Description:

This is serial number one of Arnie Loying's ground-breaking design which predates the Swift.
One of the most historic US Formula Ford designs, not even a dozen were produced. One of the
few designs which won it's Runoffs debut, it remains a competitive Formula Ford but is actually
eligable for Spec or Club Ford in many regions.

History

Famed US engine tuner Arnie Loyning and college professor Bob Erikson began the design of the Viking
Formula Ford in 1976. A prototype, possibly this car, was unveiled in 1979 and first customer cars
were delivered in 1982, the year the car won the Runoffs, driven by Bob Lobenberg.

Competition History

a few regional races in 1997


Engine

• Ford Kent 1600
  
• believed to be a Sterling
  
• sleeved to standard bore
  
• the bores are worn and should be re-sleeved
  
• the cylinder head has two races since being freshened
  

Fuel System

• New Nylon lined throttle cable
  
• needs fuel cell as required for SCCA
  

Oil/Water System

• water rad behind driver with side intakes
  

Electrical System

• new battery cable from front of chassis to rear, inside the tubes
  

Body

• The fiberglass body has some stress cracks, but overall is in good shape
  
• several of the original molds accompany the car
  

Chassis

• The Chassis and suspension are straight
  
• some rod ends should be replaced and an alignment be done
  
• tbd
  
• rocker
  
• top link, lower reversed a-arm, dual trailing rods, outboard coil over
  
• rack
  
• 4 wheel disk, outboard
  
• Panasport wheels, one needs replacing or straightening due to the accident at Laguna
  

Interior

• new current date harness required
  
• removable steering wheel
  
• The cable for cockpit adjustable brake bias is frozen and could be replaced
  

Spares

• Full upper body mold, Nose mold, Lower rear mold
  
• The body molds are believed to be the original Viking molds
  
• Six Wheels of various types
  
• Some minor misc. spares of all kinds