Description
This is an exceptionally restored and well maintained Caldwell D9 vintage Formula Ford. It had a completed documented frame up rebuild from 1990-1994 by Jon Waterhouse of Albany, NY. The car was originally purchased and constructed by Bob Pagan, Long Island, NY in 1972 and raced in SCCA Regional events until 1980. This FF was not raced from 1980 until 1994 after Waterhouse's restoration. This #46 Caldwell was the featured FF at the July 1994 Lime Rock 25th Formula Ford Reunion finishing 3rd in its class. This chassis has a total of 33 races logged since built in 1972 and has only 12 races since the restoration in 1994. There have been various updates to this Caldwell since my purchase in 2002 such as: Tilton Starter, 32/36 DGV Weber, OMP Fire System, Sabelt Belts, Autometer Electronic Gauges. All upgrades/improvements were professionally performed.
History
The car was originally purchased and built by Bob Pagan and raced in SCCA events by various other owners until late 1980. A completed pictorial documentation was preserved br Mr. Pagan during his ownership. Jon Waterhouse, also provided a complete pictorial of his pain staking 4 years of restoration. This car has competed in SCCA, SVRA, HSR and VDCA events since 2002 under the #46 with 5 class victories. The D9 Caldwell FF Marque won the 1969 SCCA runoffs driven by Skip Barber. The same year, Jim Clarke won the Inaugural IMSA Formula Ford race at Pocono International in a Caldwell D9.
Recent Competition History
(1)July 2003 - VDCA BMW @ Barber Motorsports, AL 1stFF & 3rd OA/9 Feature (2) September 2003 - SCCA Regional @ Roebling Road, GA 1st FF & 1st OA/10 Feature (3)December 2003 - VDCA @ Roebling Road, GA 1st FF & 6th OA/10 Enduro Open Wheel Feature (4) February 2004 - VDCA @ Kershaw, NC 1st FF & 5th OA/16 Enduro (5) April 2004 - VDCA BMW @ VIR, VA 1st FF & 9th OA/34 Enduro (Started Last)
Performance Data
Class: Formula Ford
Weight: 1104 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Jon Waterhouse , Albany , NY
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: upgraded Cortina
Displacement: 1600cc
Horsepower: spec 110-115 hp est
Induction: New BAT race prep Weber 32/36 DGV with intake & linkage (2002)
Heads: spec
Main Caps: spec
Crankshaft: spec
Connecting Rods: spec
Pistons: spec
Camshaft: BAT 1.5 grind with steel rocker shaft supports
Flywheel: spec
ITB air cleaner assembly , Pegasus Easy Clean 6.3 qt dry sump (new 03)
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL custom wedge
Capacity: 6 gallon
Fuel Pump: Mechanical
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Caldwell
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: Closed water system with 180 degree thermostat
Oil Cooler: Pegasus oil cooler with HD remote filter
Oil Cooler Location: rear
Electrical System
Ignition: New Tilton XLT super starter
Alternator: N/A
Battery: Custom 12V gel battery
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: MK-8
Gears: 4 speed with reverse
Shifter: Taylor Engineering Super Shifter Seal kit
Trans Cooler: N/A
12 sets spare gears
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: transaxle
Cooler: N/A
Ratio: 9:31 ring & pinion
Case: VW
Axles: New Pegasus half shaft donuts ( 2002)
Body
Construction: Gelcoat fiberglass (New 1994)
Color: White with black vinyl numbers
Condition: Excellent
Utimate LED rain light
Chassis
Type: Steel tubing reinforced
Builder: Autodynamics
Front Suspension: New rod ends and Armstrong adjustable shock/spring combo (1994)
Rear Suspension: New rod ends and Armstrong adjustable shock/spring combo (1994)
Brakes: 4 wheel disc outboard
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Wheels: two sets (1) steel (1) Minilites
Tires: 135/543-13, 165/580-13 Dunlops 9092
Interior
Color/Finish: Custom seat bucket with padding
Fire System: New OMP 10 #AFFF 3 nozzle fire system (2002)
Restraints: New Sabelt 5 point seat belt system (2002)
Guages: New Autometer electronic gauges (tack,oil&water )
Steering Wheel: Moto-Lita removal steering wheel
Condition: Aeroquip oil , water & fuel lines .
Spares
reconditioned Lucas starter
remote starter battery w/connector
Weber 32 DFM carburetor with intake manifold and linkage
