Another build thread? Yep, my track-style T

[J. Robinson]

Never fear, Bat, the bumpsteer is pretty minimal on this. First, the picture above is not a true representation of how the drag link runs on this car. In that pic the drag link looks like it's running downhill as it goes forward. Since that pic was taken I built a different steering arm for the front spindle that puts the drag link level with the ground and parallel to the radius rod (see page 35). Also, the rebound on this frontend is pretty stiff, so the axle moves very little. I can jump on it with my 230 pounds and it only moves about an inch.

When I started this build I considered cross-steering it like my coupe, but I wanted the steering to more closely replicate the track roadsters from the 40s and early 50s. If it proves to be a problem I will change it later, but the geometry on this is very similar to my old C-Cab and it was a pleasure to drive. Thanks for your input, though. I know you've been at this (building race cars) longer than I have.

[Itoldyouso]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Oh, sorry, Jim. I fell asleep waiting for an update on your car. What the heck have you been up to? We keep talking about wanting to see it at TR.......think there is a shot at that?

From the pictures in Feb and March it looks like it is coming along great.

Don