TARCAR FABRICATION PAGE
LAST UPDATED 31/12/2004.
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26th December 2004 Tony Graham photo Bodywork, rollcage and rear panel have all been receiving attention lately. |
| 26th December 2004 Tony Graham photo Bonnet sides and nerf covers are currently being fabricated.
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31st October 2004 Tony Graham photo Work has recently re-commenced on the tarcar which should now be making it's debut at the START of the 2005 season.
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| 31st October 2004 Tony Graham photo The car is built up with all the major component parts in place to ensure everything fits
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31st October 2004 Tony Graham photo Engine, steering box/column, rad bracket, front steering and suspension all fitted up.
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| 31st October 2004 Tony Graham photo Hydraulic cylinders, pedals, bell housing and gearbox are also "sited".
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31st October 2004 Tony Graham photo Rear suspension trailing arm fitted up and the exhausts are manufactured and fitted into place.
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| 24th April 2004 Tony Graham photo The "small-block" unit is unpacked, bell housing, starter, water pump and oil pump fitted. The new engine mounts are put into place ready for the unit to be dropped into the car.
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24th April 2004 Tony Graham photo With the engine in place, it can be seen where the mounts need to be modified
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| 22nd March 2004 Tony Graham photo Not much progress you might think...and you'd be right! The tarcar has taken a back seat over the last few months but work will re-commence soon. |
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22nd March 2004 Tony Graham photo (Above and Left) Cab sides, roof peak, screen mesh and front closing panels have been fabricated and fitted during a little "free time" whilst the shale engine was away. |
| 26th June 2003 Suzzanne Fairhurst photo The 2003? FWJ tarcar rolling chassis arrives at the garage complete with axles, suspension, bonnet side panels and seat. |
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26th June 2003 Suzzanne Fairhurst photo The car will be worked on throughout the rest of the season whilst the 'shale' car is race on both surfaces. (Ed...looks to me like it's going to be hard work making this one pretty...jeez!!!)
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| 26th June 2003 Suzzanne Fairhurst photo Shot taken from the front of the car showing the FWJ New Zealand influenced front chassis and suspension design.
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