Description
I bought this as a tub in 1973 and built into SCCA HP racer. Has SCCA logbook (and 2 supplements). Ran competitively regionally when I could afford to keep up. After that I ran for fun a friendships until kids and house changed my priorities. Last Tech'd in 1992, so that is level of prep. Always garaged, as were all spares - I need to clear out garage and shed! Engine in the car never raced, but has my first heat treated crank (I was a slow learner) Started with bolt in roll bar, converted to well designed cage with low front hoop under dash, connecting 4 corners of suspension.
History
Strong Regional racer in its day at Lime Rock, Pocono, Thompson, Bryar (NH), Watkins Glen, Shannonville. Always a looker!
Recent Competition History
Solid Regional Racer 1974 - 1992, NYSRRC HP Champ 1980 & 1981, overall 11-1st in class, 21-2nd in class, 14-3rd in class, ran in 87 race weekends over 18 years
Performance Data
Class: SCCA HP
Weight: 1413 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Mike Butler Race Engines
Manufacturer: BMC
Displacement: 948 cc
Induction: (2) 1 1/4" SU Carbs
Heads: 12A185 casting, ported & polished
Block: 948 +.040 decked
Main Caps: Reinforced center main cap
Crankshaft: Heat treated by Comptune
Connecting Rods: Balanced
Pistons: Hepolite .040 domed, valve reliefs
Camshaft: Winners Circle BMC 648
Clutch: 1275
Pressure Plate: 1275 balanced
Flywheel: Tilton
Exhaust: Chrome header, straight pipe
Total Time: <2, in garage
Clutch hydraulics seized, started every year
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Fuel Pump: AC Delco Electric
Fuel Type: 110 Octane
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Stock
Water Rad Location: Stock
Water Pump: Stock
Oil Cooler: BMC cooler plus dual remote filters
Oil Cooler Location: In front of radiator, filters in passenger footwell
Electrical System
Ignition: MSD5, Mini Distributor
Alternator: No
Data Logger: NA
Computer: NA
Transmission
Manfacturer: BMC
Type: Ribbed Case
Gears: Stock '66 Mk3
Rear End
Manufacturer: BMC
Ratio: 3.9,4.2,4.55
Differential: Welded & open
Axles: '66 from car w/ wire wheels (stronger)
Body
Construction: Fiberglass hood and 4 flares molded in
Color: Ford Dark Jade Metallic Green
Paint: DuPont Centari
Condition: Good - chipped
Chassis
Type: Original Unibody
Builder: BMC
Condition: Very good
Front Suspension: Stock AArms & knee shocks revalved , tied to Roll Cage, Sway bar, SS brake lines, urethane bushings
Rear Suspension: Offset springs, adjustable center link, tube shocks, tied to cage, panhard bar
Shocks: Rear has Mini Cooper (front) Spax adjustable shocks added with cage
Brakes: Front discs (66), rear drums
Steering: BMC rack & pinion
Wheels: (5) American Racing Libre 13x5 plus 4 Chevy Vega steelies
Tires: Old & dry, ran with 20.0x8.0x13 Goodyear slicks in its' day
Interior
Color/Finish: Stripped, gray paint
Material: Corbeau Seat
Fire System: Extinguisher only
Restraints: 6 point out of date
Guages: Tach, oil pressure, water temp, fuel
Steering Wheel: 12" leather grip
Condition: Spartan but neat
Spares
3 - 948 blocks
1100 cc assembled short block 66k miles
4 or 5 rear end pumpkins
Rods, pistons, pushrods, valve gear, lifters
4 - cylinder heads
Starters, carbs, A arms, trannies
2 - rear end housings, semi elliptical & quarter elliptical