Swift 010c history?????

[Rob'Swift]

I'm trying to find out more about a Swift 010c, chassis number 004, it is CART registered chassis number 420.

I was originally told it was a Newman/Haas car for 1999 but now it appears to be from Patrick Racing. Any help is greatly appreciated.



Rob

[Hoop-98]

http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/swift/1208195943/1208195943ss.htm

I believe the car now resides with an owner who wants to streetify it.

http://www.google.com/search?q=swift+010c&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US :o fficial&client=firefox-a

The beyond.ca result will help you out.

rh

[nigelred5]

Yeah, hoop, believe Rob is the one doing it.


Rob, Have you contacted Swift directly? They should be able to tell you at least who purchased it from them.

[Hoop-98]

Lol, oops, didn't notice the name, duh back to your regularly scheduled program....

[Rob'Swift]

Haha, thanks. I already contacted Swift but they have not given me any information yet.....

I'll keep trying.





Rob

[Civic]

I know Patrick tried out the Swift for Fernandez and Jones and they acquired them second hand from Newman-Haas, though I'm not sure if one of them might've been a former Della Penna chassis (which I think was also acquired used from Newman-Haas).

[Rob'Swift]

WOW, it's been over a year since this thread has been updated!

I found the info I was looking for and have made some nice progress on the car. It's only a set of calipers and an engine away from being driven!

Patrick Racing purchased chassis numbers 1,4 (mine), 6 and 10 new from Swift in December of 1998. They cost about $490,000 each plus a speedway aero package for an additional $125,000. I feel that i got a heck of a bargain considering how complete my car actually is.

I'll post some pictures soon.


Rob

[EagleEye]

I'm trying to find out more about a Swift 010c, chassis number 004, it is CART registered chassis number 420.

I was originally told it was a Newman/Haas car for 1999 but now it appears to be from Patrick Racing. Any help is greatly appreciated.



Rob


cvanderschoot@swiftengineering.com

Casper was a race engineer at Hogan, and then went to Swift. Each chassis was typically assinged to a team (chassis#/Eng/Team), and there should be a list somewhere. Alex Cross used to be in charge of the CART program.

Newman/Haas, Patrick, Della Penna, ForsytheCR, Coyne and Gordon ran them in one form or another. I checked a real old list I had, and 010 does appear to be a Patrick/Ford, but not sure if it changed hands since then.

Good luck.

[EagleEye]

cvanderschoot@swiftengineering.com

Casper was a race engineer at Hogan, and then went to Swift. Each chassis was typically assinged to a team (chassis#/Eng/Team), and there should be a list somewhere. Alex Cross used to be in charge of the CART program.

Newman/Haas, Patrick, Della Penna, ForsytheCR, Coyne and Gordon ran them in one form or another. I checked a real old list I had, and 010 does appear to be a Patrick/Ford, but not sure if it changed hands since then.

Good luck.

010 should have read 004.

[Rob'Swift]

I have been in contact with Swift and 01, 04, 06 an 10 were all Patrick cars IIRC. My car was for sure as it still has the main colors of the Visteon livery.

I forgot to update with pics.....I'll try to remember to do so this evening.


Thanks for the help, it's very much appreciated.


Robert

[Chamoo]

I've seen pictures Rob, and the car looks unreal.

[Rob'Swift]

OK FINALLY I am posting the pictures. A lot has happened since I purchased the car so be patient, there are a TON of them.


When I first got it.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/1208195943lf.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carintrailer.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/undercover.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/SwiftPlacard1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/CARTsticker1.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/front2.jpg

Trying my best not to grin like an idiot.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC2.jpg

Failing that attempt. BTW if anyone is sitting on a RH mirror as a souvenir I NEED IT!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/RobinCC1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/rear1.jpg

No shoes in the car please, I just cleaned it.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/JamesinCC2.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis2.jpg

The females are not amused.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652194142_742380b7b7.jpg

Is there a problem officer???
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652194910_f5e32c3876_b.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2651367059_9d9648f687_b.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652195510_6b8397a9f1_b.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/2652197074_723592da49_b.jpg

Parked next to my father's Testarossa at the first car show.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow010.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow012.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

The car came with zero tools/spares so I have to make everything I need.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Wheelnutsocket1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Wheelnutsocket3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Wheelnutsocket5.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Wheelnutsocket10.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Wheelnutsocket16.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis013.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis018.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis021.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis022.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis038.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis043.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis32.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis31.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis30.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/chassis33.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

All cleaned up and ready for another car show.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow019.jpg

A fellow member of the Full-Size Champ Car Souvenir Club resides in Tucson!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow024.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow032.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow036.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/carshow037.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Collecting parts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Clutch004.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Clutch006.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Clutch010.jpg

All stripped down awaiting it's new old livery.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/VisteonLivery008.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/VisteonLivery001.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Visteongraphics002.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Visteongraphics005.jpg

About halfway completed for the next show.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Visteongraphics007.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Visteongraphics011.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Visteongraphics016.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

More fabrication.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/build1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/build2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/build11.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/build12.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4802.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4798.jpg

It works!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4785.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4789.jpg

It turns.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4791.jpg

It even collapses for easy storage.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4805.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Doing a small commercial to help promote the graphics company restoring the livery.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4959.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4963.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4966.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4957.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_4968.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Picked up a set of Penske shocks for the car. It took a long time to find these.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Penskeshocks5.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Penskeshocks4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Penskeshocks9.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Penskeshocks6.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Penskeshocks11.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

The livery almost complete.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5166.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5168.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5172.jpg

The car on the scales. Only needs an engine and three more brake calipers to be able to drive.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/99SwiftCC001.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/99SwiftCC002.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Whoops, missed one of my favorite shots.

This one is out of order......my Swift, my GTS and Dad's Testarossa at the Tucson Classics Car show 10/2008.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/TucsonClassicsCarshow08.jpg

The Swift at the 2009 Tucson Classics Car show. The livery is all but complete now. A few minor alterations and it will be 100%.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5616.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5620.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5617.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5619.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

And here is how the car sits as of November 2009.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5796.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5797.jpg

The undertray was a pain to remove with only two people. It'll only get easier I suppose.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5798.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5799.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5800.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5801.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5802.jpg

Down to just the tub and front suspension.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5803.jpg

Rear suspension/gearbox assy.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5804.jpg

Bulkhead removed to gain access to fuel cell.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5805.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

The R1 engine (with it's 6-speed sequential gearbox) weighs a mere 156 lbs and puts out 175hp at 13,750rpm. It may not go like it once did but at least it will have the right sound. Much better than a SBC in my opinion. Here it is resting within the fixture. The frame will be built around the engine and fit inside the fixture to ensure the car will go back together straight and with the correct wheelbase.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5841.jpg

Hmmm, how about two of them in series?
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5810.jpg

The turbo I will be using on the Yamaha R1 engine.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5824.jpg

More machining.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5836.jpg

Shift knob.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5840.jpg

[Lennat]

That is awesome! :)

Are you actually going to use two engines plus turbo? :s mokin:

How many bhp are you expecting?

[Rob'Swift]

Just 175hp from a single NA R1 engine at this time. I then plan to add a turbo and later a second engine (both will be NA then) and in the end run turbos on both or one large single turbo for both.


Rob

[car20]

that is cool . That is the reason i like open wheel racing .

[nigelred5]

very cool.. say slowly to yourself... T u r b o - H y a b u s a :) 400 HP is easy peazy lemon squeezy

[Rob'Swift]

Nah, I like the way "twin R1's with boost" sounds better.

This is the frame that will hold the Yamaha R1 bike engine and connect the tub to the gearbox (not complete but you get the idea). The square tubing is 1.25 X 1.25 X .120" wall. The flat bar is 1.5 X .375".
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5854.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5855.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5857.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5858.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5859.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5860.jpg

Test fit of brake pedal.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5847.jpg

Brake pedal and bias bar.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5863.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5866.jpg

Remote adjustment cable is a nice touch.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5864.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

It will be a trackday/HPDE toy and I'm also going to try to register it for street use here in AZ.

Look for it at Firebird Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway in AZ and Arroyo Seco Raceway in NM.


Rob

[Jag_Warrior]

I don't know when I've enjoyed reading a thread and looking at photos more than I have in this thread. Rob, you've done yourself proud. That is REALLY nice! Thank you for sharing. I hope you'll continue keeping us up to date.

[Rob'Swift]

Making more parts.

This is the coupler to connect the R1 motors output shaft to the jackshaft carrying the drive sprocket.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5900.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5901.jpg

This is the housing that holds the bearings supporting the driven shaft/flywheel.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5892.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5898.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5899.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Modified R1 output shaft with flange to mount flywheel.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5888.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5889.jpg

Chromoly flywheel after facing.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5890.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5891.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Machining step for friction surface.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5893.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5894.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5895.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_5897.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

The bearing housing/driven shaft/flywheel/clutch.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts004.jpg

Chain to housing clearance.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts005.jpg

The housing has a counterbore to hold a 47mm OD bearing and a 62mm OD bearing. There is a sleeve between the two bearings so that the thrust load (from disengaging the clutch) is shared by both bearings.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts006.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts007.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

R1 output shaft coupler.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts008.jpg

When I welded the sprocket to the coupler the splines shrunk and the sprocket would not fit the R1 output shaft. I machined the splines away and machined a counterbore for the second sprocket to center in and bolted two together to complete the coupler.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts009.jpg

24 tooth sprocket welded to flange welded to splined shaft out of '04 R1 gearbox. This shaft will be shortened on both ends.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts010.jpg

The coupler will be welded on this end.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts011.jpg

This is a rough orientation of these parts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts013.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

R1 engine fully mounted in the frame.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts015.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts016.jpg

Removable upper brace/engine mounts.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts014.jpg

Coupler in place.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts017.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

Location of bearing housing.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts018.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts019.jpg

The 24 tooth sprocket (not pictured) will drive the 14 tooth driven sprocket for a 1.714:1 ratio. This will provide a geared top speed of 172 mph though there is currently not sufficient power to push through the drag created by the roadcourse aero package. By changing the gear selection in the R1 gearbox the overall gearing can be adjusted to suit different driving situations.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/drivetrainparts020.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

The right side tie-rod was bent so I set to work making a replacement.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Tierodrepair.jpg

After I cut the ends off.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Tierodbent.jpg

I was unable to locate replacement ends for the tie-rod so I machined the old parts away from the tubing.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Tierodends.jpg

New tie-rod.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Tierodnew1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/Tierodnew3.jpg

[champcarray]

I couldn't machine my way out of a paper bag, but I am lovin' this thread regardless. Thank you so much for sharing all of these photos and your commentary. What a beautiful car.

I wish someone in my neighborhood was restoring a champ car!

[Rob'Swift]

Thanks for the support/kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying the coverage.


More to come.

Rob

[Hoop-98]

Nice work Rob, with the R1 you would have 170 HP or so?

[Rob'Swift]

Today's progress.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6016.jpg

Clearance issue with the frame.....it will need some modification.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6013.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6012.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6010.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6014.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6015.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6009.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

I've been VERY busy on the car lately. The track event that I'm trying to prepare the car for is less than three weeks away. I think I can make it.

Bearing carrier for end of driveshaft.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6019.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6020.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6021.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

This is what I did today. It is actually pretty close to being equal-length.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6024.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6025.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6028.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6029.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6030.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6032.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6031.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6033.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6034.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6035.jpg



Rob

[NickFalzone]

No idea what I'm looking at in half these pictures, but it looks like you're having fun man so good job. I used to build RC cars so I sort of vaguely know the feeling of putting your own sweat and time into this kind project. Hopefully you can do some local track racing with it.

[chuck34]

I'm impressed with pretty much everything you've done so far, but that exhaust is AWESOME! Put some nice thin weld beads on there and it should be great. Keep the pics comming :-)

[Rob'Swift]

The exhaust needs some finishing welds (collector is only tacked on) but here it is...

http://user.streetfire.net/video/R1-powered-Champ-Car_727399.htm

[Rob'Swift]

As it sits now.

Fuel cell with R1 fuel pump.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6037.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6038.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Champ%20Car/DSC_6039.jpg

[Wilf]

As it sits now.



I HATE talented people!!! Rob, it is one thing to maintain one of these monsters, but something completely else to do such a nice and usable modification. Thanks for sharing.

[DBell]

Great thread Rob. I look forward to seeing the car finished. I hope you'll post a video of it running on youtube or something.

[Rob'Swift]

I drove the car. It needs some issues addressed but it should make it to the track this Saturday.


Pics and vids to come....


Rob

[Rob'Swift]

Here are the latest pics.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftunload1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftunload2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/22762_812443389872_10109981_4696449.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift7.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift12.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift14.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift13.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift4.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift5.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftpitout.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftturn2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftpitin1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftpitin2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftpitin3.jpg

[Rob'Swift]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swiftpits.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift8.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift9.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/AZR%2010/Swift16.jpg

[Wilf]

It's alive, it's alive!!!!

[Rob'Swift]

Yes, yes it is!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kcBj-gEhXs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSllHjvCBWA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA9X8BxTyZw