I guess it has been a while since my original Building a Beck post (read it here). How long? Too long; as I type this I saw the completed car approximately 45 minutes ago! But I am getting way ahead of myself, so let’s step into the Curbside Time Machine (mind the step) and go back to late February, when a beautiful 550 Spyder replica was just getting started…
One of the choices Joe had to make early on (other than deciding on the engine, of course!) was what type of pedals. Yes, such minutia are important parts of having a whole car built just for you!
An aluminum Griffin radiator was selected to keep the Scooby mill cool.
The fans and thermostat have just been wired in as well, along with a backup electric water pump.
Finally, the suspension and brakes–most important in any car, but especially for a car that is going to be used for autocrossing! Soon, we’ll even have wheels! Yet another fundamental part of any motor car, Curbside or otherwise! See you next time.
Sooo – which pedals did he go with? I take my hat off to those with the patience for this sort of thing.
The cooler ones, of course!
I like it. Thought those brakes were VW drums at first.
Is this car coming to the CC meeting in Auburn? I’ll hopefully be bringing a motorcycle and may need a lift to the museum….
If your man is looking for a bargain he could use these instead.
(From a 1967 Saab).
Just $20 plus postage!
I cannot wait to see the rest of the installments. This is a potential mid life crisis dream buy for me. (Not trying to make it all about myself but hurry up with the installments…:) )
Ditto, it is always fun to read about the build of something different and why various routes were taken. Looking forward to reading more.