Restoration Progress
Updated as of
02/04/2004
As of 01/24/04
This is a front view of the frame and new bodywork being mounted. Guys in
the photo, left to right, Bob Stoker, Charles Mangham, and Frank Davis.
Seated is Ed Mabry. Frank and Bob helped Stormy Mangham build the
streamliner and acted as pit crew at all the record runs. Charles is
Stormy's son and brought the photos of the early construction days in the
life of the streamliner.
This is a rear view of the frame and new bodywork.
The completed engine head at Keith's shop, RPM Cycle.
RPM Cycle mechanic Cory Korn refurbishing the engine crank.
(As of
01/17/04)
Here is a
photo of the 1st 1/2 of the new body complete.
The body is being made at Associated Fiberglass Enterprises
right down the street from Ed Mabry's shop in Ft Worth. The Production Manager
is Glen Doskocil. Their website is
www.afetexas.com. The 2nd 1/2 of the body is due to be complete by the end
of the week. Glen has a digital camera and has agreed to take photos of the
entire process.
This is the fiberglass mold after refurbishing.
