sparecr Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well I have been extremly quite. I am not a talkative person but just to fill you guys and gals in I have had a hectic summer-fall-winter but see things settling and plan to really get more involved here. I finished my Saturn V rocket restoration project and left that job only to take a job doing restoration work at the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, AL. The place reportedly has the largest Lotus collection in the world. www.barbermotorsports.com/ First project may involve SCCA champion 7, if not I think it will be a Lotus 17... So this does mean I will be leaving the Northen VA area (actually next week) and moving to Birmingham so I look to try and catch up with some of you in the SE region. I will be in VA time to time to close up the house and other things. Will be making it to Carlisle kit cars (British Cars are the featured make, and I have been pushing for a Lotus section on the field (I do judgeing for them so hopfully they will listen)). I believe Mazda and I have resolved some email issuses here for those that need to contact me, but you can always email me at geeno@supersevens.com. Oh and yes that was my Caterham listed on ebay in early December for $25,000 Buy it now, keep in mind that included about $3K worth of spares, second set of wheels and fiberglass, plus an enclosed trailer. The reserve was much less. I may still consider selling the car I sort of want an orginal S2 or S3 7. My Elan M100 is also for sale $15K or offers, I have found I have found I have way to many cars, plus now that I get to play with real Lotus F1 cars....... If you are ever in the Birmingham/Huntsville area look me up and those of you there drop me a line I know no one..... John Viviani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi John, Sounds like you found a very cool job at Barber Motorsports. One question will they let you play (drive) with the cars and motercycles on the track and if so due you need an assistant to help you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hmmmmmmm. 754 mile road trip for me. It would be interesting! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I finished my Saturn V rocket restoration project ... Ahh .. the ultimate high performance machine! Did you have access to original engineering blueprints of the Saturn V/ Apollo? The NYTimes reported recently that the Huntsville Saturn V had been restored and being housed in a new museum (as opposed to being left outside to rust for 25 years). I imagine that this was your project. I heard that some of the museum Saturn V components (spread between the three sites) were mockups for rocket testing .. and not fully functional. Rob http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2142739693_Saturn_V_On_Display.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1905790422_Saturn_V_launches.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparecr Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 First yes it it is in my job description that we must use museum cars a minium of 2hrs a week on the track Yes I was on the Huntsville project, company I was with also did the rocket in Houston. Yes orginal drawings etc were used, but keep in mind this was for appearance sake (i.e. preservation), it does not have to function (i.e. restoration). I spent most of the time working with the command module. This one was used for the drop tests in 62-65. The rest was fabbing little cosmetic bits that are no longer made. http://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/1996085536_DSCN9299sm.JPG http://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/34302462_DSCN9254.JPG http://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/489615803_DSCN9062sm.JPG And one for the club http://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/324035046_7ssm.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I like the last one with the dragon logo. I also found this... :jester: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1546591858_usa7sAtSpace.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 So did this command module have a hatch that opened towards the inside? Was there reasoning for the black patch painting of the Saturn V? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 First yes it it is in my job description that we must use museum cars a minium of 2hrs a week on the track Is there anything in your job description that you should find someone to take the passenger seat for those hours?? :hurray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaLoco Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 So, dumb question! "Where exactly does one find slightly used a complete Apollo Spacecraft suitable for restoration?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 So, dumb question! "Where exactly does one find slightly used a complete Apollo Spacecraft suitable for restoration?" At a NASA surplus sale? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 1. I beleive there was one by me when the Grumman plant (bethpage, ny) closed down a decade ago. 2. M O O N 3. In storage at a Hollywood soundstage since 1969! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 sounds like dream job, congrats:cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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