Mike Rohaley Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 FYI: Grab the April 2010 issue, there is a great 4 page article on our little corner of the automotive world (one is also the cover car!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Here is what is on the front cover of the April HS&EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Congrats Jack! :cheers: Hopefully it'll be in the mailbox when I get home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlRichter Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I am new to this "world". I saw an article in Hemmings Sports & Exotics and was intrigued. Their article stated that there are "wide" body kits available, but did not list any. I would appreciate any help in this area as I am a big guy who would like to have fun! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Al, Welcome aboard! Two of the Seven-type cars that have a little extra width, and are availble in the US in kit form, are the Caterham SV and its higher-spec variant, the Caterham CSR. Both are 4 inches wider through the cockpit than the standard, traditional Caterham Series 3. Go to: http://www.uscaterham.com/ http://www.caterham.co.uk/ For info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I am new to this "world". I saw an article in Hemmings Sports & Exotics and was intrigued. Their article stated that there are "wide" body kits available, but did not list any. I would appreciate any help in this area as I am a big guy who would like to have fun! Thank you. I believe the Caterham SV chassis is 4" wider and maybe 7" longer than the Standard Caterham or original Lotus 7. The Stalker V6, shown on the front cover of the April HS&EC, is 4" wider and 7" longer with most oF the additional space in the driver/passenger compartment. You might want to contact Dennis Brunton about your specific needs via the Stalker V6 web site, http://www.stalkerv6.com Let him know what region of the country you live and possibly arrange a visit with a Stalker owner. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 The WCM Ultralite (http://www.wcmultralite.com/) is also wide and long enough to fit most anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Congrats Jack! :cheers: Hopefully it'll be in the mailbox when I get home tonight. Thanks Bruce. The photos were taken at Topaco Lodge on the TOTD during 7-7-7. I had just about given up on the thought that anything was ever going to be published. David Travors Adolphus was fun to work with during the shoot. I still have not received my copy of the magazine. Found out by accident about two weeks ago about the cover shot...Couldn't hardly contain myself as a frequent visitor to this site. Was anxious to see who recognized the car....YOUR THE WINNER. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I am new to this "world". I saw an article in Hemmings Sports & Exotics and was intrigued. Their article stated that there are "wide" body kits available, but did not list any. I would appreciate any help in this area as I am a big guy who would like to have fun! Thank you. Al, If you live anywhere close to Denver, you are welcome to do a test fit in my Caterham SV. I suspect most anyone with an SV or the others mentioned above would be happy to let you sit in their cars to check out the fit. You might even get a ride. Check out as many different configurations as you can until you find the one that works best for you. The Caterham SV is 4" wider and 3" longer in the cockpit. I've had a 6' 6" person in the passenger seat and he said he was comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 If your near Kansas City there is a "book build" car, a Westfield. and a Stalker here you could try. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Bruce. The photos were taken at Topaco Lodge on the TOTD during 7-7-7. I had just about given up on the thought that anything was ever going to be published. David Travors Adolphus was fun to work with during the shoot. I still have not received my copy of the magazine. Found out by accident about two weeks ago about the cover shot...Couldn't hardly contain myself as a frequent visitor to this site. Was anxious to see who recognized the car....YOUR THE WINNER. Jack Jack - That has to be so cool to have your car on the front cover of a magazine! I thought the picture could have been taken at TOTD due to the "7" sticker on the headlight. I remember you and your car and I think my comment to you was "I love the paint job....the nose reminds me of an Indy roadster" or something like that. I just wish my Birkin was done so I could have taken it on some of the drives. Nancy's MINI is not as much fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokked Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Congrats Jack! It's really cool to see your car on the cover of the magazine. Thanks again for letting me drive your car when I met you at Run n Gun. This is the only time I can show my friends a magazine cover and say "I drove that car!". -Delayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Jack, that is very cool!!!! Your car looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Bruce- You are correct, the paint job on the nose was inspired by long time Indy Car Roadster builder, A.J. Watson. He often used scallops in his paint themes. I miss those old roadster days. By the way, Mr. Watson still lives in Speedway, IN and is doing very well. He is still my hero and I love seeing many of his old cars now being restored. Delayne- Yes I remember spending a good bit of time with you talking about Se7ens and you driving the car. I know you are enjoying the Birkin. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon. Jerry- What are we going to do about Run N Gun? Go to Nebraska? Maybe Delayne can meet us there. Jack "really getting tired of snow" Banker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Way to showcase the Stalker Jack! Beautiful car. I am going to put a copy upin the Race Trailer! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Scott, Were you and Mary able to hook up with Dennis B and David S for some auto-x runs or did Mary put the fear of defeat in them. Should be a fun day if you can get everybody together. Would be a sight to see...!! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) David S will be there tomorrow. I'm not sure about Dennis. I have to turn up the Talent Knob tomorrow. I can't let Mary do that twice in a row!!!! The event is in Sarasota. The rain is supposed to move out tonight, should be a fun day. Scott Edited February 28, 2010 by snookwheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Jerry- What are we going to do about Run N Gun? Go to Nebraska? Maybe Delayne can meet us there. I just looked at the Run N Gun website, and saw that it is Hastings this year. I checked and it's about 550 miles for me. I will consider going, depends on what is happening later this summer. It would be nice to run a different track. I didn't run this past year because I'm a bit tired of Gateway, and I really don't like the concrete walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlRichter Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thank you all for the information. As I am writing this, my whole world has turned upside down. First my wife lost her job, then I had an accident at work and will most likely be needing major knee surgery, so my plans will have to be put on the back burner for now. I will keep reading this forum to keep my dream alive. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Is that magazine found at places like Barnes & Noble and Books a Million? Been a long time since I had free time to read mags. Beautiful cover shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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