That certainly is a great looking machine and I was lucky enough to see it racing at the McLaren Festival. That will be a great sight when some of the M10's currently being rebuilt in NZ hit the track.
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That certainly is a great looking machine and I was lucky enough to see it racing at the McLaren Festival. That will be a great sight when some of the M10's currently being rebuilt in NZ hit the track.
The prototype M10a in the workshop before the January 1969 Motor show. Bruce was very proud of this car and thought that Formula A - as it was known then - was an excelent concept.
Wow, it sure is great having you here Wal!
Thanks for that info Eagle, thats great! What a superb looking car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle512
Hi, here's a little update on the Leeson Mclaren. I am not sure how many of you will remember us (Nick and Bob Slade at Slade Engines) originally from Christchurch, we are rebuilding the engine for Bruces Mclaren and when we got the car to our workshop we realized it needed a lot of work so I am currently underway on a complete rebuild. The car is being converted to mechanical fuel injection and the car is going to Australia in a month. I have been through all the uprights and gearbox and Brakes and made a new wiring loom. I just completed a bolt list today so the car will be completely fitted with new NAS hardware and all the suspension pieces replated Nickel. There has been a lot of changes so for those that remember the car I think you will clearly see the difference
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New headrest Bar
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New bulkhead panel fitted after I airbrushed bulkheads
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New painted Bulkhead
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Quick wiring diagram so I did not have any problems
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Loom in car
That is sure going to be a thorough refurbishment - will see it lasting for years to come.
Great to see you on this website. Maybe you should revisit NZ some time soon.
Beautiful work Nick! Thanks for posting. Can you update us as you progress?
Thanks, yes I will keep you updated on the progress. I have spent most of the last two days taking care of ordering parts. I will post more pictures as progress is made.
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Today we recieved the new rear wishbones and output flanges so everything went out for Nickel plating except rear wing mount which is still on the car being repaired.
the M10 has been voted as 1 of the best looking cars of the 70's just like the Jordan 191 of the 90's and has to be 1 car in the dream lottery30 million lottery win collection buying spree we will all go on !
NO i am not starting to add other cars to the list maybe that is another thread
Point yes.....my apologies,I hijacked this thread and took it off subject!Quote:
Originally Posted by driftwood
I'm no expert Nick, but those look a lot like F5000 pics to me! Keep 'em coming!
The pictures are fantastic Nick :)
Classic Carlectables are releasing another Lola T332 in early 2013. This version being the Vern Schuppan Theodore Racing Lola T332 HU37 Rothmans Oran Park Round Winner. Perhaps just a overall series winner replica would have been better. Im probably dreaming, but it would be nice if this car had wet weather tyres :)
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Bondy, that model is stunning!
Hi guys, today I put the transmission back together. I won't have any of the parts back from plating until Friday. I will be ready to fit suspension to gearbox and tub, all the uprights and gearbox are back together and the rack is at heat treating. We have new valves in and the crank should be finished this week. Lots to do and very little time left now!
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Nice!!!
Here is a quick photo update
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Very nice! When you say it needed a lot of work, what was wrong with the car? Was it just getting tired or had it been involved in a shunt? (Or something?)
Hey Nick, great photos! Hopefully you'll get a chance to record the audio (at least) of the dyno run. No need to publish the numbers though :cool:Attachment 11351
Here's a pic of the M10B at it's last race before the rebuild. Road America, July 2012. That's the RIAM / Adamowicz Eagle mk5 in the foreground.
Steve
ps see you for lunch today or tomorrow.
Here's related F5000 video of Jay Esterer at Goodwood Revival in 2011. Jay also has two McRae GM1's that he has raced around the globe. I believe he won last years Lady Wigram.
The video is not F5000 but it IS probably the most entertaining race I've "seen" at Goodwood. See what you think!
Whitsun Trophy Race Goodwood 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3ly...el_video_title
Here's a photo of the car Nick's working on. 1970 Oulton Park. David Prophet M10B. View the results here http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com...p?uniqid=23463
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The new book on F5000 is on the shelves...
F5000 Thunder
Titans of Road Racing 1970-1982
Oxley / Bell
400+ pages
Great previously unpublished pics
1st hand stories by those who were there
Around $A90
Superb photo!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle512
Wow! Just magnificent! Some of those guys are absolutely nuts! Can the Goodwood race highlights be bought on dvd?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle512
Hi Steve,
My mistake, it's actually the Goodwood Revival. The FOS is the hillclimb. (I edited my post to correct it).
I haven't watched any of these DVD's but a quick google gives me the "gift shop" at Goodwood for the DVD.
http://shop.goodwood.com/products/20...-revival-dvd-1
Steve
So much for owners pampering their classic cars. Great to see the Lola still in the Cambridge racing colours.
Thats OK, I knew what you meant. Thanks again for posting. Ain't Google just great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle512
Yes that is a fantastic photo, sorry I missed you today Steve, we spent the day with the thunderbirds (U.S.A.F) F16's,absolutely fantastic to get up close for the day, would love to post pics but that would definately not be in line with subject at hand :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
Eagle MK5 #511 recently resurrected in Colorado. Wonderful job of rebuilding the ex Davey Jordan ex Swede Savage Eagle # 511.
In 1969 the AIR team of John Crean and James Garner purchased 3 cars to race in the North American Formula/A (F5000) series.
The chassis were 511, 512, and 513. 511 raced in the US and Canada with Dave Jordan and Swede Savage. 512 raced in US, Canada and New Zealand with Dave Jordan and Bill Simpson. 513 was never actively campaigned (perhaps 'club' racing?) and is presently being resurrected in Ohio.
Chassis 511, powered by a STOUT Plymouth engine, ended it's first life against the fence at the Questor Grand Prix in 1971. The Questor was a challenge race between F5000 and Formula 1.
Restored and just completed including it's Plymouth power. Looking forward to seeing it on track soon. More details on the Eagles can be found here http://www.oldracingcars.com/eagle/68-69/
Steve
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Wow, that is STUNNING! What a beautiful job they've done. I assume the motor was essentially what was used in the AAR Plymouth Cuda's in the 1970 Trans-Am series, but with fuel injection? Must sound fantastic.
That Eagle looks gorgeous. Hope the owner can be tempted down this way at some stage. Would love to see it (and hear something different to the Chevs).
Cheers
Lee
It might take a while to find but I think I have video of it when we ran it on our Dyno. I will certainly post it if I do
The Mclaren is finished and we tested today at Buttonwillow and the car ran great. Eagle512 ( Steve ) came to the track and helped for the day.
the car will be on it's way to Australia shortly.
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Looks lovely Nick!
Cheers
Lee
Great photos Nick! And a great job on the car.
Steve
[QUOTE=Nick Slade;18724]The Mclaren is finished and we tested today at Buttonwillow and the car ran great.
Real nice work Nick, I've really enjoyed your posts on all the work you guys have been doing.
Thanks, I wished I had just a couple more days with the car but it turned out well. I hope that it gets some great results in Australia
Nick, does the car live in Australia, or is it just being sent to Aus to race?