The 289 Register

A hero of my youth. Must have had ice in his veins. The right stuff indeed. RIP.

I got a brass one made by a local engraver. Contains the following only - all within a rectangle - characters and rectangle outline in black, background brass. No problem at IVA.

Hawk Cars Ltd.
HAWKSTLS00 ETC. ETC.

Cheers
Jack

Yes indeed. Similar bonnet to the 289 FIA shown on Gerry's website; http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/hawk289/comp/hawkfia.html

Cheers,
Jack

My FIA (vintage year 2000) has a GRP bonnet and scoop. 27mm approx from bonnet to top of scoop.
Hope that helps.

Cheers
Jack

+1 for the condenser if points - been there, done that.

OK for me now.

Hawk/Hoyle IRS!! Now that is not for the faint of heart. It can't be fitted to a standard hawk chassis. It needs extensive rework and welding of the chassis to accomodate. Gerry explained it all to me once when I was considering it. Not really a runner unless you're prepared to dismantle the car and...

Hi Kev,
I have Hi Spec Brakes front and Jag inboard rear. Passed IVA comfortably with 5/8" - 0.625" cylinders and with balance bar fully biased to the front.
Same setting works equally well with MGB drum brakes on rear. Hope that is of some help.

Cheers
Jack

+1 to Clive
Cheers
Jack

Kevin,
If you want to dispose of spreader plates etc,then once again I'll happily take them.

Look forward to your PM.
Cheers
Jack