Rebooting Rebecca – Part 1
A change to the spec
So, a few years have passed and Rebecca’s still not converted. Time, money and technology are all things that have slowed this project. A new plan is afoot; we’re thinking of the open inverter project and a repurposed Toyota MGR.…
Mid-Move
So, it’s been pretty quiet here for the past few months, that’s because we’re no longer in the UK. After several abortive attempts at getting to North America, in December 2016 I got a permanent residence visa and we packed…
Gearbox data
So after another long chat and some research and educated guesses from BGH Geartech, we have a planned spec for the gearbox – a type 9 Ford box, with large roller-race laygear designed for high-torque road/race applications… 5th 4th 3rd…
Complex math
So, having chatted to various people we were referred to the lovely folks at BGH Geartech, who build Type 9 Ford gearboxes for race / road / rally. Now whilst we’d love to upgrade the motor, common sense (and financial…
Review: Covergalls
So last year, whilst I was in the US I picked up some <a href=”https://covergallsworkwear.com/”>Covergalls</a>. Now I’ve worn (C)overalls for working on the car for years. Years and years. My current set, which consist mostly of a mixture of oil,…
A few ‘minor’ tweaks
We’ve been reconsidering our plan; we’d initially opted for the DC Netgain Motor and controller on the basis of price. But what we want to achieve and what that motor / controller can provide are two significantly different things. And…
Don’t mistake the quiet for lack of activity
Although it is, a little. That’s because we’ve had an idea. We’re thinking of massively increasing the scale of this project. Well, joining our project to another one which’d mean longer range, better parts…and possibly more active involvement of some other…
Tangential: Work clothes
I’ve been working on cars since I could walk. Well, err, okay, that’s an over statement. But I remember being about 9 and working on cars – helping my dad change the clutch on a Mark II Escort (if anyone…