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Lola T-70 MkIII [FINISHED!]

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  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Monday, August 8, 2022 11:32 AM

OOOOH!

     I love that Blue! I bet it does POP in the sunlight!

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Monday, August 15, 2022 8:21 PM
I finally installed the spark plugs and made & routed the ignition wires.  They are the beefy 10.4mm size.  I had already made the boots and spark plugs. 

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Monday, August 15, 2022 8:28 PM

Looks fantastic Mark!

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    August 2021
Posted by lurch on Monday, August 15, 2022 8:31 PM

Thats very impressive.

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 4:20 PM

Thanks Guys!

 

I think the engine is as done as possible for now.  There's quite a few more parts already made for it, but they will be added later.
So the next trick is to install this… 
Into this…

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, August 19, 2022 6:39 AM

This is so frickin' GOOD. Looks like the real deal.

                   

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, August 19, 2022 9:02 AM

Thank you!

 

I'm very pleased that the mass of engine went in and mated up to all the other parts as planned.  The transaxle and half shafts went in too once the engine mounts were seated.  There are a lot of very tight tolerances and only one order to install the parts/subassemblies in.  I was prepared for something to not line up, but it darn near fell together.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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    July 2008
Posted by Est.1961 on Friday, August 19, 2022 9:13 AM

that's lovely Yes

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, August 19, 2022 9:14 AM

Whew!  I imagine that took some patience and carefull handling.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, August 19, 2022 9:36 AM

Yes it did.  A lot of planning and procrastinating too.  But I'm relieved it's in and I can keep moving forward.

It was almost anticlimactic the way it all clicked together with no fuss.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, August 21, 2022 4:21 PM
I made the insulation for the fiberglass bulkhead panel and installed it.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, August 26, 2022 1:50 PM
Clutch master cylinder.  Scratch-built from machined resin, aluminum and Delrin.
 

 

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, August 27, 2022 12:35 PM
Clutch master installed and plumbed.

 

 

 

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, August 28, 2022 10:46 AM
I should have just machined the velocity stacks as I originally thought I would in the first place years ago when I started this project.  I 3D designed and grew different ones thinking I could do better than old fashioned machining, but they just didn't look like what I wanted when I put them on the carbs.  I spent well over 50 hours chasing that approach. 
So I went back to "the old way".  I ground two steel tools and turned these stacks on my lathe using a compound slide for the inside to follow the shape of the outside cut.
The flanges were made "old school" too as separate parts.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, September 2, 2022 1:45 PM
I went to install the alternator and noticed I needed to put the rear sway bar in first.  That meant I had to make it and the stabilizer links.  They are made of steel with fabricated resin ends.  But to install them I had to set up the rear suspension too.  After all that was done and the alternator was installed I made the belt and hooked up the wires.  I also added the PCV hoses to the breathers.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    January 2022
Posted by Project510 on Friday, September 2, 2022 10:07 PM

Just incredible... wow.

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- James

WIP:

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, October 1, 2022 2:48 PM
The hood assembly is getting close to being done.  The headlights and covers have been installed and wired.  The winglets are installed too.
A little dust and dirt was added to the underside.  The rest of the wiring will be added after the lower light assembly is added.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, October 1, 2022 3:08 PM

Wow... great color Mark.

Thanks,

John

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    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, October 1, 2022 6:46 PM

Thanks John!

 

Test fitting the modified windshield.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, October 2, 2022 10:20 AM
The cloisonné Lola badge for the hood was made from scratch; a combination of custom decals and a chrome base. 
Of course it needs mounting posts…
The mounting bar, nuts and washers were also fabricated.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, October 2, 2022 12:54 PM

Amazing work, and great progress since last time I checked in. And wow, that engine......

 

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Monday, October 3, 2022 11:03 AM

Thanks Greg!

 

Now that the lower lights and the "grille" are installed, the rest of the underhood wiring could be done.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Monday, October 3, 2022 2:30 PM
This goes in the "done pile" for now… 
The plug for the lights that connects to the receptacle on the firewall is hanging down at the rear of the wheel well.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    May 2022
Posted by Eugene Rowe on Monday, October 3, 2022 3:56 PM

The engine looks real and the thermal tape on the headers is a nice touch!

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    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Monday, October 3, 2022 11:27 PM

So very impressive. WOW!

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 7:30 PM

Thanks guys!

 

The door windows are finished and installed.  The front sections are fixed so there is a black seal around them.  There are no seals for the rear flip out sections. There's also a little handle inside for each of those.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:08 PM

Jaw dropping greatness.  When you assemble a bunch of perfectly rendred parts into a whole.... the sum is greater!

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    August 2021
Posted by lurch on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:47 PM

That is truely amazing. 

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by LonCray on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 6:59 AM

With the front and back body panels missing, I swear it looks like it belongs in Blade Runner, or maybe Star Wars.  

  • Member since
    October 2020
Posted by Scale-Master on Thursday, October 20, 2022 7:37 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

 

Time to install the main electrical wiring and a bunch of scratch-built subassemblies.  I had already made the wires with ends and the brass guide clips.  I installed the fuel pump, regulator & filters and ran the oil lines to the engine.  The battery & hold down and the dipstick were installed too.  I also added a half dozen more suspension parts/fasteners and the exhaust.  This is still dry assembled and not everything is connected, just making sure all the lines are the correct length and that there are no interference issues.  It's getting packed pretty tightly…

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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