Elden MK.10 Formula Ford, Resto/rebuild thread Options

['73-914kid]

I know it's not Porsche content, but I figured some of you guys would be interested in seeing the car as it undergoes a down to frame rebuild.

A week ago my dad and I went ahead and purchased a Formula Ford, something we both had talked about doing for getting myself involved in racing. My dad got his start in Formula Fords, so we thought it would be fitting I do the same. We stumbled on this car locally, so it was convenient for us to get it instead of trying to go out of state. It is a 1974 Elden MK.10, one of the last Mk.10's imported from England by Carl Haas. (like pretty much every english racecar it seems)

Overall the car is in pretty good shape, but being me, I didn't trust the preparation of the car, and we noticed some cracked brazing, so down to bare frame it comes to fix things that need to be fixed, and do things our way.

Here's the starting pictures, the morning after we picked it up:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i260.photobucket.com-9714-1347406292.1.jpg)
Today's project has been removing the suspension and bodywork all around the car To prepare for removing the aluminum skin and other parts. I must say, there is an odd vibe with this car, where there's so much to do, you don't know what to do first. I've come to the conclusion that since everything needs to come apart, a list will help keep things sane. So far, all but the front left corner have been removed, bagged, and tagged.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i260.photobucket.com-9714-1347406292.2.jpg)


More to come tomorrow, which hopefully will involve engine/gearbox removal.

['73-914kid]

@stewteral, that Royale is an awesome starting point. I've never driven an FF, but from what my dad's told me, it's like nothing else. He used to run a Lola 342 back in the mid 80's, and he can't wait to see ow the Elden compares. Just for the sake of seat time, a track event seems like a great idea.

@brant, I go every year to the speedfest, and it's always a great time. The hope is to see what other FF guys are running, and how they've done certain things on the cars. I'll definetly stop by and say hi this year. Hopefully I can get a corral pass to park with the SD region PCA.

[stewteral]

@stewteral, that Royale is an awesome starting point. I've never driven an FF, but from what my dad's told me, it's like nothing else. He used to run a Lola 342 back in the mid 80's, and he can't wait to see ow the Elden compares. Just for the sake of seat time, a track event seems like a great idea.

Hey '73-914kid,

Dang, I wish you hadn't mentioned your DAD, as my first SCCA racing was in a Lotus 61 in 1971.....yup, I'm THAT old. However, there is still no joy greater than THROWING a great chassis into a corner than with a FF!

So, I'm looking forward to that WONDERFULL integration of "man" and machine in this "new" Formula Ford.

If you have been paying attention to my posting, over the last 10 years I've been developing the chassis of my 914-V8, but I still lust for the feel of a Formula Ford.
It's pretty good, now, however, I'm looking to sell the 914-V8 to follow my years-long addiction the Formula Car handling.

As I mentioned, I'll be out in early 2013 with the Royale and would love to run some laps with you on Streets of Willow Springs. I will not longer run Big Willow as they have made the T-8 to T-9 complex so dangerous. I'll leave that track to the YOUNG and "immortal", as I once was. Funny how 6-weeks in hospital after a FF crash can change one's view of life.

Best,
Terry
Camarillo, CA