Longtimefan
08-10-2015, 22:30
This is my first post on a forum anywhere, and i have been inspired to by those recently from Hedge.
I have always admired the Stratos from my involvement with motorsport from the early 60's and through the seventy's, so decided to indulge in a replica, as an original is beyond reach.
I did my research and after a visit to Craig's workshop which impressed me greatly, decided to reserve a production slot in July last year at the age of 75.
After just more than 12 months, with the aid of my son in law, we collected the majority of chassis kit on August 3rd this year.
After a slow start on the build, due to other things getting in the way of concentrating on it, and still working, I am now under way, and need to hurry along so that I can enjoy it before I am unable to manoeuvre myself into it, rather than it be enjoyed by my rather keen son and son in law. It was he that suggested that we utilise a 2.5ltr Alfa power unit, as to quote him, "it is a bit of a screamer" which reflects his racing background.
I have always admired the Stratos from my involvement with motorsport from the early 60's and through the seventy's, so decided to indulge in a replica, as an original is beyond reach.
I did my research and after a visit to Craig's workshop which impressed me greatly, decided to reserve a production slot in July last year at the age of 75.
After just more than 12 months, with the aid of my son in law, we collected the majority of chassis kit on August 3rd this year.
After a slow start on the build, due to other things getting in the way of concentrating on it, and still working, I am now under way, and need to hurry along so that I can enjoy it before I am unable to manoeuvre myself into it, rather than it be enjoyed by my rather keen son and son in law. It was he that suggested that we utilise a 2.5ltr Alfa power unit, as to quote him, "it is a bit of a screamer" which reflects his racing background.