Lola T70 Mk3B Replica walkaround and Austin 7 Special handbrake!

As promised, I do a 'show and tell' on the Lola T70 MK3B ... after finishing the handbrake mech on the Wragg Austin 7 Special...

[@WernerGampert]

Hello,I mean the Lola T 70,thank you for your answer. Keep Up the good Work .

[@thebracketfactory]

Hi Werner - The Lola has a 6.3L Small Block Chevy in it (383 Ci)... and the body is fibreglass - ie like the original.

[@leslieaustin151]

Like? Oh Yes!! But… a Lotus as well?? Another show-around please! Les PS, the Austin handbrake looks spiffin’!

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Les! Still got few more bits and bobs to share 🙂

[@bertbristow7172]

Much as the T70 rep is an impressive if not scary beast, I confess to just loving the Wragg that little bit more. The mix of 30's, 70's and now know how is just so interesting and body wise plain beautiful. Well done indeed.

[@thebracketfactory]

I know what you mean... the Wragg just has a certain 'charm'... just so simple and pretty!

[@bertbristow7172]

@@thebracketfactory there are parallels, both mills being the near ultimate expression of development of the prosaic to perform a function that they were not intended to do.

[@RR-mt2wp]

Lola is a beast, stunning car. Watching the Austin put's a smile on my face.

[@thebracketfactory]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@RR-mt2wp]

I enjoyed all I watched, many thanks for uploading.

[@brothermoto1964]

Absolutely incredible (the T70!) Following with interest!!

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks for following!

[@brianweekes1]

Excellent!

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Brian!!

[@andyd2806]

Loving the handbrake set up.

[@thebracketfactory]

cheers Andy.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I am new to your channel, came over with Bryan's vid. I am a big fan of people like yourself and greatly admire what you do, your work is stunning. There is one thing that makes me uncomfortable however: I am a former miner, who served an electrical apprenticeship and worked underground. All the way through our training and beyond we had regular instruction on the effects of various gasses that may be encountered, particularly carbon monoxide, CO. I also had a friend who ran a garage specializing in older cars, who sadly succumbed to CO poisoning one very cold day about 20 years ago. He was a man who could be relied upon to always do things right, which is why it still sits with me that his one very rare mistake was fatal. I don't know if you have shown previously your extraction system, but could you please reassure me that you have one. I can then watch your vids with comfort. Sorry if I appear to be a pain, but I am sure you will understand.

[@thebracketfactory]

I completely understand! I very rarely start any of the cars in the garage and when I do I 'evacuate' for a couple of hours afterwards! Another hazard is welding... I learnt the hard way with that one (the gasses given off are horrendous) so now I have an ESAB helmet with a filter attached... MUCH better!!

[@daleskidmore1685]

@@thebracketfactory Thank you for the reply. I felt sure you would know and understand. I used to have 2 MGBs and they were pretty noxious, even out side my garage.

[@davidcombey6154]

Your doing a Fantastic job on the T70, it’s really impressive, some really good hardware on it to. I’ve got a GTD T70, it would be good to swap some notes on our cars. More updates on the T70 please

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks David - it would be good to compare notes! Drop me an email - address in channel overview.

[@bryansaull7554]

There is another simple way to make up the hand brake system, with a single cable in a loop joining both rear brake levers, slit a tube and bend it in a half moon to lay the wire loop into it, then use a single pivot welded to it and run a single wire up to the hand brake lever, It does away with balance bar assy.... Anyway I was dying to see the Lola , hats off to the gear change my friend !!! wowsers that is something else ...congrats with that . I have spoken with the RCR fella ''Buy the stuff and you are on yer own ! goodbye '' There is a lot to do and you need to be a very competant engineer for sure. I had a laugh with the exhaust fumes bit, I need a clear run into the garage park it quick and run for it I hope to one day see the Lola at some event ??. Cheers .....

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Bryan! You're probably more likely to the see the Wragg at an event before the Lola.... but it is definitely 'in the queue'!!

[@peterbonnez]

Wonderful..

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Peter .

[@kcribin5654]

Eye watering ❤ it

[@thebracketfactory]

Which one is your preference? Lola or Austin??

[@kcribin5654]

@@thebracketfactory …ohhhhhh, the Austin is Class. Would love to see in the flesh.

[@thebracketfactory]

@@kcribin5654 it does have a certain 'charm' about it does't it!

[@robbell4339]

The two cars seem like chalk and cheese (such different eras) but both amazing and gorgeous attention to detail. Brilliant work!

[@thebracketfactory]

We are a 'broad church' here at The Bracket Factory!

[@lanceneuman9528]

Thanks

[@thebracketfactory]

you're welcome Lance.

[@CarlosAlves-iq7wu]

1 word..................... AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!! good job man !

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks Carlos!

[@daviddjerassi]

Wow i don't think there is a need to shave when driving the Lola it would blow your whiskers off what's the projected BHP ,i just love your Austin 7 my first choice i think when will you be having track days ?,and what's next now that you have Cat help on hand.

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks David - I think I'll do more on the Austin and get it 'track ready'... there are a few bits and bobs that I need to do to get through scrutineering... so stay tuned!!

[@StevenStratford]

Fantastic

[@thebracketfactory]

Glad you liked it :-)

[@davidHayward-p8f]

Love the Austin...very much ! And the Lola...is it registered for the road ? Presumably having hazard lights, it is..?

[@thebracketfactory]

Not reg for the road..... yet....!!

[@WilliamOBrien-s8x]

Fabulous workmanship, when do you think the cars will be on the road or track

[@thebracketfactory]

Thanks William! The Austin is on the road now and I might get to to the track next year... there isn't much to do to it to get it 'track ready'. Not sure about the Lola ... she is aiting patiently behind the latest American La France project! (she is being very patient...)

[@michaelneale7813]

What a Beast the Lola Is . What Colour Will you be painting it in ?

[@thebracketfactory]

very tempted to paint it red!

[@garypoulton7311]

Will the Lola be road legal when done? Superb work, a lot of time spent there.

[@thebracketfactory]

Not sure yet... still a lot of work to get it (legally) on the road!

[@WernerGampert]

Hello,nice Car,how much did you spend for it to build? What displacement has the engine? What Output of the engine? Did you use fibreglass or Aluminium for the Body. Thumbs up for both Cars.

[@thebracketfactory]

Hi Werner, which car are you referring to? The Lola?

[@nazdagg1945]

T70 needs a trailer hitch for towing the Wragg to meets.

[@thebracketfactory]

haha - now there's an idea!!

[@nazdagg1945]

I saw some pictures of a fellow towing his Porsche race car with an old Bentley, cool.

[@martinhacche1329]

What tig settings did you use for welding onto your axle?

[@thebracketfactory]

It was 125 amps Martin.

[@davidclarke3643]

sounds cool as, will she be road legal ?

[@thebracketfactory]

hmmm - good question - it would need a fair but to get through IVA but would be very cool on the road (if not a tad impractical!)

[@martinhacche1329]

Also what flux did you use, I haven’t silver soldered in years😮

[@thebracketfactory]

It's called Johnson Matthey 'easy flow flux'. It comes as a powder and you mix with water to form a paste.

[@martinhacche1329]

@@thebracketfactory I think I’d better get some 😊