Blindcars Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Just wanted to say hi and to get acquainted as I'm about to start the questions lol as its time to start a new part of the automotive world I haven't visited before (suspensions). I have a WCM Ultralight LM which has never been completely assembled suspension wise. I am totally clueless when it comes to a race car type suspension so be prepared for the questions . My current stable includes a 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye, 1966 Austin Healey BJ8 and a 2 door F250 Powerstroke. I can hear the question now... What is a WCM Ultralight LM? It is a one of one prototype developed by Brian Anderson but never finalized into production. The chassis and mechanical are the same as the Ultralight SR2, just has a swoopy longer exotic looking body with the requisite modifications done to the chassis for the body structure. Its also a few pounds heavier. Anyways just wanted to say hi to the gang:seeya: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi Blindcars, Let me be the first to welcome you here. I'm sure you will get some good help. Also, I'll be the first one to ask for pictures! The body work sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 The red body is the original artists rendering and the blue is the car itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlez28 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I dig it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 . . . . WCM Ultralight LM? It is a one of one prototype developed by Brian Anderson but never finalized into production. Blindcars, I just posted on your introduction in the 'So, tell us a little about yourselves' thread, and yes, that is the car I was thinking of. How did you come across the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Loren (WestTexas) will probably check in soon. He bought WCM from Brian and would probably be your best bet on getting the suspension set up. And he's relatively close by. If you want to really customize the suspension then take a look at what John K has done to his S2K. Look forward to seeing more pics when you get a chance. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 @xcars.. ran across an obscure ad and decided to have a look I will post more pics shortly and have gotten hold of Bruce so I can start going forward on it. Hopefully I am not in over my head as far as knowledge goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 @xcars.. ran across an obscure ad and decided to have a look I will post more pics shortly and have gotten hold of Bruce so I can start going forward on it. Hopefully I am not in over my head as far as knowledge goes. You're only in over your head if you give up . . . . or if someone is shoveling dirt in your face. Since that's not the case, and being that you don't sound like the 'giving up' type, I'd say your good. And that car . . . . it oozes with opportunity and possibilities. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 When you get your project on the road be prepared for the question, "What is it?" Also, lots of pictures. It's going to be stunning! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Bluncars and I talked before the purchase. We will get him on the road soon to enjoy the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The red body is the original artists rendering and the blue is the car itself i agree with everyone - great upside. reminds me of a topless rolf, or maybe an older "C" or "D" sports racer. caterham produced an earlier car with full fenders, all aluminum, but a bit heavy and too cramped - never caught on. this car is way more aero than that caterham fender car - prettier, too. be nice if you can fair in the headlamps. use modern HID's, too - no old chrysler omni eyeballs for this bad boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Going to have to see what can be fitted. Late Audi ? Hid or LED hopefully. Definetly w lexan covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Going to have to see what can be fitted. Late Audi ? Hid or LED hopefully. Definetly w lexan covers now that i look a second time, i'm also going to recommend a carbon fiber dash. that would update and upgrade the interior substantially. be sure to center-mount the tach, with shiftlights just above (shiftlights will get a workout - with a 4.11 or 4.44 final drive ratio, your first three gears will require ABOUT 1.7 SECS EACH!). and don't forget a detachable steering wheel. lorren now recommends moving the wheel up over the bottom dash crossbrace, but i'm not sure about that position. as long as the wheel is detachable (for ingress/egress), i prefer the undermount position for driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manik Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I was wondering where that car went. Pretty neat. Here is a photo of the original body, and the final version that Brian made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 WOW!! Where did you get those pictures??? Do tell... @BruceK : I was thinking the exact same thing about the dash. Do you have one? Also all those circuit breakers have to go somewhere else. Going to look at that long and hard. I like the circuit breakers like in airplane much better and don't feel the need for them to be on dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce K Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 WOW!! Where did you get those pictures??? Do tell... @BruceK : I was thinking the exact same thing about the dash. Do you have one? Also all those circuit breakers have to go somewhere else. Going to look at that long and hard. I like the circuit breakers like in airplane much better and don't feel the need for them to be on dash. got the carbon fiber and adhesives, but haven't committed the time yet. i'm installing a moroso oil accumulator and a one-gallon anti-surge fuel cell this winter, so my plate is full. i agree re: circuit breakers. just the really purposeful stuff belongs on the dash, like tach and other instruments, paddock key, ignition. the rest should be behind-the-scenes, tucked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Forgot to add... I think the blue one is more visually pleasing. the front leading edge looks awkward to me in some ways but.... lol. Do you know where the mold for the blue body went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 You can see where my circuit breakers are here (under passenger dash). Agree on putting carbon wrap on dash.. bought a 3m sample myself (too much glare with machined metal). http://usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?t=9432&highlight=dash , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manik Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 WOW!! Where did you get those pictures??? Do tell... I know people that know people... I think Loren knows where the mould for the body is? Perhaps he will chime in. I know the plug that made the mould no longer exists. Original body was a patented kit car from the 1970s! https://www.google.com/patents/USD243595 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindcars Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Like your dash layout Mondo and the breaker location. Thanks Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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