Al James G-Production Roadster Racer

[richard]

The beginning of the G-production Al Jamer racer.
Straight from the barn. This is how it looks when we start with it.

[Alvin]

Very cool Richard!
When does the VR38DETT go in!?

I spy vented front rotors....but but but I thought stock roadster brakes were fine on the track??

[gpdatsun]

Whoa! vented front rotors were never legal, had to be solid for GP and even FP (but could upgrade to Z calipers in FP).

[Mike Unger]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. Either the car was run in EP as a 2000 or in some other class in autocross etc or someone was being sneaky...

It's great that this car has been saved. Are you going to restore it for vintage racing?

[richard]

After a few hours dismantling.
Planning is to race with it not sure which class, first things first.

[Stretch]

Hey Richard, it's good to see the car getting some love. Of all the stuff we sent over the AJ car was the one piece I wanted to keep.

Good luck with the project and please post progress as you go!

Paul

[Linda]

That is the definition of a labor of love!
Was the car under water , looks like a lot of rust
Linda

[Stretch]

When I found it it was in a barn, literally. Car is rough but manageable, definitely worth saving.

[SLOroadster]

Very cool car. I'm happy to see it being revived. I look forward to seeing the updates.

Will

[richard]

Stripping job is done.
Tomorrow off to the sand blaster.
Not expecting any good when she's back.

[notoptoy]

The big reveal! Hopefully it won't be too bad!

[rahjr60]

Saw the car in a video on scca.com this morning. It's in the Throwback Thursday video of the "89 runoffs. The start of the race is at 18;40, the car is in the shot at the start of the race, with Col Joe in the shot as well. The car appears again at 19:14. Best of luck with your project.

[richard]

Saw the car in a video on scca.com this morning. It's in the Throwback Thursday video of the "89 runoffs. The start of the race is at 18;40, the car is in the shot at the start of the race, with Col Joe in the shot as well. The car appears again at 19:14. Best of luck with your project.

Thanks nice video!!
Will pick it up from sandblasting tomorrow.

[richard]

naked truth...

















Where are those (pointless?) screws for?





first glass fiber fender is made.

[greydog]

Metal looks to be in pretty good shape.
Will you maintain all the mods that were done over it's life (some of the holes, etc look to be sort of "hacked".
Dan