Description
Early Can-Am, fully restored, with new engine, dyno time only. Tilton Clutch - new one race ago, Goodyear tires new 2 races ago. One of only two Hamill-McKee cars remaining and the only round tube car. Class winner (tube chassis Can-Am) at 2004 "Big Bore Bash" finished 3rd overall in field of 9 monocock and tube chassis Can-Am cars. Leading class at 2005 Can-Am "Big Bore Bash" when I sucked a valve and damaged engine. Fresh engine is being built now by Bud Gilbert and will be installed the first of the year complete with Dyno sheets and parts slips. This engine is NOW IN THE CAR as of August, 2006! Do have some historic pictures, articles and contact with past driver that will be included with car along with nose body mold. Additional photos available by email.
History
Recent race history - first in class (tube chassis Can-Am) at 2004 "Big Bore Bash". Finished 3rd overall in field of 9 monocock and tube chassis Can-Am cars. Leading class at 2005 "Big Bore Bash" when sucked a valve.
Recent Competition History
See above
Performance Data
Class: Can-Am
Weight: Unk lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Bud Gilbert Racing
Manufacturer: Chevy
Type: SBC
Displacement: 4.020x3.560
Horsepower: 600++
Torque: 500+
Induction: Webers
Heads: New - AFR CNC Aluminum
Block: Chevy - NEW
Main Caps: Crower - NEW
Crankshaft: Reground
Connecting Rods: Crower Maxi Light Billet - NEW
Pistons: CP Pistons - NEW w/sealed power rings
Camshaft: Craine - NEW
Valves: AFR - NEW
Valve Train: AFR - NEW, Crower springs, roller rockers
Clutch: Tilton - 3 disk
Pressure Plate: Tilton
Flywheel: Tilton
Exhaust: Header w/resonator
Total Time: Dyno only
Races: None
New Bud Gilbert engine now completed and installed over $16,000 for engine alone
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: Unk
Capacity: 25+ gal.
Fuel Pump: Holly - electric
Fuel Type: race gas
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Yes
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: Aluminum block mount
Oil Cooler: yes
Oil Cooler Location: side pod
Electrical System
Ignition: Don ig mag
Alternator: None
Battery: Optima - 12 volt
Data Logger: None
Computer: Auto Master - Pro-control
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: transaxel
Gears: 4 speed w/reverse
Shifter: manual - linkage
Trans Cooler: no
Races: 3 race weekends
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: transaxel
Cooler: No
Ratio: Unk
Case: Aluminum
Differential: aluminum
Axles: Half-shaft
Races: 3 race weekends
Body
Construction: fiberglass & aluminum
Color: red
Paint: emeron
Condition: excellent
few stone chips on nose
Chassis
Type: tibe frame
Builder: Hamill-McKee
Material: steel
Finish: grey powdercoat
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: independent
Rear Suspension: independent
Shocks: Koni - coil over
Brakes: Wildwood
Steering: rack & pinion
Wheels: Aluminum - American
Tires: Goodyear - 2 races old
Interior
Color/Finish: aluminum panels
Material: aluminum & naugahide
Fire System: Halon
Restraints: Simpson - 2 sets
Guages: Stewart Warner/Longacre
Steering Wheel: Personal - leather cover - quick release
