A different look

[andycaneheadkemp]

I thought I'd share my new look Marlin,not yet finished the rebuild/rewire/engine rebuild/suspension mods(does it ever end?!) but I'm pleased with it so far.It is, at least as I know,a unique look.

[andycaneheadkemp]

Re: A different look

and another pic

[csjcarolyn]

Re: A different look

Hi Andy,
I like your new look. My opinion is we have kit Cars and anything goes, but some might disagree. Do you think there might be a problem with the wing and inner wing being all one assembly? I might think about this for my Berlinetta. Can you give any hints and tips?

Well done. Roger

[andycaneheadkemp]

Re: A different look

hi roger,
thanks for your comments.
The main problem with the one piece is the steering rack running through it,making removal difficult.I have got around this by having s slot the width of the rack ends that runs down to the bottom of the wing,and then I have a cover plate in a teardrop shape that hides it,with a circular cut out for the rack to go through,bolted onto the wing.For removal I just unbolt the cover,slide it down the rack and the wing then lifts off.
The assembly is in fact quicker and easier to remove than the multi-panel set up,which is nice.
The main problem is probably the fact that any serious damage means replacing the whole wing,but I have moulds to make more and that is also easier than tracking down good Marlin panels!
I am more than happy to give any hints and tips you or anyone else might want on fibreglassing,it is now what I do for a living,either via the forum or via email- andylimoworkshop(at)hotmail.com.
Regards,
Andy

[David]

Re: A different look

Good to see as I'd sketched something like this while building my Roadster in the eighties but didn't have the balls to try it

[csjcarolyn]

Re: A different look

Andy, did you think about an air dam? Roger

[andycaneheadkemp]

hi roger,
I replied before but think it got lost on the updated site.I have considered an air dam/splitter arrangement and may still make one,but I'll see how it works on the road as it is first.Since I intend to panel over the transmission tunnel to give a flat floor,it may be less draggy to run more air under the car.Since I have a spare rear diffuser from the race car I'll be fitting that too,so those mods together with a rake on ride height and a sloping panel from the front cowling should provide a modest downforce level at no real cost in drag,as opposed to the lift that the standard front wings provide.