Description
Glasspar American Special Racecar -Ford 390 FE big block V-8, Cobra-Jet heads, roadrace/trackcam, single 4-bbl carb - 410 H.P./465 ft. lbs. torque -3 speed syncro Ford Toploader transmission, Hd clutch/pressure plate -9 inch Ford rear axle, Shortened Ford frame (101in wheelbase) coil spring front end ,HD sway bar, quick ratio steering,HD race shocks, AeroTech Lab fuel cell with elec. & mech fuel pumps -Drum brakes era correct, drilled/vented for race, 14" alloy wheels -Alum dash, Stewart Warner mech instruments, approved elec kill switch -Approved FIA rollbar, Sparco driver safety harness, alum race seat -Modified,professionally restored original lite weight fiberglass body
History
One of a total of only 100 Glasspars produced. Glasspar was the first company in history to build a fiberglass reinforced plastic car! The complete reference history on the Glasspar can be found on the web- site : Forgotten Fiberglass.com (Please see my car on this site under the Bill Tritt Tribute car , which is the white car with #3 race numbers. Most all the details and comprehensive information on the car can be found here.
Recent Competition History
Sebring, Palm Beach GP, West Palm Beach Fairgrounds ,Rolex Endurance Series, MCI Dash Series -Finishes
Performance Data
Class: Groups 2 & 3
Weight: 2000 lbs
Track: Various in SE Florida
Engine
Engine Builder: Tide Racing
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: FE series big block
Displacement: 390 CID
Horsepower: 410 (approx)
Torque: 465
Induction: Holley single 4 bbl
Heads: Ford Hi-Po Cobra-Jet
Block: Cast iron
Main Caps: stock 4 bolt
Crankshaft: Forged Ford performance
Connecting Rods: Drop-forged
Pistons: Forged alloy
Camshaft: Hyd. Flat tappet /road race
Valves: Stock - hard seated
Valve Train: improved 1965 Ford performance
Clutch: McLeod
Pressure Plate: Hi-Po friction
Flywheel: Billet steel
Exhaust: Dual
Total Time: less than 200 hrs
Races: none since restorati
Original engine was a flat head Ford which likely failed in early 50's
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Aero Tech Lab.
Age: 20 yrs/new bladder
Capacity: 15 gallon
Fuel Pump: Mech. & elec.
Fuel Type: Gasoline/ 92 Oct
Oil/Water System
Radiator: large capacity
Water Rad Location: Behind front nose intake
Water Pump: Hi- flow
Oil Cooler: remote filter with adapter block
Oil Cooler Location: driver side eng compt.
Electrical System
Ignition: Pertronix
Alternator: 100 amp single wire
Battery: Heavy duty /in approved secure mount box
Transmission
Manfacturer: Ford
Type: Toploader
Gears: close ratio
Shifter: Hurt-Indy
Trans Cooler: none
Races: low hours
early Toploader/ syncro 1st gear
Rear End
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: hotchkis
Cooler: no
Ratio: 3:50
Case: iron
Differential: 9 inch
Axles: heavy duty/station wagon
Races: low hours/est.
Body
Construction: Polyester fiberglass
Color: white
Paint: enamel
Condition: good
professionally repaired light race damaged areas
Chassis
Type: Boxed shortened stock '49-'52 Ford station wagon
Builder: Ford
Material: Steel
Finish: black paint
Condition: good - some surface rust
Front Suspension: Coil spring, painted, rebushed
Rear Suspension: semi eliptic with extra leafs -good
Shocks: Koni style ,good, no leakage
Brakes: 12 inch Vented drums
Steering: quick ratio manual stock links
Wheels: 14 inch vintage alloy race
Tires: 14 x 225
Interior
Color/Finish: painted steel/ bright aluminum
Material: steel & aluminum
Fire System: portable mounted 10BC extinguisher
Restraints: Sparco race harness
Guages: Stewart warner mechanical
Steering Wheel: flat style original
Condition: good/ many new alum. replacement panels
