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Contents
Regular Features
BIG ED’S INTRO 3
Den Tanner announces the end of the war in the kit car and AC Cobra replica world. Notes the change in name of a competing magazine; but wonders whether a rose might still be a rose by any other name. Then he tells you what a fantastic bunch of journalists contribute to the success of this magazine.
FRESH AYRE 14
Our man across the pond brings you his regular snapshot of the US kit car scene blended with his own unique take on the world in general.
MORE FRESH AYRE 36
Pinstriping, threats to the nation, upside-down number plates and a couple of US kits occupy the thoughts of our man across the pond.
MARKETPLACE 115
Spring weather is bringing kit cars out of the garage and into the market-place to make way for new build projects. This issue there are about 100 on offer – more than a dozen of which are Cobras - which is more than you’ll find anywhere else!
DETLING SHOW GUIDE 141
The first show of the year, at the Detling showground, Kent, takes place on April 14th and 15th – Be there!
Features
SUPERCHARGED AK 4
A blown Chevy 350 makes for a very potent piece of kit. As well as admiring the car, Nigel Dean explains the intricacies of supercharging.
21st CENTURY HAWK 28
Cobra oracle, Trevor Legate, gets up to date with developments at Hawk Cars which, as well as a plethora of Cobras, also includes the Daytona and GT40.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE 44
Jackie Skelton’s assault on Formula Woman 2006. The problems continue but she manages to show her class.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK 84
An in-depth look at the latest GM small-block V8 family and why the iron-block Chevy 350’s days may be numbered on the kit car scene.
UPDATING A LEGEND 128
How do you improve upon what many regard as perfection? Carroll Shelby has tried an updated Cobra but little has been heard of it. Perhaps Studio G will fare better.
CAMSHAFT THEORY EXPLAINED 136
Camshafts have always featured high on the list of performance enhancing modifications. Nigel Dean explains the theory behind camshaft selection and its effects.
Workshop
TECH TALK 20
What to consider when buying alloy wheels and when does your kit require its first MOT are among the topics covered this month.
TECH TIPS 24
Fuel systems explained. Nigel Dean goes through the whole system from fuel tank to cylinder highlighting potential problems along the way.
TECH PRODUCTS 60
Garage heaters, SVA-friendly trim and the best value aluminium heads for US V8 engines fromHuddart.
TECH TIPS 64
Nigel carries out a full exploration of the vast range of welding equipment available to the home car constructor.
TECH TALK 70
Advice on selecting an American V8 engine builder and brake upgrades plus interesting comments from an airline pilot.
TECH PRODUCTS 75
High-level brake lights, LED side repeater indicators and sheet metal working tools are assessed for kit car building use.
REVIVING THE TYPE 9 54 & 78
Robert Hawkins is your guide to stripping the Ford’s Type 9 gearbox and, hopefully, how to put it back together!
TECH TIPS 92
This month Nigel looks at GRP; what it is, how it’s used in car body construction and his top tips for working with it.
TECH TALK 98
Vinyl repair kits, a starter conversion for a crossflow, an alloy stalk conversion for a Cobra and responding to more letters from women!
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