Tom,
Heck, I'd be interested in buying one (or maybe two) just to have on
and. Getting the machine work if/when needed would be far better than
not having a blank in the spares box. Blanks are good so folks who have
done stuff (different caliper mounting holes, , maybe a different half
shaft bearing, etc) could do same on a new blank. Plus I need to have
at least one on hand to replace the one I sold to you. :-):-)
What was I thinking?
Bob Alder
On 11/28/2018 7:28 PM, Tom Quaranto wrote:
Gents
The other day I was able to locate and purchase an un machined #10 rear uprite, thanks to Bob Alder. According to Don Anderson this uprite fits the SR 5&6 chassis. The #10 mark is cast into the uprite so it is easily identifiable.
Today I spoke with a foundry and I am considering having a few made using the original blank I just purchased as master for the moulding process. The purpose of this email is to gauge interest among the community for purchasing spares which as you all know are unavailable.
The piece will have to be cast in aluminum as I am unable to locate a foundry that casts in magnesium. The up side is the parts will be hardened to T-6 spec (aircraft grade) utilizing 3000 series aluminum alloy. The down side is an approximately 40% weight increase. Based upon quotes today I hope to be able to offer the uprites for approximately $500.00 each in an un machined state.
Please reply with any interest or comments. Thanks
Best Regards
Tom Quaranto
Chassis # 18
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On Nov 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Don Anderson <donandersonracing@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:donandersonracing@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Frank,
I'm sure the cost could be lower, if amortized over several pairs. Since the SR5 / 6 uprights are the same left and right, with brake caliper tabs on the front and back, they all could be made the same. If you can get combined order, and have one good upright to digitize, I would contact my friend, who did mine:
Gary Hickman
Edge Engineering
https://www.edgecnc.com/
Gary can make anything.
https://www.edgecnc.com/our-work.html
He builds Formula 1000 cars, and makes EVERY piece, from the uprights, stub axles, chassis, suspension, bodywork from scratch, etc.
Driving himself, he finished 2nd at the 2017 SCCA Runoffs, and won this year in his own car.
https://www.scca.com/articles/2010606-rice-survives-formula-1000-chaos-for-maiden-win
Don
On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 3:19 PM fslejko@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:fslejko@xxxxxxxxxxxx> <fslejko@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:fslejko@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Don, 2 pair? That comes to $1500 each. Not all that out of
sight. If there are 5 of us who would combine order it might
become affordable. Something to think about. I had mine welded
but next season will tell if they hold up.
All the Best,
Frank L. Slejko
303-877-5365
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-------- Original message --------
From: Don Anderson <donandersonracing@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:donandersonracing@xxxxxxxxx>>
Date: 11/19/18 3:48 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: BobsyTalk <bobsy_talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:bobsy_talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
Subject: A Bobsy Talk Email: Re: Rear uprites
Tom,
Yes it was expensive, $6,000 to digitize and make 2 pairs.
But, it was my only option, if I wanted to get the car back
together, using the existing suspension parts.
There are numerous generic Formula and Sports Racer uprights
available if you're not staying original.
Don
On Mon, Nov 19, 2018, 2:35 PM Tom Quaranto <tquan277@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:tquan277@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Don
Those are beautiful bits. I talked with a local machinist who
informed me to digitize my uprites and carve them out of
billet would be major dollars! On the order of several
thousand of them. He suggested fabricating the uprites
using 6061 T6 plate 3/8” thick and thick tube stock for hub
area. Weld up in a jig then have the assembly cryo treated
to reharden it back to T6. I’m a pretty good tig welder but
I thought if I could find a used piece I’d be way ahead in
the end.
Thanks for all the input gents! Glad to live in the states
and don’t have to deal with the FIA process.
Tom Quaranto
Chassis #18
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 19, 2018, at 1:39 PM, Allan Bach Soerensen
<allanbachsoerensen@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:allanbachsoerensen@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
One off 1959 Saxon-DKW with FIA ATP
So its possible
Den man. 19. nov. 2018 kl. 20.50 skrev Robert Alder
<r.alder@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:r.alder@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>:
On 11/19/2018 10:51 AM, Allan Bach Soerensen wrote:
> Lets talk about FIA 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😃
No, let's not. We yanks have it so good. My sympathies
to you, Allan,
having to put up with those guys. :-(
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