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by shark32
July 18th, 2016, 10:45 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Parts for sale--getting out of racing
Replies: 7
Views: 5496

Re: Parts for sale--getting out of racing

Have you sold the Agitator. If not, will it fit someone 6"2"". Thanks

Barry
by shark32
June 21st, 2016, 11:19 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: 1965 Beach 5b For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3631

Re: 1965 Beach 5b For Sale

The car has been sold and is being exported to Holland. Thanks for everyone looking at this time capsule.

Greg
by shark32
June 21st, 2016, 11:12 am
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Is this a Beach Forumla V ?
Replies: 8
Views: 6375

Re: Is this a Beach Forumla V ?

The serial number would indicate it is a Beach 5C made in 1966-67. It should have a round tube chassis. The earlier cars use square tubes. That is not a 5C body but appears Zink related.

Barry
by shark32
February 10th, 2016, 12:15 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: 1965 Beach 5b For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3631

1965 Beach 5b For Sale

Beach at Hallett.JPG The Beach 5b was the model that Gene Beach sold to Germany along with some domestically. Chassis number 67 was built in 1965 in Kirkwood, Missouri by Herb Wahlmann and Lou Astroth. The car went to several driver schools and was driven in the 1966 Trans-Am support race at Mid-Am...
by shark32
January 21st, 2015, 11:38 am
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: 1969 Shark Vintage Formula Vee for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 3368

1969 Shark Vintage Formula Vee for sale

This car was built by Shark Race Products in 1969 as a prototype to replace the original Shark design. Only one was ever produced. It appears in "Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1970" on page 121. It has had seven owners since new. I have owned the car since 2001. It has an SCCA log...
by shark32
May 1st, 2014, 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good all around shop welder ???
Replies: 3
Views: 2505

Re: Good all around shop welder ???

You can find a lot of used MIG welders on craigslist. I've got a Genex 140 that runs on 110 that does everything I need. Used stick welders are usually available for $100-125 and they can definitely fix your trailer. Welding with a gasless MIg gives a lot of smoke and does not have a lot of penetrat...
by shark32
January 30th, 2012, 10:26 pm
Forum: Solo Vee
Topic: Help with formula Vee history
Replies: 3
Views: 3695

Re: Help with formula Vee history

The pictures you show indicate that the car is one of the 10 Sardini's that were built in Manhattan, KS by Don Pereboom. The ladder frame, the steering column mount, the pointed tail, and the doghouse of the body are the best clues.

Barry
by shark32
June 15th, 2011, 10:14 am
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: exhaust sound levels
Replies: 1
Views: 1701

Re: exhaust sound levels

My son first ran his Beach 5B with the original 4 pipe exhaust. It had a lower sound than the current 4 into one system that he has now. The four pipes give more of a bass rumble.

Barry
by shark32
May 31st, 2011, 11:04 am
Forum: Parts
Topic: SEAT BELTS SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 2199

Re: MORE GOOD STUFF FOR SALE

Ed, I'll take the hose ends and fittings.

Barry
by shark32
December 24th, 2010, 5:06 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: Rationals scheduled in the West
Replies: 54
Views: 45721

Re: Rationals scheduled in the West

I am presently an SCCA member. Why? Because I have to be a member to be in the hot pits when my son races his IT car. I race in vintage with CVAR, RMVR, and VSCDA. Both CVAR and RMVR offer race weekends for $250 with plenty of track time. VSCDA costs are higher depending on the track. I raced SCCA a...
by shark32
September 28th, 2010, 3:49 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Av gas
Replies: 9
Views: 5348

Re: Av gas

I buy my avgas at the regional airport. I use the self-service and pay by credit card. The operator told me to put in a tail number so I make one up. He's even helped me when the pumping system acted up. Never had anyone question me.

Barry
by shark32
December 1st, 2009, 12:49 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Another shoe question
Replies: 5
Views: 2031

Re: Another shoe question

My son wears size 13 shoes. He has no problem in his car with his race shoes, but he does have clearance issues with his street shoes. The nomex socks I have seen and use are thin and should not cause a problem.

Barry
by shark32
December 1st, 2009, 12:45 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: More novice questions....
Replies: 17
Views: 9546

Re: More novice questions....

To remove the existing patches, you need to use what they call a "seam ripper". You can find them at Walmart, Hobby Lobby or Hancock Fabrics. My wife is a quilter and has several. Use the cotton thread. I agree with the previous post. There usually is some kind of adhesive on the patch so ...
by shark32
July 13th, 2009, 11:48 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: 72`D-13 history
Replies: 3
Views: 2028

Re: 72`D-13 history

I have quite a few of the entry lists for Mid-America in the 70's. If you give me a date from the log book, I'll try and find the data.
Good luck,
Barry Heuer
by shark32
February 19th, 2009, 12:42 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Vintage Charging system
Replies: 8
Views: 4280

Re: Vintage Charging system

Paul, don't try that combination. A 6 volt generator puts out about 9 volts maximum. Running that combination will draw the battery down. I've seen it done by another vintage racer. He would faithfully charge the 12 volt battery between sessions. By the end of the next session the voltage would be l...
by shark32
February 18th, 2009, 6:53 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Vintage Charging system
Replies: 8
Views: 4280

Re: Vintage Charging system

My son and I both have vintage vees with working charging systems. Both are twelve volt systems with a 6 volt starter. To my knowledge, the 12 volt generator did not have the voltage regulator mounted on top of the generator, only the 6 volt. My son has the regulator mounted on the front of the fan ...
by shark32
January 5th, 2009, 12:38 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: Hoosier 450x15 tires
Replies: 0
Views: 1283

Hoosier 450x15 tires

Happy New Year! Anybone have any new or used Hoosiers they want to sell? I put a nail thru one of my 450x15's and am looking for one or two.

Thanks, Barry
by shark32
January 19th, 2008, 4:53 pm
Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
Topic: Looking for vintage vee to restore.
Replies: 8
Views: 4136

Re: Looking for vintage vee to restore.

Would you be interested in a Beach 5C located in Kansas City? Chassis has a new fiberglass nose and tail to be fitted. Gearbox, suspension, slotted wheels and most other parts along with a donor 40hp motor. Asking $1000 for the package.
For pictures contact Greg at 816-804-2425. Thanks.

Shark32