AP2289 build log - Page 6

xb-60 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-17-2016, 11:37 PM

Hi Tim,
Yes with that carbon/kevlar layer on the underside, it should be well protected from stone hits.
As far as I know, the suspension is the same as the AP427. The FIA wheels are the same widths as the 427 Halibrand-type wheels, and the suspension is quite adjustable for track (for purposes of filling the guards/fenders 'correctly'). I'm using slightly different width rear tyres than normal - they are 275/60x15 (same as on Allen's green ERA FIA) so the track adjustability will be handy.

Cheers,
Glen

xb-60 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-22-2016, 04:53 PM

Latest pictures of my 289FIA being built by Absolute Pace....

The chassis is having a basic fitout of suspension components:

Reason for this initial fitout is that they can now carry out a trial fit of the FIA body:

This allows the 'Pacemakers' to check and modify the mounting points and pads on the monocoque and also the body underside.
Also, initial trimming of the flares can be done with wheels and tyres as extra reference points.

What's next? Body and front suspension will be removed and the engine bay will be painted black.

Cheers,
Glen

edit: and no, these are not the correct wheels

albanycobra · #3 (**permalink**) 02-23-2016, 04:32 AM

Cool, good progress. Who do you pay at Pace for all the updates? i can barely get an email answered....lol.

xb-60 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-24-2016, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albanycobra

Cool, good progress. Who do you pay at Pace for all the updates? i can barely get an email answered....lol.

Hey mate....charm and good looks

gets you there. In my case, I have neither, so I think Craig took pity on me

....and he wanted to do an FIA replica anyway

Cheers,
Glen

just dreamin · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2016, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albanycobra

Cool, good progress. Who do you pay at Pace for all the updates? i can barely get an email answered....lol.

Glen forgot to mention that he fly's up in the Lear jet every couple of weeks to keep an eye on things and check on progress.

xb-60 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-03-2016, 02:59 AM

John, Dave just has to ask and I'll divert the Lear from ADL to Albany to pick him up on the weekly trip up to the Costa d'Oro

xb-60 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-03-2016, 03:32 AM

Some more information about how the body is fitted correctly onto the chassis....

Here's the fitment jig that's used to lower the body on to the chassis when the chassis is mounted to the jig
The chassis is secured in place …and the body (attached to the upper part of the jig) is lowered on to it.
The timber frame is the exact shape of the body. With the FIA, they had to use the current 427 upper frame/jig, but then construct a “silhouette” to match the exact shape of the FIA body. It then holds the body down in the exactly correct position on the chassis.
The jig ensures that the body is fitted to the chassis without any twisting, drooping, etc. It guarantees that the correct body shape and location is maintained.

Craig's words "This is the only way we can guarantee it, when you look closely at a lot of Cobra replicas ......... you can see where the body has been fitted and has been accidentally twisted or the front/rear is drooping more than it should as it was not supported during body fitment. You even see bodies mounted on angles to chassis both laterally and vertically."

Then the locating tabs are bonded to the body. That way, when the body comes off for the chassis build and then needs to go back onto the chassis, it will go back exactly in the correct position, because of all of the locating tabs that were bonded there while the frame was on the fitment jig.

Craig and Warren - thanks for the info and pictures. Please add or correct as necessary

Cheers,
Glen

xb-60 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-03-2016, 03:36 AM

Forgot to mention....note that the guards/fenders are in the process of being trimmed to the correct shape, with CSX2345 as the 'master'

Dimis · #9 (**permalink**) 02-23-2016, 08:23 PM

Looking good Glen!

I'm getting more than just a little excited for you.

xb-60 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-24-2016, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimis

Looking good Glen!

I'm getting more than just a little excited for you.

Settle, Mr. D.

....but thanks, I'm a little excited too. When I think back, it's been almost five years since I plonked down a deposit stateside, then got realistic and looked locally and started talking about a Comp 289 with Craig, and then moved into FIA territory.

Cheers,
Glen

albanycobra · #11 (**permalink**) 03-03-2016, 03:36 AM

Yeah I'll be in that......I'll even bring a sixa of Corona.....

xb-60 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-03-2016, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albanycobra

Yeah I'll be in that......I'll even bring a sixa of Corona.....

Cheers Dave, and I'll bring a bottle of bubbly - maybe we can christen the Alumina as well?

albanycobra · #13 (**permalink**) 03-04-2016, 01:42 AM

Kick open to the plane door as we fly over Dubbo....lol.

xb-60 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-07-2016, 06:41 PM

Can't stop myself....here's another shot of the fender trimming, this time at the front:

Cheers,
Glen

leroy17 · #15 (**permalink**) 03-04-2016, 03:06 PM

Where the f**k have I been and missed these updates.

Great to see and looking forward all aspects of this build. Nice to see something just a little different and what's not to love about the 289's.

Craig is right with regards to the misaligned bodies. There are a number of examples of bodies misaligned to bodies, left, right, up and down.

Another example how the pace team and Craig's attention to detail cover all aspects and a cut no corners attitude.

xb-60 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-05-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by leroy17

....Great to see and looking forward all aspects of this build. Nice to see something just a little different and what's not to love about the 289's.....

Thanks Leroy, and I agree, what's not to love? It's great that the build is gaining some momentum now, and I'm really looking forward to 2289 arriving in my garage.

Cheers,
Glen

albanycobra · #17 (**permalink**) 03-08-2016, 03:20 AM

Looks great Mate.....keep the pics coming.

xb-60 · #18 (**permalink**) 04-05-2016, 11:17 PM

Update time again with more pictures of the partially trimmed guards/fenders....

The body alignment jig has done its job so now any 'body on' / 'body off' procedures won't upset the correct body/chassis alignment.

Still more trimming to be done on the guards/fenders, but it's starting to look like it should:

....and further 'tuning' of the fender shapes....

Body will come off again, suspension removed, and the chassis will be painted / powdercoated satin black.

Stay tuned

Cheers,
Glen

tkb289 · #19 (**permalink**) 04-05-2016, 11:46 PM

Glen,

Looking good, thanks for the updates!

Once the body work is all done and there is no need for it to come off the frame, will it be bonded to the frame, or will it be bolted to the frame for removal at a later date if needed. I would assume that all nominal servicing can be done with the body on the car, correct?

- Tim

xb-60 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-05-2016, 11:52 PM

Good question Tim.

Craig or Warren - do you want to chime in on this for the definitive answer?

Cheers,
Glen