Description
One of the last Winkelmanns built that will qualify for Vintage FF1600. Easily fits 6'-2" driver. All new plumbing, hardware (all AN), and electrical, incl complete wiring harness, within last 2 years. Very strong Loyning engine, less than 6 hrs time. Setup developed over several test days at Laguna Seca and Infineon/Sears Pt., and all notes will go with car. Seller will include one weekend of free support within California, and will do same elsewhere if travel expenses are covered by buyer. Can also be run in current SCCA as Club Ford (has req'd knee roll hoop).
History
The WDF-3 was the last Winkelmann model that qualifies for Monoposto-rules Vintage FF, and this car was one of the last WDF-3's built, 23rd of 28 cars. Raced in Midwesdt as SCCA Club racer for many years, then Vintage since '98. Original chassis data plate still there. Comfortable and easy car to drive quickly, and easy to set up.
Recent Competition History
Top 5 all events entered past 3 years, frequently top 3.
Performance Data
Class: FF 1600
Best Time: 1:50,1 sec
Track: Infineon/Sears Pt.
Engine
Engine Builder: Loyning's Engine Service
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: 4 cyl pushrod
Displacement: 1600cc
Horsepower: 115 approx
Induction: Single Weber DGV downdraft
Heads: Cast Iron, Monoposto-legal
Block: Cast iron, replaced in '04
Main Caps: FF legal
Crankshaft: Steel, new in '04
Connecting Rods: FF legal
Pistons: FF legal
Camshaft: FF legal
Valves: FF legal
Valve Train: pushrod/rockers - FF legal
Clutch: 7.25" Tilton
Pressure Plate: Tilton
Flywheel: Lightened, FF legal
Exhaust: Porter Racing, new in '03
Total Time: less than 6 hrs.
Races: 4
Entire lower end replaced, incl block, in '04 due to original crank breaking.
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Age: 4-5 years
Capacity: 5 gal.
Fuel Pump: Ford mechanical
Fuel Type: 110 race gas
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Orig. type brass
Water Rad Location: Front
Water Pump: Std. Ford, new in 03, cog belt drive
Oil Cooler: Yes
Oil Cooler Location: Tail, above gearbox
Electrical System
Ignition: Monoposto-legal points/condensor
Alternator: None
Battery: 14.5 Amp/hr, new in '03
Data Logger: None
Computer: None
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: Mk. 8
Gears: 4 fwd, 1 rev., dog ring
Shifter: Winkelmann
Races: 6 hrs/ 4 races
Gearbox rebuilt and new case in '04 by Taylor.
Rear End
Manufacturer: See Transmission
Differential: Open
Axles: Halfshafts/new donuts
Body
Construction: Fiberglass, all
Color: Black
Paint: Acrylic enamel/clear coat
Condition: Good but not claimed to be perfect.
Chassis
Type: Tubular mild steel spaceframe
Builder: Paliser/Winkelmann
Material: mild steel
Finish: Gloss black, lpainted
Condition: Very good
Front Suspension: Original upper/lower a-arm, polished nickel, excellent
Rear Suspension: Original lateral link/radius rod, polished nickel, excellent
