Grilling Drums

Out of the last race at Thompson, looking at my rusty drums bugged me. So, some hi heat paint tempered on the grill was in order.

More Vintage-y.

The dash in the 901 Spitfire looked more circle track than road course. 

It was simply fashioned in aluminum. 

So, I thought a cheap fix would be to spray it with some textured black like many 60s sports cars.

The decision was easy. But removing the dash on any car is not. With mechanical gauges I had to drain the water. And the oil to remove the sensors and pull them out.

But, for a few hours(7) and fewer bucks(6), the dash now just fades back. Yes, to black. 

The modern gauges will have to wait a while. They are accurate and work and I can't justify spending money to go to Smiths or something.

Sorry for the horrible pics.

Rise. Rusty Triumph Lazarus.

Finally tracked down the requisite parts to rebuild the race car. 

Drove up to Portland, CT where encountered the all too often familiar scenario of someone wanting to restore a rusty hulk of a car. And once into the project, realize it is a waste of money and time. Or above their skill set.

But, goodie for me. 15 minutes with Dad and saw-zall had this nice left quarter and rear valance off the car and on the trailer. 

Bully, now to drop it off with the skilled lads who will stitch it onto the 901.

Green Back

I love the safety of a full aluminum seat. But dislike the NASCAR vibe the polished aluminum exposed back gives off.

So, $11 in supplies and we have a much less blingy seat back. Acid etch primer. Followed by Hunter Green, the closest I could get to the Spit's BRG.

Seat Time

The older I get, the safer I want to be. Or at least seem. So upgrading the Spitfires old, tube frame seat to a full aluminum Kirkey. And besides safer, it is more snug which helps connect the ol butt dyno to the track.

Now, if I could only get the little guy to install it.