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The finished car!!! Next step a track day for it's maiden voyage.

2009-09-20T15:23:39Z

Alder
The finished car!!! Next step a track day for it's maiden voyage.

The finished car at it's first public debut, The Colorado Conclave on Sept 20th. See the following for a complete pictorial of the project, beginning to completion.

2009-09-20T15:19:38Z

Alder
The finished car at it's first public debut, The Colorado Conclave on Sept 20th. See the following for a complete pictorial of the project, beginning to completion.

A cool shot showing the wonderful waistline of the car.

2009-09-20T15:17:15Z

Alder
A cool shot showing the wonderful waistline of the car.

At last, the rollout. End of August, the car is now done and ready for taking to the track for testing. Well, almost ready. Mirror locations were determined during this photo shoot and mu ...

2009-09-20T15:17:15Z

Alder
At last, the rollout. End of August, the car is now done and ready for taking to the track for testing. Well, almost ready. Mirror locations were determined during this photo shoot and mu ...

The hoped-for view by most competitors.

2009-09-20T15:17:15Z

Alder
The hoped-for view by most competitors.

The front engine brace is more of a stabilizer bar really. It's a chrome-moly tube attached to the front of the thermostat housing with three bolts (hard to see in pic) extending laterally ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
The front engine brace is more of a stabilizer bar really. It's a chrome-moly tube attached to the front of the thermostat housing with three bolts (hard to see in pic) extending laterally ...

Man, "a few misc. items" keep cropping up. It was decided to fabricate a couple of engine braces, one at the rear (shown here) and another at the front of the engine (next picture). This o ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Man, "a few misc. items" keep cropping up. It was decided to fabricate a couple of engine braces, one at the rear (shown here) and another at the front of the engine (next picture). This o ...

The last bit of fabrication (I hope) was a new dead pedal, cross braced to two frame members for rigidity. The last steps (I hope, again) is to do the final bleed on all hydraulics and then ...

2009-09-20T15:17:15Z

Alder
The last bit of fabrication (I hope) was a new dead pedal, cross braced to two frame members for rigidity. The last steps (I hope, again) is to do the final bleed on all hydraulics and then ...

At last, back on the ground as a roller. Well, actually more than just a roller since it also runs. But now the tedious work of setting ALL the suspension. Aside from the level you can se ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
At last, back on the ground as a roller. Well, actually more than just a roller since it also runs. But now the tedious work of setting ALL the suspension. Aside from the level you can se ...

The very fancy (and very expensive) half shaft assemblies are in place. CV joints both inboard and outboard eliminating rubber donuts and u-joints. While pricey, the units made by Mark Wil ...

2009-10-12T14:25:46Z

Alder
The very fancy (and very expensive) half shaft assemblies are in place. CV joints both inboard and outboard eliminating rubber donuts and u-joints. While pricey, the units made by Mark Wil ...

The engine went in without a hitch. All the preliminary fitting of oil, water, electrical, engine mount, etc. using the dummy block/head/oil pump, etc. meant that putting the actual engine ...

2009-10-12T14:26:00Z

Alder
The engine went in without a hitch. All the preliminary fitting of oil, water, electrical, engine mount, etc. using the dummy block/head/oil pump, etc. meant that putting the actual engine ...

Another view of the engine bay with the working engine in place.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Another view of the engine bay with the working engine in place.

Here's a picture after removing the dummy block. The engine bay is now ready for an easy installation of the final engine. If it goes as planned, it should be an easy bolt in deal since al ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Here's a picture after removing the dummy block. The engine bay is now ready for an easy installation of the final engine. If it goes as planned, it should be an easy bolt in deal since al ...

Installing a dummy block with an old oil pump in place facilitated the pre-fabrication of all the oil and water plumbing. Also, all the wiring, gauge sensors, oil filter, etc. was complet ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Installing a dummy block with an old oil pump in place facilitated the pre-fabrication of all the oil and water plumbing. Also, all the wiring, gauge sensors, oil filter, etc. was complet ...

As we near completion of the project, the finished engine has passed its dyno testing and is ready to install. The dyno results show about 140 hp over the power range (5,300 to 7,000 rpm). ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
As we near completion of the project, the finished engine has passed its dyno testing and is ready to install. The dyno results show about 140 hp over the power range (5,300 to 7,000 rpm). ...

Without the exhaust in place, a good view of the dry sump reservoir tucked in the left-front corner of the engine bay .

2009-10-12T14:23:49Z

Alder
Without the exhaust in place, a good view of the dry sump reservoir tucked in the left-front corner of the engine bay .

Carbs are all cleaned up and inspected, throttle linkage done, and fuel lines in place. In fact, while you can't see it, all the oil plumbing is done and in place. Now ready to take out th ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Carbs are all cleaned up and inspected, throttle linkage done, and fuel lines in place. In fact, while you can't see it, all the oil plumbing is done and in place. Now ready to take out th ...

Taken from left side, another view of the dry sump tank, water hose routing, and the header tank and puke bottle.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Taken from left side, another view of the dry sump tank, water hose routing, and the header tank and puke bottle.

The oil filter is mounted near the rightside oil pump for ease of plumbing. It's mechanically attached to the aluminum tube frame with split compression blocks.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
The oil filter is mounted near the rightside oil pump for ease of plumbing. It's mechanically attached to the aluminum tube frame with split compression blocks.

Good picture of the refurbished Hewland. Also note the forward leaning oil cooler at the rear of the car atop the Hewland mounting spacer. There's a little rod brace down to the clutch sla ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Good picture of the refurbished Hewland. Also note the forward leaning oil cooler at the rear of the car atop the Hewland mounting spacer. There's a little rod brace down to the clutch sla ...

Right front now completed and ship-shape.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Right front now completed and ship-shape.

Right rear now finished awaiting caliper rebuild kits for all four corners..

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Right rear now finished awaiting caliper rebuild kits for all four corners..

June 1, 2009-Suspension front and back has been taken apart, cleaned and inspected. Here the Left Front is about done although the upright (now newly bead blasted raw magnesium) will be coa ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
June 1, 2009-Suspension front and back has been taken apart, cleaned and inspected. Here the Left Front is about done although the upright (now newly bead blasted raw magnesium) will be coa ...

Then the dummy block was set in its proper place and a steel motor mount fabricated. This is a unique mounting. Just one forward mount rather than the traditional two mounts, one off each ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Then the dummy block was set in its proper place and a steel motor mount fabricated. This is a unique mounting. Just one forward mount rather than the traditional two mounts, one off each ...

This is the front side of the bulkhead where the big 1/2" motor mount bolt goes through the big spud and back into the steel motor mount.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
This is the front side of the bulkhead where the big 1/2" motor mount bolt goes through the big spud and back into the steel motor mount.

The triangular (sort of) 1/4" aluminum plate is in place for welding to the bulkhead. Note that the "spud" for the big 1/2" motor mount bolt is already securely welded into the plate. Asi ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
The triangular (sort of) 1/4" aluminum plate is in place for welding to the bulkhead. Note that the "spud" for the big 1/2" motor mount bolt is already securely welded into the plate. Asi ...

Its now-mid-March. Progress has been slow due to other commitments. To make the engine bay changes (for the different motor) first the car was turned upside down on the dolly. The rear mo ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
Its now-mid-March. Progress has been slow due to other commitments. To make the engine bay changes (for the different motor) first the car was turned upside down on the dolly. The rear mo ...

After the 1/4" plate is welded at the bottom, the car was flipped back to right-side-up, ready to weld the top sides of the plate.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
After the 1/4" plate is welded at the bottom, the car was flipped back to right-side-up, ready to weld the top sides of the plate.

With the car still up-side-down, here you can see the mid-car bulkhead as seen from the rear of the car. It is to this bulkhead that a new motor mounting system will be fabricated.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
With the car still up-side-down, here you can see the mid-car bulkhead as seen from the rear of the car. It is to this bulkhead that a new motor mounting system will be fabricated.

The tranny case, dummy engine/head, and carbs are in place. Plus the side pod, rollbar, and cowling, were temporarily mounted to determine for sure that the high point on the carbs wil cle ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
The tranny case, dummy engine/head, and carbs are in place. Plus the side pod, rollbar, and cowling, were temporarily mounted to determine for sure that the high point on the carbs wil cle ...

A channel mounting adapter was made to locate tranny properly fore/aft. The channel adpapter will be cleaned up and made pretty, but here it is in place and functional for engine layout pur ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
A channel mounting adapter was made to locate tranny properly fore/aft. The channel adpapter will be cleaned up and made pretty, but here it is in place and functional for engine layout pur ...

A crap block, pan, head with the actual carbs is in place to determine precise fitment of tranny and engine. Starting to look like a real racecar, huh?

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
A crap block, pan, head with the actual carbs is in place to determine precise fitment of tranny and engine. Starting to look like a real racecar, huh?

New paint for all the body work is now done. Still lots of work to do before putting it all on the chassis, but couldn't resist setting the nose in place to see how it will look. It looks ...

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
New paint for all the body work is now done. Still lots of work to do before putting it all on the chassis, but couldn't resist setting the nose in place to see how it will look. It looks ...

No windshield or mirrors yet. Front part of car, including new dash is pretty much done. Now to get back to work on fitting the new engine.

2009-09-20T15:17:12Z

Alder
No windshield or mirrors yet. Front part of car, including new dash is pretty much done. Now to get back to work on fitting the new engine.

All new wiring and gauges are now installed. This picture of the backside of the dash panel.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
All new wiring and gauges are now installed. This picture of the backside of the dash panel.

New dash panel is covered in black vinyl. Since all switches and gauges were in new locations the old panel became Swiss cheese. So, had to create a new panel.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
New dash panel is covered in black vinyl. Since all switches and gauges were in new locations the old panel became Swiss cheese. So, had to create a new panel.

A new fire system has been installed.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
A new fire system has been installed.

The seat is now adjustable. One setting for Diane, one for me. It can be changed in a few minutes (four bolts at floor pan and the two push pins shown here are moved so brackets can telesc ...

2009-10-12T14:18:00Z

Alder
The seat is now adjustable. One setting for Diane, one for me. It can be changed in a few minutes (four bolts at floor pan and the two push pins shown here are moved so brackets can telesc ...

The fuel cell now in place with beefed up hold-down system. Also, the battery is now located mid-ship for better weight distribution and easier access.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
The fuel cell now in place with beefed up hold-down system. Also, the battery is now located mid-ship for better weight distribution and easier access.

Note the "77" Bobsy chassis stamp on the left side of the dash. This picture was taken to document the chassis number. While the old dash material will remain in place, a new dash board pan ...

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Note the "77" Bobsy chassis stamp on the left side of the dash. This picture was taken to document the chassis number. While the old dash material will remain in place, a new dash board pan ...

Here you can see the new hood pins which make removal and replacement of the bonnet a real cinch. Remove the two hood pins, pull two push-pins at the bulkhead and then the bonnet lifts stra ...

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Here you can see the new hood pins which make removal and replacement of the bonnet a real cinch. Remove the two hood pins, pull two push-pins at the bulkhead and then the bonnet lifts stra ...

All the front radiator surround was replaced to make bonnet placement MUCH easier. Also note the long hood pins to hold the bonnet down.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
All the front radiator surround was replaced to make bonnet placement MUCH easier. Also note the long hood pins to hold the bonnet down.

The car cleans up real nice. Chassis is in supberb condition, requiring no repairs. Just spit and polish. LOTS of polish. Aluminum tube frame will gleam when done.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
The car cleans up real nice. Chassis is in supberb condition, requiring no repairs. Just spit and polish. LOTS of polish. Aluminum tube frame will gleam when done.

Getting it up on the dolly is great for working on the chassis. Here all body work and roll bar is off, seat and fuel cell removed.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Getting it up on the dolly is great for working on the chassis. Here all body work and roll bar is off, seat and fuel cell removed.

The refurbishment begins, stripping out everything to inspect and clean

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
The refurbishment begins, stripping out everything to inspect and clean

The Bobsy SR-3 as it arrived at Team Terrific Racing World Headquarters in December of 2008.

2009-09-13T06:51:16Z

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The Bobsy SR-3 as it arrived at Team Terrific Racing World Headquarters in December of 2008.

After buying the car, a week or so later John was nice enough to meet us half-way in Omaha to pick up the car. We did the deal in the parking lot of a Flying J truck stop.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
After buying the car, a week or so later John was nice enough to meet us half-way in Omaha to pick up the car. We did the deal in the parking lot of a Flying J truck stop.

Right rear.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Right rear.

Interior as it came.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Interior as it came.

Front brake cylinder/battery compartment.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Front brake cylinder/battery compartment.

Right Rear.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Right Rear.

The original power plant used by Duck Waddle and John Houlton -- a 3 cylinder, 2 cycle, 900 cc engine.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
The original power plant used by Duck Waddle and John Houlton -- a 3 cylinder, 2 cycle, 900 cc engine.

Right side of car. Lots of graphics.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Right side of car. Lots of graphics.

The Bobsy as first inspected in Minn. at John Houlton's Minnesota farm property.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
The Bobsy as first inspected in Minn. at John Houlton's Minnesota farm property.

Floor pans in cockpit area are cleaned up.

2009-09-20T15:17:11Z

Alder
Floor pans in cockpit area are cleaned up.

Upon arrival at Kauai, we're greeted by the amazing view from Mike & Kaye's backyard at their wonderful home in Kauai (On Anini Beach Road) where we stayed for a week. Click Here for Google ...

2009-06-23T06:28:35Z

Alder
Upon arrival at Kauai, we're greeted by the amazing view from Mike & Kaye's backyard at their wonderful home in Kauai (On Anini Beach Road) where we stayed for a week. Click Here for Google ...

Fini! Back on the Kona Coast for our last night before returning home. This view from our hotel balcony. Then back to snow in Denver. Arrrrgh!

2009-06-23T06:26:44Z

Alder
Fini! Back on the Kona Coast for our last night before returning home. This view from our hotel balcony. Then back to snow in Denver. Arrrrgh!

The Waipio valley.

2009-06-23T06:29:54Z

Alder
The Waipio valley.

The Waipio valley.

2009-06-23T06:28:12Z

Alder
The Waipio valley.

Yup. Wild donkeys.

2009-06-23T06:29:51Z

Alder
Yup. Wild donkeys.

A small guest cabin on the ranch property in the making near the water.

2009-06-23T06:23:37Z

Alder
A small guest cabin on the ranch property in the making near the water.

Diane says she could have spent the whole day here.

2009-06-23T06:28:08Z

Alder
Diane says she could have spent the whole day here.

An ancient wall from an old Hawaiian village.

2009-06-23T06:27:41Z

Alder
An ancient wall from an old Hawaiian village.

But beautiful.

2009-06-23T06:29:59Z

Alder
But beautiful.

A remarkable and rugged coast line.

2009-06-23T06:43:00Z

Alder
A remarkable and rugged coast line.

Down near the water the topography and vegetation was totally different.

2009-06-23T06:38:14Z

Alder
Down near the water the topography and vegetation was totally different.

Back down the property towards the ocean.

2009-06-23T06:26:57Z

Alder
Back down the property towards the ocean.

The ranch dog was a better herding dog than a fishin' dog. Could not catch one to save himself.

2009-06-23T06:27:01Z

Alder
The ranch dog was a better herding dog than a fishin' dog. Could not catch one to save himself.

She stopped to feed the Tilapia fish in the pond.

2009-06-23T06:25:29Z

Alder
She stopped to feed the Tilapia fish in the pond.

Then looking back down from high up on the property towards the ocean down below.

2009-06-23T06:32:12Z

Alder
Then looking back down from high up on the property towards the ocean down below.

And higher yet.

2009-06-23T06:30:58Z

Alder
And higher yet.

Diane on the ATV higher up on the ranch property.

2009-06-23T06:24:59Z

Alder
Diane on the ATV higher up on the ranch property.

Our other tour guide, the ranch dog.

2009-06-23T06:32:47Z

Alder
Our other tour guide, the ranch dog.

Our ATV tour guide, full of stories of local lore.

2009-06-23T06:23:17Z

Alder
Our ATV tour guide, full of stories of local lore.

We also took a nice 1/2 day ride on ATVs. The ride was on this lady's ranch property.

2009-06-23T06:28:51Z

Alder
We also took a nice 1/2 day ride on ATVs. The ride was on this lady's ranch property.

Again, a view from hwy #250 looking down towards the Kona coast.

2009-06-23T06:27:43Z

Alder
Again, a view from hwy #250 looking down towards the Kona coast.

On the amazing little hwy. #250 from Kamuela up to Hawi, the northern most town on Hawaii.

2009-06-23T06:31:53Z

Alder
On the amazing little hwy. #250 from Kamuela up to Hawi, the northern most town on Hawaii.

On the amazing little hwy. #250 from Kamuela up to Hawi, the northern most town on Hawaii. Goggle area map.

2009-06-23T06:28:36Z

Alder
On the amazing little hwy. #250 from Kamuela up to Hawi, the northern most town on Hawaii. Goggle area map.

The front entrance of the historic Parker ranch house.

2009-06-23T06:41:39Z

Alder
The front entrance of the historic Parker ranch house.

This is the gardens on the Parker ranch house, now a museum. For more info on the Parker Ranch, http://www.parkerranch.com

2009-06-23T06:26:53Z

Alder
This is the gardens on the Parker ranch house, now a museum. For more info on the Parker Ranch, http://www.parkerranch.com

Mauna Kea from the town of Kamuela, a neat little town which is sort of at the center of the massive Parker Ranch complex.

2009-06-23T06:35:19Z

Alder
Mauna Kea from the town of Kamuela, a neat little town which is sort of at the center of the massive Parker Ranch complex.

But, it wasn't long before the usual clouds started rolling in.

2009-06-23T06:29:50Z

Alder
But, it wasn't long before the usual clouds started rolling in.

We then spent a couple of days in Honakaa. When leaving we awoke to a clear skies with a view of snow capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

2009-06-23T06:30:04Z

Alder
We then spent a couple of days in Honakaa. When leaving we awoke to a clear skies with a view of snow capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Oh, and then there were the ferns.

2009-06-23T06:35:37Z

Alder
Oh, and then there were the ferns.

At least we captured some of 'em.

2009-06-23T06:31:11Z

Alder
At least we captured some of 'em.

We're almost done with the flowers.

2009-06-23T06:26:36Z

Alder
We're almost done with the flowers.

Just can't help but take pictures.

2009-06-23T06:35:06Z

Alder
Just can't help but take pictures.

And a couple of VERY noisy parrots.

2009-06-23T06:28:40Z

Alder
And a couple of VERY noisy parrots.

An orchid lane.

2009-06-23T06:24:57Z

Alder
An orchid lane.

MOTS

2009-06-23T06:28:36Z

Alder
MOTS

MOTS

2009-06-23T06:31:10Z

Alder
MOTS

One of a million different orchids.

2009-06-23T06:34:00Z

Alder
One of a million different orchids.

And still not do the garden justice.

2009-06-23T06:30:16Z

Alder
And still not do the garden justice.

You could take thousands of pics.

2009-06-23T06:28:08Z

Alder
You could take thousands of pics.

MOTS

2009-06-23T06:27:30Z

Alder
MOTS

Still don't know.

2009-06-23T06:31:49Z

Alder
Still don't know.

Part of the stream that runs through the garden (valley).

2009-06-23T06:32:31Z

Alder
Part of the stream that runs through the garden (valley).

The variety of plants never stopped.

2009-06-23T06:35:55Z

Alder
The variety of plants never stopped.

Sorry, don't know what it is.

2009-06-23T06:36:57Z

Alder
Sorry, don't know what it is.

Just a sample of the variety.

2009-06-23T06:30:25Z

Alder
Just a sample of the variety.