Ivan is a wealth of information, and between him and John, they can build any car from a pile of parts and make it work better than before. That Offy is a gem. Let's not forget Suzy and her wonderful camera work also. Cheers!
Each episode I learn something new about how this car works and how it was constructed. The other thing is that having lived in dirt track territory my whole life, I have seen several of these cars up close and your build is so very clean and tidy it's impressive. Looking at it being assembled it could be any number of vintage formula racers in my opinion. Well done and I look forward to a brilliant finish. Be careful in those other countries, Ivan and Suzie.
Loving the evolution of your channel. Such a brilliant build and so much fun hearing you both aling this journey and with international collaboration. Great content and thanks to tge Shed Racing team.
For the injector test just lay them out at full pressure and open the throttle. If they are spraying a nice mist you’re good. If they have needle spray they need a clean.
Looking forward to Ivan & Suzie's adventures down unduh. Recently watched series from Kiwi Classics and Customs where Chris showed a slew of wonderful cars we just don't see in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ivan/Susi Can you tell us a bit more about “old” John. His history, is he retired, training, is there anything he can’t do? 24:43 He seems like the unsung hero of Ivan’s operation. Paul
John has worked with my grandfather on and off for years. He has been there since the beginning when my grandad opened his bugatti business. He is a legend 🙌
@ It is clear to see John’s abilities and the fact he has worked with Ivan for a long time. They just think the same way. But please give us more info on him.
Not wanting to take anything away from Ivan, but I agree; John just quietly gets on with stuff in the background - the Super Engineer. It would be great to have a autobiographical video about him and his experiences
That's great that you're coming to New Zealand. Hopefully you can catch some midget racing at one of our speedways. Amongst the other classic car events that happen this time of year.
KK midgets offered a variety of suspension arrangements but that cross torsion bar rear is a much later modification. Most popular was a four "parallel bar" suspension with torsion fron and rear or the cross spring front/parallel torsion bar rear. The big Kurtis Kraft book has all the details.
Ivan, please correct me if I am wrong, but the Hilborn fuel pump, is more of a flow / transfer pump rather than a lift/ pressure pump. The hand pump was necessary to air pressurise the fuel tank and thus push the fuel through to the Hilborn unit on the cam housing as the fuel tank is below the height of the pump and not allow good or any head of fuel, to gravity feed. The driver would need to pump the hand tank as he raced down the straights into, or out of the turn(s).
I know our shop has purchased that type of round brake pad in the past fifteen years but I'm not sure exactly where. It might have been Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. We had a Lola T-250 which had been retrofitted with Airheart brakes, I believe, also, there were two sizes of those type of brake pads available. Ours required the smaller. I would predict that someone out there still sells them.
We ran a Daimler V8 dragster in the 1980s. It ran on methanol and had a Hilborn mechanical fuel pump driven off the cam. It had constant flow injection and we had to drain the oil regularly due to the amount of fuel contamination.
All that Hilborn type injection stuff can also be found on the very many Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragsters running in USA and some in Europe and U.K. as well. The Oberg oil screens were being used on Top Fuel cars in (I think) the 70's & '80's.
Re the spark plugs. In the USA there is a famous model aeroplane engine maker ( Nelson) . They have been making engine glow plugs with that seat ( seal) for years. It only seals at the tapered bottom of the plug.
With all the bolt holesin that rear differential,it would be simple to add a "WATTS LINK" instead of a panhard bar. The watts link will keep the diff completely centered. A 15mm bar with heim joints on the ends. Connected to a bit of 6 x 35mm flat bar with a 20mm stud mounted to a 12 x 50mm plate to bolt on with the rear cover if the diff the bushing with two bars of 6 x 35mm flat bar spaced wide enough on the bushing to fit a heim joint between, then a 35 x 6mm bar and spacers and bolts in each end mount side to side on the diff. With the two bars running top to bottom with the heim joints on each end with 12-15 mm bar or 20-25 mm tubing with 12-15 mm heim joints running level to the frame rails one per side one high one low mounted ti the frame with press brake bent plate forming a c shaped channel with a notch to fit around the frame then drill holes to mount the heim joints. one bracket long one short, made from 6 mm plate. About 60mm leg, then a 90° bend at the 60 x 300 mark (300 mm long) with a notch to fit the frame , with the other leg about 35 mm long. Then a plate 60 x 300mm with a notch to fit over the frame and weld to the other piece then fit to the frame bolting on (or weld) then make anoher about 150-200 mm long. Drill bolt holes with enough space between to bolt the heim joint on with a 12 or 15 16 mm bolt with about 3 bolt holes about 20-25mm between holes, the other bracket with the same holes only starting about 100-120 mm from the frame with 3-6 holes. Cut the bracket off leaving one hole below and above where the bar sets level with the vehicle at normal ride height. After the parts are made they can be drilled and trimmed to make it look like a "race car part" lighter without loss of strength. Possibly using two 12 mm spacers on each side of the heim joint, to allow the bracket to be wider and stronger with the bolt in double shear . The 15-20 mm stud shoulf be plenty strong enough to keep the diff centered. 😮. Happy new year..
I'm just wondering Ivan, would the temporary oil Filter be any better on the return line to the tank, my head is telling me that it is then saving the tank from contamination. Just a thought. I think what you do is second to none and as always I can't wait until the next upload 👍
I don’t know but would ask you would the distance of the spark plug be relevant to the fuel you are using i.e. might vary between petrol, petrol ethanol or pure ethanol?
Hiya, any chance you and Suzie could post an itinerary of your trip down under please. I am in NZ and it would be fantastic to meet up if possible. There's loads of racing happening in February. Cheers.
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Ivan is a wealth of information, and between him and John, they can build any car from a pile of parts and make it work better than before. That Offy is a gem. Let's not forget Suzy and her wonderful camera work also. Cheers!
Best thing on UA-cam!.
Quality information and top banter between Suzie and Ivan....
Thanks all that give their time up to make these.
Its only when I met you, Darling!! Ivan you are killing us, statement for 2025! Thanks to both off you for having us around!
Really appreciate the detailed explanation and reasoning. The Pills were a treat, handling fuel pressure. Analog rules.
Now that’s entertainment!
We like hanging out at Ivan’s workshop.Saturday morning in Fremantle Western Australia ,coffee and the shed.🏁
Each episode I learn something new about how this car works and how it was constructed. The other thing is that having lived in dirt track territory my whole life, I have seen several of these cars up close and your build is so very clean and tidy it's impressive. Looking at it being assembled it could be any number of vintage formula racers in my opinion. Well done and I look forward to a brilliant finish. Be careful in those other countries, Ivan and Suzie.
Nice to see Ivan's bell housing is all tickety-boo and shiny. 🤭
Loving the evolution of your channel. Such a brilliant build and so much fun hearing you both aling this journey and with international collaboration. Great content and thanks to tge Shed Racing team.
For the injector test just lay them out at full pressure and open the throttle. If they are spraying a nice mist you’re good. If they have needle spray they need a clean.
happy and safe travels !
Can't wait to see this running. 🙂
Looking forward to Ivan & Suzie's adventures down unduh. Recently watched series from Kiwi Classics and Customs where Chris showed a slew of wonderful cars we just don't see in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ivan/Susi
Can you tell us a bit more about “old” John.
His history, is he retired, training, is there anything he can’t do? 24:43
He seems like the unsung hero of Ivan’s operation.
Paul
John has worked with my grandfather on and off for years. He has been there since the beginning when my grandad opened his bugatti business.
He is a legend 🙌
@ It is clear to see John’s abilities and the fact he has worked with Ivan for a long time. They just think the same way.
But please give us more info on him.
Not wanting to take anything away from Ivan, but I agree; John just quietly gets on with stuff in the background - the Super Engineer. It would be great to have a autobiographical video about him and his experiences
That's great that you're coming to New Zealand. Hopefully you can catch some midget racing at one of our speedways. Amongst the other classic car events that happen this time of year.
fantastic as always , the midget is looking great and love your attention to detail too
KK midgets offered a variety of suspension arrangements but that cross torsion bar rear is a much later modification. Most popular was a four "parallel bar" suspension with torsion fron and rear or the cross spring front/parallel torsion bar rear. The big Kurtis Kraft book has all the details.
You should be able to make the brake pads using an appropriately sized hole saw . All the best Keith.
Ivan, please correct me if I am wrong, but the Hilborn fuel pump, is more of a flow / transfer pump rather than a lift/ pressure pump. The hand pump was necessary to air pressurise the fuel tank and thus push the fuel through to the Hilborn unit on the cam housing as the fuel tank is below the height of the pump and not allow good or any head of fuel, to gravity feed. The driver would need to pump the hand tank as he raced down the straights into, or out of the turn(s).
What a tonic this man is!
Cant wait to see the car complete and running. Hopefully not too long now.
I know our shop has purchased that type of round brake pad in the past fifteen years but I'm not sure exactly where. It might have been Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. We had a Lola T-250 which had been retrofitted with Airheart brakes, I believe, also, there were two sizes of those type of brake pads available. Ours required the smaller. I would predict that someone out there still sells them.
We ran a Daimler V8 dragster in the 1980s. It ran on methanol and had a Hilborn mechanical fuel pump driven off the cam.
It had constant flow injection and we had to drain the oil regularly due to the amount of fuel contamination.
LOVE IT another treasure offy coming along great thanks Team Shed Racing.
Nice and sunny in Aus at the moment. About 35-40C degrees sunny.
Thank you for the detailed explanation of the assemblies involved !
All that Hilborn type injection stuff can also be found on the very many Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragsters running in USA and some in Europe and U.K. as well. The Oberg oil screens were being used on Top Fuel cars in (I think) the 70's & '80's.
Re the spark plugs. In the USA there is a famous model aeroplane engine maker ( Nelson) . They have been making engine glow plugs with that seat ( seal) for years. It only seals at the tapered bottom of the plug.
wonderful show ,thank you guys
Looking great team.
Please tell us about your 2-litre Porsche! Fantastic video as always Team Shed :)
Best look at a Offy/Miller/Drake ever❤
Cannot wait to you drive it ! If you are going to Prescott on Aug 2 & 3 I hop to see you there.
Looks fabulous!
With all the bolt holesin that rear differential,it would be simple to add a "WATTS LINK" instead of a panhard bar. The watts link will keep the diff completely centered. A 15mm bar with heim joints on the ends. Connected to a bit of 6 x 35mm flat bar with a 20mm stud mounted to a 12 x 50mm plate to bolt on with the rear cover if the diff the bushing with two bars of 6 x 35mm flat bar spaced wide enough on the bushing to fit a heim joint between, then a
35 x 6mm bar and spacers and bolts in each end mount side to side on the diff. With the two bars running top to bottom with the heim joints on each end with 12-15 mm bar or 20-25 mm tubing with 12-15 mm heim joints running level to the frame rails one per side one high one low mounted ti the frame with press brake bent plate forming a c shaped channel with a notch to fit around the frame then drill holes to mount the heim joints. one bracket long one short, made from 6 mm plate. About 60mm leg, then a 90° bend at the 60 x 300 mark (300 mm long) with a notch to fit the frame , with the other leg about 35 mm long. Then a plate 60 x 300mm with a notch to fit over the frame and weld to the other piece then fit to the frame bolting on (or weld) then make anoher about 150-200 mm long. Drill bolt holes with enough space between to bolt the heim joint on with a 12 or 15 16 mm bolt with about 3 bolt holes about 20-25mm between holes, the other bracket with the same holes only starting about 100-120 mm from the frame with 3-6 holes. Cut the bracket off leaving one hole below and above where the bar sets level with the vehicle at normal ride height. After the parts are made they can be drilled and trimmed to make it look like a "race car part" lighter without loss of strength. Possibly using two 12 mm spacers on each side of the heim joint, to allow the bracket to be wider and stronger with the bolt in double shear . The 15-20 mm stud shoulf be plenty strong enough to keep the diff centered. 😮. Happy new year..
hi guys all the best for 2025 its coming on now looking good cheers stay safe .
You three are great! That is all.
Bloody fascinating!
Didn’t old Jaguars use small round pads on the handbrake.? I know some old vehicles did.
Another awesome video from you, thanks and keep them coming soon.
Just a legend...
I'm just wondering Ivan, would the temporary oil Filter be any better on the return line to the tank, my head is telling me that it is then saving the tank from contamination. Just a thought. I think what you do is second to none and as always I can't wait until the next upload 👍
Brake pads look at 1970+ Suzuki bikes GT s round
You definitely do not want your hose to be bad. 😂 haha ..
Susie I trust you know where all the Hoses go to and the sizes , You might be asked questions later ?!!
I don’t know but would ask you would the distance of the spark plug be relevant to the fuel you are using i.e. might vary between petrol, petrol ethanol or pure ethanol?
Perfect timing
Hiya, any chance you and Suzie could post an itinerary of your trip down under please. I am in NZ and it would be fantastic to meet up if possible. There's loads of racing happening in February. Cheers.
Go Ivan. Go Ivan. Build a race car.
Is the fuel tank lined ?
Not quite sure why Ivan is wearing the Old Man Steptoe gloves 😟
oh, you mean cars
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