just purchased this RM,car in UK ,was raced in USA by Ed Roll





today we managed to put on some new tie rods and finishing off the coilover suspension system installation. During the process the brake caliper was also taken off and resealed/ reconditioned a little bit. Definitely one step closer to its first proper run.


Thatβs a really interesting project.
The parts are very well made, too.
Iβm really looking forward to seeing how it performs.

When facing upward, it operates normally. However, when it moves from vertical to downward, there's a slight catch near the zero point, which seems to be hindering its movement. I can't find the damper's dashpot either. I'd prefer not to remove the needle if possible.
Sadly, after trying to weld additional material to the J-latch failed, our subcontractor took the component which the J-latch moved and which is attached to the door shaft promising to fabricate a new one. Regrettably, contractor...and component has disappeared and I've not been able to find a replacement anywhere...even via Tony Berni. Apparently the only way to solve the problem is to dismantal the driver's door and fabricate a mirror image of the missing component. Something I am NOT looking forward to.
I saw this car at the Steamboad Springs Vintage races. It inspired me to get 602534 back into racing. I was at Steamboat the following year, but Ed never came back.