Description
Originally street titled in Indiana in 1959. Restored by Jim McHenry with later work done by Lalinsky Engineering. 1940 Ford frame with 9" Ford rear axle and solid front axle from period; 4-bar suspension front and rear. Boxed and reinforced frame. Lalinsky built 297 cid Chevy with Hilborn injection - extremely reliable & powerful no-expense spared motor. Vertex magneto. Accusump. Close ratio ST10 transmission. Halon fire system. Engine has 8 events since being built - in excellent condition. Ford 11' x 3 1/2" drum brakes. Steel wheels. Needs nothing but fresh tires for racing.
History
Built and titled as a street car in Indiana in 1959, it did not race competitively until restored in 1996. Was accepted by VSCCA as an American Special. Many entries since then at Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, VIR, Summit Point, BeaveRun & Road America.
Performance Data
Class: CSR
Weight: 2220 lbs
Track: Lime Rock
Engine
Engine Builder: Lalinsky Engineering
Manufacturer: Chevy
Type: V8
Displacement: 297 cid
Horsepower: 525 est.
Induction: Hilborn 2 1/8
Heads: Straight plug Chevy - iron
Block: Chevy 3756519
Main Caps: splayed 4-bolt
Crankshaft: Callies forged
Connecting Rods: Crower Sportsman
Pistons: J.E. forged
Camshaft: Howard
Valves: Manley stainless
Valve Train: Crane pro shaft rocker
Clutch: Tilton 3-disc 7.25
Pressure Plate: Tilton
Flywheel: Tilton
Exhaust: Custom headers
Total Time: est. 12
Races: 8
Jesel belt drive
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: 2004
Capacity: 8
Fuel Pump: hilborn
Fuel Type: 110+ octane
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Aluminum
Water Pump: Stewart Stage 4
Oil Cooler: Yes
Oil Cooler Location: left ft.
Electrical System
Ignition: Vertex Magneto
Alternator: no
Battery: Gel cells
Data Logger: no
Computer: no
Transmission
Manfacturer: Borg Warner
Type: Super T-10
Gears: close ratio
Shifter: Hurst
Trans Cooler: no
Rear End
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: 9
Cooler: no
Ratio: 3.70
Case: Strange aluminum
Axles: Moser
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: Green metallic & black
Condition: very good
Chassis
Type: Ladder
Builder: Ford; Lalinsky Engineering
Material: Steel
Finish: black enamel
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: 4-bar w/ rod ends & panhard bar. Painted. Very good condition
Rear Suspension: 4-bar w/ rod ends & panhad bar. Painted. Very good condition
Shocks: Aldan Eagle coill-overs - purchased 2002
Brakes: Drum 11 x 3.5 ft.; 10 x 2.25 rear
Steering: Vega steering box
Wheels: 15 x 7 steel
Tires: Dunlop 6.00L-15
Interior
Color/Finish: Aluminum - unpainted
Material: Aluminum & black vinyl
Fire System: Halon 10 lb.
Restraints: 5 pt. driver only
Guages: Stewart Warner mech. tach, oil press, water temp., oil temp.
Condition: very good but very spartan
Spares
Original generator, hood (no cutout), brake drums
very good condition.
engine
complete - very good BUT overbore - needs sleeving to reuse as good race motor
