Build Project MO55 begins,,,,,
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humblesabot said:
/whistles
though the missing chunk in the updates leaves a question or two. Such as: how did you end up sorting the boot latches?
If you look back at page 5, my post Thursday 31st December 2015, I provided a summary of how we managed to recreate the boot latches. Thanks for your interest.though the missing chunk in the updates leaves a question or two. Such as: how did you end up sorting the boot latches?
Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so
Nice shot of the transaxle though
Nice shot of the transaxle though
DB4DM said:
Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so
Nice shot of the transaxle though
I'm no expert DB4DM but I'm pretty sure DBR1/1 first raced with an engine that (standing at the front looking back at the car) had the carbs on the right, exhaust to the left. Later on both engine types were used with carbs on the left exhaust on the right.Nice shot of the transaxle though
Edited by Y100 on Thursday 27th July 12:50
Y100 said:
DB4DM said:
Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so
Nice shot of the transaxle though
I'm no expert DB4DM but I'm pretty sure DBR1/1 first raced with an engine that had the carbs on the right, exhaust to the left. Later on both engine types were used with carbs on the left exhaust on the right.Nice shot of the transaxle though
"The DBR1 was initially fitted with a smaller 2.5-litre (2493 cc) new all alloy racing engine (RB6.250) very loosely derived from the racing version of the Lagonda Straight-6 engine to comply with that year's Le Mans 24 Hour regulations whilst the RB6.300 Straight-6 (2992 cc), rated at 250 hp (186 kW) was developed for the 1957 season."
DB4DM said:
This is a Cutting engine, 3 litre approx, the block is a one hand lift being more or less pure magnesium
http://mydadsphotos.shendy.co.uk/motorsport/le-man...
V8LM said:
Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.Y100 said:
V8LM said:
Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.AstonZagato said:
Y100 said:
V8LM said:
Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff