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[rvec]

[John Luongo]

great classic body style.

[Bill from NH]

Lola T-70 bodies & the coupes have always been a favorite of mine. This one is no exception. The chassis reminds me of Bob's "Econo Nascar" chassis he designed about 20 yrs. ago. The Ferret inline motor bracket & the brass strips holding up the front axle both caught my attention. Are the pans & center section of this chassis .063 or .090 brass? I know you group uses Bob's econo chassis on your hot rods & maybe other classes too. I'll have to take another look at this Lola's chassis. I have an ancient email from Bob with all his original chassis specs for the econo chassis.

[Dave Crevie]

Good video. The Lola T-70 had many versions, one could build up a nice little collection modeling them all, coupes included.

[rvec]

Good video. The Lola T-70 had many versions, one could build up a nice little collection modeling them all, coupes included.

Thanks! Wish I could find a plastic or reasonably priced resin coupe in 1/24.  Do you know of any?  Also, I tested the T70 at our sister track which has much tighter turns.  Conclusion - it was over-motored.  I will swap out and let you know results.  

[rvec]

Lola T-70 bodies & the coupes have always been a favorite of mine. This one is no exception. The chassis reminds me of Bob's "Econo Nascar" chassis he designed about 20 yrs. ago. The Ferret inline motor bracket & the brass strips holding up the front axle both caught my attention. Are the pans & center section of this chassis .063 or .090 brass? I know you group uses Bob's econo chassis on your hot rods & maybe other classes too. I'll have to take another look at this Lola's chassis. I have an ancient email from Bob with all his original chassis specs for the econo chassis.

Hi Bill,

It was in fact an "Econo" chassis built by Hanna many years ago.  I ended up changing the rear bracket height to accommodate a bit smaller diameter wheel.  The brass is .093"..BTW sorry it took so long to respond, For some reason I didn't "Follow this topic"

[Bill from NH]

Thanks for the info Rich, your timeframe didn't present me a problem. I wasn't going to build one yesterday.   Currently, I have no local tracks to run cars if I built them,

[Dave Crevie]

Thanks for the info Rich, your timeframe didn't present me a problem. I wasn't going to build one yesterday.   Currently, I have no local tracks to run cars if I built them,

 

Well, to me 75% of the fun is building them. But, of course, if it runs well, that's the final stamp of approval.