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Very nice Matt.

Renault rules out Kubica replacing Palmer during 2017 F1 season Renault insists Robert Kubica will not race in Formula 1 this season and that his Hungaroring test is purely to evaluate his chance of a 2018 comeback. News Kubica will drive the current Renault next Wednesday fuelled speculation he could replace Jolyon Palmer as early as August's Belgian Grand Prix - a suggestion Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul dismissed. "We continue to support Jo and there is absolutely no change of plan," Abiteboul told Autosport. "It is true that with Robert we feel we need to investigate a little bit further after all the tests we have done. "Obviously there have been the tests we did with the 2012 car, but also we have done other things - medical checks and simulator work that I don't really want to elaborate on. "We want to have a closer look about how realistic it would be for Robert to drive again in a modern F1 car, and possibly into a racing context. "The last opportunity to at least do the test in a modern F1 car was the Hungary test, and we are taking that opportunity. "But that is really something that is more medium to long term. "It is not a short-term plan and it is not a short-term option to do anything with our driver line-up." Abiteboul insisted a strong test performance from Kubica would not guarantee a 2018 seat. "Robert could be a candidate for 2018 but before we can really consider him as a candidate, we need to see how he will cope with cars with more downforce and with more power, because clearly the [2012] car he has been driving up until now is not representative," he said. "Frankly, even if he does well, it does not mean immediately that we will decide to go for him for 2018 because there is more we need to look into." He added that he had reassured Palmer over the implications of Kubica's test. "I told him that Robert is not an immediate threat," said Abiteboul. "Clearly we are looking at options for 2018, and Jo could be an option for 2018. That is in his hands. "What we are doing with Robert has nothing to do with what Jo does this weekend or even after the summer break. "But there will not be any replacement driver in Spa, as I've seen stories suggesting that too. "I can confirm that Jo will be driving in Spa and the plan is for him to drive until the end of the season." This weekend in Hungary, Palmer will get the new floor team-mate Nico Hulkenberg used at the British GP. Abiteboul believes Palmer needs to rebuild his confidence, but must "perform like any driver who makes it to F1 has to perform". "I am not going to take away the fact that there is pressure," he said. "It is a competitive environment and that is never going to go away. But it is not a short term pressure."

AXS TV has a new series - "Classic Albums". I caught my first episode last night, The Doors - S/T. Great show, I hope they are all this good.

You are well on your way to becoming a Shelby Fanatic - welcome to the club.

How about a few more pictures John.

You are correct Bruce, it was installed on the driver side and lowered a fair bit. I still have a lot to add to the engine bay (oil cooler, remote oil filter, expansion tank, etc.) so I may not take on relocating the alternator but stay tuned.

Some very tidy fabrication Eric.

Another great project Dennis.

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My first car was a '72 Maverick (4-door, straight 6) not nearly as cool as what you are building.

Be careful building Cobras can become addictive.

Here is a picture of the car as it appears today. As noted in owners information summary above the car was painted orange but a latter owner. However you can see the original color “Sunlit Gold” on the trunk area flanges. Note too how they bulged the top edge of the rear fender, not sure if this is original mod or a later mod. David wasn’t able to get any engine bay photos but I have contacted SVRA to see if I can get any additional information – stay tuned.

He ran tests earlier this year and showed good speed, see below: Renault impressed with second Robert Kubica testRobert Kubica's chances of a sensational return to Formula One have gained another boost after another impressive private test outing for Renault this week. Kubica, who had returned to an open wheel car for the first time since 2011 last month in a private outing at Valencia, was given another chance at Paul Ricard on Wednesday to assess his readiness for a full-scale F1 return, driving a modified 2012 car. The Polish driver's promising F1 career was cut short he suffered severe arm injuries in a rally crash six years ago. The Polish driver completed 90 laps of the French circuit without issues, leaving him convinced he is capable of a full time return. "It is necessary to go step by step," he told L'Equipe. "I have come a long way. Don't forget that. My doubts about my capacities have disappeared with these two days of tests. I am no longer afraid of not being at the level but there remains a way to go." Renault told media he performed his test "completely". The successful test is likely to fuel speculation of Kubica returning to Renault full-time in 2017. Renault did little to downplay rumours of Kubica making an appearance at the post-Hungarian Grand Prix tests at Budapest on August 1-2, where he would be able to test this year's car, saying it is "too early" to say whether he will join the team on those days. Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul said: "He has so far only driven an old car, with a detuned engine, with demonstration tyres. He has not been submitted to the stresses of a race nor run with other cars."

Here is the summary sheet about the car David (djflyer) sent to me. The only picture that came through when he attempted to email. He has promised several more photos - can't wait to see them!!

Great idea with the tea strainer!

I know white glue works and several people that use this technique. I try to build up sub-assemblies to the maximum extent possible and use pins, cleats etc to hold think in place. Some examples from my current project; I added the cleat to the top of the cylinder heads to hold and align the valve covers and the large pin to the engine block to locate the timing cover/water pump as well as the fan pulley.

Nice work Jonathan. Too many of the DTM cars are black | silver | gray - nice to see a vibrant color.

Nice work Jeremy.

I call them lots of things when I am trying to build them but I don't think that is what your asking.

Great classic kit. Nice work Vince.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd in '66. Nice work Andy.

Thanks David & Jerry. This picture confirms for me my tire choice is pretty close.

Renault has confirmed Robert Kubica will drive its current Formula One car at the upcoming in-season test in Hungary. Kubica's promising F1 career was interrupted in 2011 when he suffered severe injuries in a rallying accident, but in recent months he has been exploring the possibility of a full-time return to the sport. In June he drove an F1 car for the first time in seven years during a private test with Renault at Valencia and he returned to the cockpit of the same 2012-spec car at a follow up test at Paul Ricard in July. His return to an contemporary F1 car at the upcoming post-race test at the Hungaroring on August 2 will represent the biggest step yet in his remarkable return, and Renault is open to the possibility of a full-time drive if it goes well. "The first two days of testing allowed both Robert and ourselves to gather a great amount of information," Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul said. "The upcoming session with the R.S.17 at the Hungaroring will allow us all to obtain detailed and precise data in a current car and representative conditions. "After this test, we will carefully analyse the collected information to determine in what conditions it would be possible for Robert to return to competition in the upcoming years." Kubica last drove an up-to-date F1 car at the opening pre-season test of 2011, just one week before his brutal rallying accident in Italy. His injuries left him with reduced mobility in his right wrist and forearm that prevented an immediate return to single seaters in the following years. Kubica has participated in the WRC and a number of one-off circuit races since his accident, but said recently he was only ever working towards another F1 opportunity. "I have been a long time away from the circuit and in the last 18 months I have not been driving [regularly] -- it's been single races in different categories and trying to find my place," he said earlier this month. "When you get in an F1 car and after one lap you see the pace is there, it's special emotions and I miss it so much, but probably my biggest problem in these past years is that I had different good offers but I was waiting for that one. "I'm happy with how the things went and I am enjoying the period because believe me, I have been through difficult days, but I have to enjoy it and I never believed I would be in this position four or five months ago. It's great for me."

Would love to see any pictures you care to share David.

Great stuff Gary. None of my early builds survived.