Craig Riseley's stage by stage construction of a Brisbane Formula Stockrod
Initial chassis weld 15th Oct 2006
And from the rear
15th Oct 2006
The rollcage goes onto the 2nd car. 22nd Oct 2006
On goes the undercarriage.
Can of Cola. 22nd Oct 2006
A red bit goes onto the front called an underrider to stop axle damage if you drive up onto another car. 22nd Oct 2006
Another angle of the first undercarriage. Half full can of Cola 22nd Oct 2006
Both undercarriages welded up and front axles fabricated 5th Nov 2006
Coilovers and front axle
Same can of Cola - lost sweeping brush 5th Nov 2006
Side plates fitted
Found sweeping brush 5th Nov 2006
Front view of suspension and sideplates.
Notice diff. now in as well.
What is that diff. from? 5th Nov 2006
Note that Craig has made the side rails (nerf bars) a bit shorter than UK spec 4th Dec 2006
Fully enclosed fire wall now fitted up as it per Brisbane club rules 4th Dec 2006
Rear suspension is now in and seat installed 4th Dec 2006
Jade Riseley sorting the steering linkage, note engine now installed 26th Dec 2006
Jade hopes to visit the UK to drive in an F1 in a couple of years time.
Another angle of motor 26th Dec 2006
Overhead view of engine cage, steering linkage and coil overs. Note firewall. 26th Dec 2006
Close up of motor 26th Dec 2006
Back panel on 11 Jan 2007
Wing and nearside panels 11 Jan 2007
Engine cover, air filter and cab grill, side panels with fire holes. 11 Jan 2007
It looks good so far. Craig informs me it's ready for a complete stripdown ready for a primer coat, a full paint job sometime next week. 11 Jan 2007
The first coat goes on, the sponsors choice apparently.... 15 Jan 2007
I'm sure it will look great whatever... 15 Jan 2007
Keep watching for the finished article 15 Jan 2007