me with sources of parts for this car? Does...
  41. Thread: Rf86 ff2000

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    Rf86 ff2000

    Hi,
    I considering coming back to racing after a very long period away! One car that I could use is a 1986 VD FF2000 but its not clear to me where I could race this car. It seems to be too new for...
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    Attractions of F1000

    I have to agree with Mike. Even though I have no stake in this class - yet - I feel expression of my attraction to the class might halp. That fact that we can use the very latest engine technology...
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    Rear Frame

    Hi Jay,

    I'm wondering if the 44.5 Lbs quoted includes the Diff assembly or not.

    Thanks,

    Ian
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    Prepreg Color

    BD,

    Most Prepreg has a clear(ish) resin which when used with carbon gives a black overall finish. Carbon Prepreg can also be ordered with black resin, as is often done if you are mixing carbon...
  45. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    I have to agree with some of each of the previous...

    I have to agree with some of each of the previous posts. Matt is correct in going with proven aero and suspension, I think we have done the same. Having said that I think that the differences...
  46. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    Hi Clark, I believe in applying technology in...

    Hi Clark,

    I believe in applying technology in every way possible to improve quality and reduce cost. The downside is the invetment in CAD design (it's me and I'm cheap!) and the tooling. No way...
  47. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    Lower Rear Wing

    Hi Clark,

    The lower wing is something I spent days working on in the wind tunnel for a previous project with similar difuser dimensions. In that instance it worked very well, but it was very...
  48. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    Zero Keel and Front Suspension

    Hi,

    I’ll confess to not having had time to fully explore and understand the zero-keel driven geometry, but as the F1 teams were driven to it by the ever raising of the front wing by regulation,...
  49. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    Phoenix

    Matt,
    I know the Phoenix is a mythical Bird, but just how do you get a car to levitate like that?!

    Seriously though, that is scarily similar. Following your progress has been extremely...
  50. Thread: Sneak Peek!

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    Conversion Service

    Hi Sean,

    I'm afraid I have no interest in conversions. My interest, and the sole reason I'm doing this, is to design the 'bitchin-ist' little car I can - without any more compromises than...
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