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1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: JeffH Date: October 29, 2024, 10:35 pm
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Under A.C. Bertelli, Aston Martin enjoyed one of its most
extended periods of competition success, with Works cars present
at leading endurance classics. Built in 1932, LM8 was the first
of three “second series” Works racers based on the latest
version of the International. Powered by the firm’s proven
1.5-litre four-cylinder dry-sump engine allied to a four-speed
gearbox, the cars were distinguished by their smaller,
vee-shaped radiators, low bonnets with flat scuttles, and
fold-down windscreens.
The Works Astons performed well at the Circuit de la Sarthe,
with sister car LM10 finishing 5th overall and 1st in class,
followed in 7th position overall (and 2nd in class) by LM8,
which was piloted by Bert Bertelli and Patrick Driscoll.
Significantly, LM8 won the eighth Biennial Cup—the antecedent of
the Index of Performance—despite suffering a water leak in the
closing stages of the race.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: JeffH Date: October 29, 2024, 10:46 pm
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Always wanted an Aston Martin but I can’t afford one, so I will
build one instead.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: RhysN Date: October 30, 2024, 1:50 am
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[quote author=JeffH link=topic=1567.msg11791#msg11791
date=1730259999]
Always wanted an Aston Martin but I can’t afford one, so I will
build one instead.
[/quote]
That's a good reason for using that as inspiration! As I said on
another place, good choice for open top engine bay too.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: JeffH Date: October 30, 2024, 2:50 am
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So I have lots of parts now from Gemini (Front and rear axle),
and springs from Mark.
3x1 inch steel has also arrived, so I guess it time to learn to
weld.
All I think about at the moment is Cyclekarts, had a horrible
thought about my kart falling to bits on first run because of my
newbie welding.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: guest408 Date: October 30, 2024, 4:41 pm
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Clean fresh steel is the easiest to weld, it would be very
unusual for it to break, it will crack first, so if you are
worried assemble & test a few times before painting so you can
see.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: winchman Date: October 31, 2024, 1:11 am
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This site has some excellent tutorials
HTML https://www.mig-welding.co.uk
I assume you are using a MIG welder?
If so you can use Pub Gas CO2 but you will get a better result
with an Argon based gas from Sureweld etc. Keep the wire dry and
don't let it rust, I remove men and keep it under a kitchen
cupboard!
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: jim Date: October 31, 2024, 2:06 am
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[quote author=winchman link=topic=1567.msg11801#msg11801
date=1730355091]
This site has some excellent tutorials
HTML https://www.mig-welding.co.uk
I assume you are using a MIG welder?
If so you can use Pub Gas CO2 but you will get a better result
with an Argon based gas from Sureweld etc. Keep the wire dry and
don't let it rust, I remove men and keep it under a kitchen
cupboard!
[/quote]
Sureweld were based round the corner from me and their doors
have been locked for at least 6 months. What a bummer.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: JeffH Date: October 31, 2024, 7:37 am
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Thanks for advice all, I will practice on some scrap and test
how it goes. Then as suggested test the frame before painting.
Its good to be learning new skills and making something, I spend
most my time looking at computer screens, so going to be a fun
weekend.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: JeffH Date: November 5, 2024, 2:27 am
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i made some good progress this weekend.
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Re: 1932 Aston Martin LE Mans 'LM8'
By: winchman Date: November 5, 2024, 2:31 am
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Great start
What size steel did you use?
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