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[Jean-Michel Piot]

One thing I did come across that I hadn't seen before was Hill (or anyone) driving the 2E with a black wing.

Black or rather dark blue ?

[TSR]

Steve, you are correct. Phil Hill almost always drove with several types of half-helmets as you can see on most of his pictures. here are some:

CLICK HERE (this one from 1956)


This one from 1958 in the Dino 246



At le Mans in 1960.



Phil driving Chris Rea's replica of the 1961 Dino 246 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few years ago.

My former company made Phil's helmets from the 1980's until he could no longer drive, and they were painted to look like the old days. Here is one of the fittings:





At Goodwood in the 2F (I had a ride in the car, it was quite a thrill!)



And a pic of Phil in first place at the Laguna Seca Can-Am race in 1966, hounded by Surtees in the T70:



The helmet top is white of course, with black leather at the base. White visor with flat edge, smoked goggles with black rubber frames.

I hope that all of this helps.
Regards,

[Steve Deiters]

Hard to tell, but I saw the same picture. Looked black in one photo seems to have some blue. If I had to pick one I would lean toward black.

[Jean-Michel Piot]

I hope that all of this helps.

It definitely helps ! Many thanks.

[TSR]

The first wing used at Bridgehampton was indeed a very dark blue, a color also used in the cockpit. This in fact is the actual Cox model as it was modified from race to race and had a much larger wing for Laguna Seca as well as front winglets.

[Jean-Michel Piot]

By the way, I painted the interiors dark blue, together with the top of front wings.

[bosmeck]

brilliant cars again Jean-Michel.

Have a great new year brother

[Jean-Michel Piot]

brilliant cars again Jean-Michel.

Have a great new year brother

Same for you my friend, your Tamiya mini was not bad either ...

[n.elmholt]

Great work, Jean-Michel.

I especially like the subtle way the restauration is done. They look like classic slot-cars, not artificial show-cars :-)

The Bridgehampton version of the 2E is in my opinion the most beautiful of the Chaparrals (and I am a great fan), as the later versions ver spoiled (sorry) be the addition af winglets and extensions.


Keep on with your work and continue to show us the results,

Thanks,

Niels, DK

[Horsepower]

The hands of a surgeon and the patience of a saint. Incredible work Jean-Michel! Thanks for showing me something I can only DREAM about!..... .....................Gary Stelter

[bosmeck]

They look like classic slot-cars, not artificial show-cars :-)

Hi Niels

What do you mean here? - can you give us more information - an example of what you mean?

cheers

Chris

[HarV Wallbanger III]

Beautiful cars Sir! I have a old Cox Chaparral 2E and I wish I had the talent to what you do! I may have to put it on ebay as it is I think in better condition then that one was when you got it.

[TSR]

Barney,
If it is the IFC "tupperware" version, they are easy to restore as new as whatever damage to the body including painted surfaces can be washed out from the polypropylene body with correct solvents.
Here is one that was badly painted in silver after I spent 3 hours to completely restore it:



The box is a splendid reproduction by Rodney McPherson.

This model was then sold on E-Pay in 2004 where it fetched an impressive $1440.00 after fierce bidding by 15 hopefuls.

[HarV Wallbanger III]

No mine is the Mag chassis sidewinder 2E. You saw it serveral years ago when you had the shop. I do not have the time or talent to do it. The worse thing about it is someone (not me) painted it red! YUK!

[Jean-Michel Piot]

The brake fluid will allow to strip the paint.

Beware! brake fluid will also remove the chrome. So the car has first to be dissassembled. The parts that are glued with styrene cement generally come of with white spirit.

As for the rest of the restoration, I tried to explain everything at the beginning of this topic.

[tjetcar]

on hard plastic i use liquid plumber, it will also remove the chrome. i havent had it fog glass at all. my experiance with brake fluid is it makes the plastic brittle.

[janj86]

hello -- you do nice work as many have already said -- i now have three '2-e' s myself and sold another in the heat of the moment (dumb) -- salvage like yours to start -- is it possible to purchase the side intakes (large and small) head rests and wing mechanisms (i have wings and uprights) from you-- ?? i know that is not you order of business but thought i would ask none the less while i investigate the mold making process myself? also is the inserts ( in plastic or resin) for mounting screws to attach -- i know i have seen this else where but do you have a source? ok thanks, jj w== texas

[Horsepower]

Jean-Michel, I only see one mistake here. The posting should have been titled "How to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"!
I almost forgot! May I have it?