AP2289 build log

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Guy,

Very interesting. With the fuel tank mounted in the floor of the trunk/boot, as in the 427 cars, I would assume though that PACE would still locate the fuel filler behind the driver (RHD) for cosmetic purposes, rather than in the right rear fender (427) location?

I would also assume that they will use the forward brace (FIA/289 setup) for the roll bar, correct?

- Tim

You're correct, Tim.

Here is a shot of the fuel tank installed in a 427...



....so in my car, being an FIA replica, not a 427 - the fuel filler will be located behind the driver. FIA-bodied cars, LHD or RHD, all have the fuel filler located on the RHS.

Here's COB6008 for a graphic of the filler location:





And yes, AP2289 will have the 289FIA-correct forward braced roll bar. The mount for the forward brace is on the left side of the transmission tunnel, a little forward of the gear shifter location.

Here's a shot of the roll bar bracing in....COB6008:




Cheers,
Glen

*Craig or Warren - please jump in and comment if there's anything I've missed*