Bob's Resource Website
1963
R-3801
Unfortunately, in late 2006, Bill Brandt passed away
Well, engine-wise it is stock. Suspension as been beefed up with heavy
duty stabilizer bars and the orginal Gabriel shocks are set on hard. A
front air dam clears the ground about 2 1/2" , hood is loovered, and rear
spoiler is in place. Wheels are 7 X 15 AERO racing, with P205/70 R15 front,
and P235/70R15 rear. Tire rating 149mph. Interior has 2", 4 point mounted
roll bar used primarily for the 5point harness assembly and camera mount.
What I do with this car is Open Road Race, in TX at the Big Bend (120mile
boomerang) and in Nevada at the Silver States Classic (90 mile one way). I
usually run in the 100 mph class but next week in TX will try my hand at
110mph. The object of these races is to average the speed you select. Your
safety gear will limit you as to the maximum speed you can obtain while on
the course, and then there is a minimum speed which you cannot go under. By
the way, the course is a State Hwy which has been closed for the duration of
the race. There are usually from 125 entries to 200 in these races, with
classes starting at 95mph to 170mph in 5mph increments, and then there is
the unlimited class which record is presently 198 mph average. You will
find all makes and models of cars entered, from exotics to your fathers
oldsmobile. If you take Turning Wheels magazine check March issue for a
short story on the car and race.
Bill Brandt
In 2004, the car was caught in a warehouse fire, totally destroying the body. The engine and chassis were good enough to place in a different car, so Bill set out to do just that.