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I’ve had six Lotus 61’s over the years and I am about your height and weight. What the others has said is good info ..... take the seat out and cast a bead seat will help a lot, removable...

I'm looking forward to attending several of the 50th events. My car will probably be done, but I'll still be coming back from surgery. So I'll be eagerly following your adventures as a spectator.
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Guys - thanks for the input. We are slowly getting closer to filling in the blanks.

I would still till like to find out if anyone connected with LeGrand knew this car. It remains suspect that they...

Log Book/Roll Hoop number is 19-619.

I'm wondering if there might have been a height rule in place for FB at that time causing the flat top.

Here's a follow up to the curiosity about a LeGrand connection. It is suspected that Legrand may have done the conversion to FB configuration. Mr. Chiniquy had also listed LeGrand Race Cars as a...

Awesome !!

The small pieces of this are beginning to align. Hopefully I can find a way to reach out to Pete Halsmer and Russ Mayberry.

It is looking more and more like the conversion was done...

Lathrop is very correct. A lot of Indy shops were making / converting cars for Shriners. One of my Lotus 61's went that route. Plus one of my first projects at Bill Spangler's race shop was helping...

Does anyone have information as to how I might make contact with Chet Kastner or Steve Mignone or others who might have been involved with the California based Jim Russell Racing School in the early...

Just received some information touching on the Chiniquy period of ownership. Records indicate that he switched from racing a Lotus 51 FF to a Lotus FB in late 1970. One form lists him racing a Lotus...

Yes that is the first name in the log book. So far it appears the car was run by him as a FB. It is also believed he purchased the car from Jim Russell. I have not been able to confirm wether Jim...

Thanks for touching base. I look forward to any information you might be able to share.

Awesome! Thank you.

Yes. The standard roll hoop has a curved top..This is the first one I have ever seen with a flat top. Here's a few of my former cars with standard configuration. Must be a story there somewhere.

Gary

Again, thanks for your feedback. Each fragment that we get helps to complete the puzzle, and your comments have really helped us verify some things. The overall task is somewhat difficult...

In an earlier day the car looked like this. I'm thinking the photo is from approximately 1972 when the log book began with Mr. Chinquey.

Do you have any information on how I might contact Mr.Chinquey ? I have many questions about the modifications. Your info tracks with fragments we are trying to confirm. Many thanks for your input....

I have recently found a photo of Mr. Ulrick sitting in the car. He was listed in the log book as the owner/driver circa 1979. Unique parts of the car are still present as the car sits today. Perhaps...

T-Tom.
Yep. Thats the one.

I' m finding this all somewhat humorous. In the early 70's this car appears to have been much more successful. But, as it sits now, there's a lot to be considered. I...

Fitfan - tell me more. What time period did you see the car? Who was driving? What color was it? Do you have any grid sheets or results? Photos? Thanks.

Guys, I need your help. In reading some of the other posts there seems to be a lot of knowledge out there about early FB cars. Recently I purchased Lotus 61/FF/140. It is configured to what appears...

Do any of you West Coast guys recognize some of the previous owners names? Perhaps have contact info ?

Mike- you've been around this stuff a long time. Does any of this ring a bell ??

Rick - your input is awesome. Still laughing. My former IndyCar buddies can't wait to get their hands on this car. I'm sure it will become a different animal. If you learn more about this car please...

Robert

Thanks. Hopefully there are some others out there that will be able to add to the story. This car is too cool to just be forgotten.

Thanks for your input. That's exactly the kind of info I'm searching for.

I cannot confirm that the car actually went to Jim Russell (the Brit). It was only speculation by previous owner. It...

Guys. I need your help trying to put this history together.

I have just purchased Lotus 61/FF/140 which was converted to FB configuration. One version of the background says it was purchased new...

Allen - all of your info is correct, including the Dubrovic car. Now totals 5.

I did purchase a roller in the Milwaukee area which had a spare frame. That frame was repaired and went to Tim...

You're correct. I forgot one!!

Its been a long time ago. I've had 4 of these cars. I either had a number plate, or in one instance rember being able to read the stamping of the tag in the glue that held it on.

Any way ..... I...

Interesting. I checked my records. I owned BT29-03 for a while. Purchased from guy in Chicago in 1987 as a basket case. Did major restoration. Sold to guy in NY.

What I remember most about that...

Doug - John and his group are great. You need to follow up with him if you are going to be serious about having a Lotus 61. Lots of information and problem solving capability.

Here's a sample of our work

Perhaps we can help. Just finished restoring a set of 3 Lotus 61's. Can provide photos for reference or perhaps assistance in restoring. We have body molds and have made new bodies for our cars. You...

Actually ... the GLTL car is in the paint shop now. Expect it to be done in about 30 days.

I think you are on a good track here. The older chassis can be put to continued use with careful modification / update. Look at what the UK guys have been doing in hillclimbs for years. The McCamey...