Elden MK10B Completed 2019

Posted on April 28, 2024 by LCH Restoration

In 2019 we completed the restoration of AM73-74.

Upgrades:

a) Sandblasted the frame, inspected and bonded new Aluminum belly pan

b) Converted from Elden MK10C, side radiators, to MK10B front radiator. Chassis are identical except for radiator placement. Changed rear body work to long tail versus original short. Body work, nose and rear tail donated from AM73-39.

c) New Harmon fuel cell replacing the original molded Aluminum fuel can.

d) Changed the Hewland shifter rods to a design similar to a 1987 Van Diemen. Original had too much travel for my liking.

e) Changed from Revoution wheels to steel Weller and Dunlops.

f) added NACA duct on rear body work for air to the oil cooler.

Some pictures as completed:

Recap Elden FF Chassis #’s

Posted on November 27, 2015 by LCH Restoration

Since I use allot of numbers, etc describing the Elden FF’s in my shop, so I created an index:

#1 1974 Elden MK10C (re bodied to Falconer) AM 74 5; currently racing, came from South Carolina RMVR Pueblo Motorsports Park

#2 1973 Elden MK8 AM 73-39 currently running Solo events, came from South Carolina MK8 at farmington Oct15

#3 1973 Elden MK10B AM 73-79 waiting for restoration, came from Tulsa Oklahoma Jay Davis Picture #1

#4 1973 Elden MK10B AM 73-74, waiting for restoration, came from Cleveland Ohio attachment

First Impression of Elden #4

Posted on November 27, 2015 by LCH Restoration

After getting back from a bit of time away, had to see what arrived from Greg N in Cleveland, OH. To me Elden #4 is chassis #AM 73-74 a and is a MK10B, front radiators by the front wheels.

The car had been is garage storage for many years. When J.T. Newland passed on Greg N got the car. Newland raced the car maybe thru 79 or so and then bought a Hawke. Seat belts date to 81 so that concurs with Greg’s recollection. Unfortunately the paperwork of the car was lost in the inheritance.

Quick overview of the car revealed a couple of interesting things: 1) non-removable steering wheel, 2) fuel tank appears to be foam filled Aluminum tank not fuel cell, 3) all the hose clamps are of British manufacture, most of the heim joints appear original, 4) Scholar engine was original.

This makes me wonder if car is a one owner, low use car? The fiberglass nose is not original but we all know noses are the first thing to get damaged in most Formula cars.

So the plan right now is to pull the engine and open it up to see what it is. Put Elden #3 (AM73-74, MK10B) along side this one and see what differences need attending to. Looking at my body spares I may have some usable side and cockpit panels. Missing maybe engine cover and proper nose cones.

Arrival of Elden FF #4

Posted on October 30, 2015 by LCH Restoration

Last night we received the fourth Elden FF from Greg N in the Cleveland OH area. The car was run several years and put away in favor of a Hawke. The previous owner passed and Greg N ended up with the car.

Greg N and I are anxious to see this car back on the track in conjunction with my 1973 Elden gotten in Tulsa a few years ago. That car had a very nice chassis restoration but no body. I have a top body mold and some side fairings along with this new car to pull some molds, maybe can save both cars.

Anxious to evaluate the car and make list on lists of options for the two cars.

Larry