slngsht Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Hi, that's a very good question. Chris Custer who started Rotus numbered the first few cars in an odd way. Mine is the first chassis, but it was actually designated #002. The next car was designated #014, and i believe the car after that was #021. At some point they went to sequential numbers. Dennis Hedges of Short Mountain Enterprises in Falling Waters would have the best guesstimate. Are you looking to buy one?
Jeff Bynum Posted August 4, 2005 Author Posted August 4, 2005 I purchased Frank Nolfi's car last month.
Old Yellow Posted August 4, 2005 Posted August 4, 2005 I think he detuned the engine some to make it more streetable. He told me one time that it was putting out about 250hp in race form. Joe
slngsht Posted August 4, 2005 Posted August 4, 2005 I purchased Frank Nolfi's car last month. Welcome to the club! smileys/smiley1.gif[/img] </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Where are you located?</p>
Jeff Bynum Posted August 5, 2005 Author Posted August 5, 2005 I think most of the detune involved re-jetting the webers for acceptable performance off idle. He also told me he set the rev limiter to 6700 RPM. The car is in excellent condition but is clearly set up for competition versus having any street refinements. Frank was very meticulous in the construction and set up of the car and provided an impressive amount of documentation and spare parts. The engine is a 2.3 OHC Ford that was stroked to 2.6 (Esslinger components)in front of a T-5 transmission and a Supera rear end with a Lock Rite differential. I have just started exploring the the potential of the car which came to me in a very high state of tune including the suspension setup. Frank knew Chris Custer rather well and worked closely with Dennis Hedges in setting up the chassie of the car, which I was told has a wider front track than usual. I am in North Canton, Ohio.
Jeff Bynum Posted August 5, 2005 Author Posted August 5, 2005 Here are a few pictures of the car. http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170221_DSC00012.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170237_DSC00003.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170250_DSC00006.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170306_DSC00007.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170326_DSC00011.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/JeffBynum/2005-08-05_170351_DSCN0058.jpgJeff Bynum38569.7205902778
slngsht Posted August 5, 2005 Posted August 5, 2005 She looks great. smileys/smiley20.gif[/img] </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Can't get to get mine on the road.</p>
solder_guy Posted August 7, 2005 Posted August 7, 2005 Is this the car that was on Ebay recently? Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA
Jeff Bynum Posted August 8, 2005 Author Posted August 8, 2005 Yes Rob, it was. I found it in Hemmings.
Jeff Bynum Posted August 8, 2005 Author Posted August 8, 2005 Anybody know how to contact Dennis Hedges? I was wondering if he still has any Rotus parts left that are unique to the chassie, i.e. fenders, windshield frames, etc.
slngsht Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Anybody know how to contact Dennis Hedges? I was wondering if he still has any Rotus parts left that are unique to the chassie, i.e. fenders, windshield frames, etc. Yep, I answered it in the "original mold" thread too smileys/smiley2.gif[/img] </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <blockquote data-ipsQuote= shortmt@adelphia.net phone: 304-274-0671 or 304-754-6561 One is his home, the other his business. I think he answers both during the day. He's in the Eastern time zone. Cheers
solder_guy Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 Jeff: What kinda seats are in your Rotus? How much did you pay for it? Where do you live? Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA
Jeff Bynum Posted August 10, 2005 Author Posted August 10, 2005 Slngsht...thank you for the info on Dennis Hedges. I called and talked to him at length regarding the car I bought from Frank Nolfi and he was very familiar with its history. Some of the chassis modifications he made at Frank's request are very interesting.
Jeff Bynum Posted August 10, 2005 Author Posted August 10, 2005 Solder_guy...my seats are from Corbeau. I am in Canton, Ohio.
Old Yellow Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 I think they rebuilt it after Frank said he had a racing accident with it.
slngsht Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 Slngsht...thank you for the info on Dennis Hedges. I called and talked to him at length regarding the car I bought from Frank Nolfi and he was very familiar with its history. Some of the chassis modifications he made at Frank's request are very interesting. Do share
Old Yellow Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 I believe Frank told me that the steering shaft came loose at the collapsable portion that was held with a set screw. He had it welded to prevent that again. Mine has been tack welded.
slngsht Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 I'll have to check into that. 6 weeks of waiting for my car seems much longer
slngsht Posted August 11, 2005 Posted August 11, 2005 Joe / Jeff, If you have a picture of the steering mod, could you post it in the Tech section? Might help some of the other guys out. Thanks.
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