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My Formula Vee
After many years and much work we ran it yesterday for the first time!
I hauled it out of mountain top storage several years ago. The owner and I tore it all down in a day with big plans...   Fast forward to a couple years ago. Owner had to move and lost interest. He gave it to me and I continued the project. I cleaned and painted everything. It is still vintage legal and unmodified. They all run 1963 1200cc motor, trans and suspension. With fan and generator removed, flywheel lightening and balancing 60-62hp is not uncommon from the 40 horse motor running a single baby Solex.
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03-09-2014, 08:33 PM
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Wow, it bet it would be fun to drive. Just a step up from a go-cart I guess.
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It's like a big go-kart, yes.
1000#'s with driver!
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Here's how it looked after tear down:
  
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Here's some resto shots:
  
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03-09-2014, 08:49 PM
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Before:
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The fun part!!:
  On our test we found that the fuel was spilling out of the tank vent on the right hand turns. We fixed that. I have set of new rims and tires for the car for next time. Hankook c-90 radial slicks.  I will follow up soon!! Hope you enjoyed the little peek into my hobby. 
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Looks like a really fun build and a blast to drive.
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03-09-2014, 09:05 PM
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That video with the body off makes me really want one.
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03-09-2014, 09:16 PM
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It really is quite amazing, being that low, seeing the tires and steering.
I was ready to take the course at my a/x school/test day ( Trackmasters A/X school #13 March 8th ) when the wire from the coil to the ignition switch lit off from end to end. I didn't have time to fool with it, but next time should be pure madness!!
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Here's the first start after assembled:
Such a simple little car
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03-09-2014, 09:20 PM
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I thought driving my school's Formula Electric with the body off was way cool too. Seeing everything working. Ariel Atoms must be a similar feeling.
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It's like putting on overalls made out of roll cage.
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Cool!
I always wanted to try one of those.
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Very cool, Trek.!
Heres my old Caldwell D13. Cool little car, but I really hated the driving position in it. Basically flat on your back with your head propped up a little. 
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03-10-2014, 04:16 AM
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Trekkor, Stop mess'n around. You've already missed SFR's the first event!
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03-10-2014, 07:02 AM
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Saweet!! One of the coolest things posted in a while.
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03-10-2014, 07:47 AM
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Lucky you lost all that weight, or you would have had to butter your hips to fit in the thing. I guess the spec Miata just moved from the back burner to the maybe not category.
Dig the FV, guess we should have gotten the place on a whole acre instead of a quarter. Just as well though, increases the chances of staying married for me.
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03-10-2014, 07:55 AM
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Nice Vee. Minis and Formula Vees were a great way to get racin'on a budget.
A lot of people started out in F Vee and went on to bigger things, thanks for posting. |
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Do you have an update for us?
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1971 Porsche 911S
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