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This photo gives you a good view of the roll cage and frame. This cage would not pass tech today, and not wanting to alter the original, we've decided it's best to construct a new chassis for competition. This chassis will be restored to original condition for shows and possible museum display.
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In this photo with the body flipped up, you can see how Gary Davis had widened the frame rails from the front hoop forward to install a big block. This chassis will be returned to it's original 1963 configuration where model A frame rails tapered in to the front spring perch.
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This is a drawing of the original frame and roll cage. Notice the lack of any driver side protection. Due to this and a number of other reasons this chassis could not pass tech.
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This is our preliminary design for a new "race chassis" which closely matches the original. This chassis will be constructed from light weight chromemoly tubing with the extra driver protection required by current rules. These changes, along with others, should allow it to pass tech.
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Constructing a chassis jig with 12" I-beams. Such large beams are overkill, 5" or 6" beams would have sufficed, but the price was right, free.
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This is the model A frame we were able to purchase on Ebay. It will be disassembled then the individual frame rails will be modified as necesary then grafted back on to the original chassis.
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Disassembling and removing the front axle. The transverse leaf spring, tie rod, and friction shocks have already been removed. Every component of the front axle assembly with the exception of the spindles are damaged beyond repair therefore will require fabrication of new parts.
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Houston we have seperation. The body has been removed from the frame and will set on blocks until a rotisserie can be constructed.
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Positioning the chassis on the chassis jig taking care to make sure it's both centered and level.
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