Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

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The modified differential bracket arrived today and looked great, so great that I installed it

Here the bracket is hanging in position from the front mounts.



I then raised the bracket and had to use a little pry par and muscle to get it up, as it was a tight fit. Four bolts later and it was installed.



Here is a view of the cutout in the trunk for access to the back panel of the differential for filling fluids and venting, and also to allow for room for the cooling fins.



Lastly, a side view of the stub axels installed that also provides a nice look at the transverse leaf springs.



More to come next week.

[1795]

Spent two long days finishing up the Girlings and installing the Spicer half-shafts on the Salisbury differential. It was a long time coming, but we finally figured out the correct adjustments for mounting the Girlings!

Here they are front and rear.



Being that this is a development car, subsequent racers will be able to convert to Girlings without all of the development hassle. Rick, Ross and Roy will have a package that will make the conversion much easier and quicker than what we went through.

The next step was to put together the Spicer half-shafts and install them. Not an easy endeavor. A lot of scrapes and cuts on my hands and forearms. There is not a lot of room to work with. Thankfully I had the use of Rick's lift, would have ben a real pain with just floor jacks.



The car is now home and I will start preparing it for the engine and transmission install. A lot of work still ahead.

Jim