Jomo formula ford bodywork

ralt-racer · 4 Feb 2011, 19:44 (Ref:2825891)

Hey guys I'm looking for some bodywork for a jomo formula ford 1968 anybody got any ideas who might have some??

Cheers Benn

Alan Morgan · 4 Feb 2011, 20:05 (Ref:2825899)

Wow - that's a tall order! Merlyn Mk17-20 - no problem. Crosslé 16F likewise, but a Jomo?...

Most 60's-70's FF1600s could be reproduced mechanically by someone with an oxy-acetylene welding set, a lathe, a small guillotine and a fly press (and possibly access to some Brabham uprights). The bodywork might be a bit more difficult, but there's a lot of talent out there...

delta · 4 Feb 2011, 20:08 (Ref:2825901)

Have you got any pictures Ben

ralt-racer · 5 Feb 2011, 15:24 (Ref:2826189)

Hi guys I believe its a brabham bt16 copy certanly the secramer was ours had a slight difference where the screen fits but thats about it. This picture is a bit deceving around the nose area as it is quite round but cut back which make's it look squarer. I have some more piccies somewhere I'll get them out and scan them.

Cheers

Benn

vickery122 · 27 Nov 2012, 17:40 (Ref:3172284)

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Originally Posted by ralt-racer

Hey guys I'm looking for some bodywork for a jomo formula ford 1968 anybody got any ideas who might have some??

Cheers Benn

Yours prays have been answered. I designed and made the moulds for the Jomo FF and sold the moulds this year to Bob Birch who can be contacted on 01827712051 (UK number) . Talk to him and see what he will and can do.

Basically it was a Brabham shell modified to take a short screen and had flutes from here to the front suspension apertures.

Hope this helps

Keith Vickery

ralt-racer · 29 Nov 2012, 12:36 (Ref:3173062)

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Originally Posted by vickery122

Yours prays have been answered. I designed and made the moulds for the Jomo FF and sold the moulds this year to Bob Birch who can be contacted on 01827712051 (UK number) . Talk to him and see what he will and can do.

Basically it was a Brabham shell modified to take a short screen and had flutes from here to the front suspension apertures.

Hope this helps

Keith Vickery

Hi Kieth, Many thanks for the contact details. we had manufacturered a body from a brabham bt 15 which looked very similar but to have a orignal would be great. I have called Bob and had a nice chat with him regarding some new body work.

I'll send you a pm with my details

Kind Regrads

Benn Simms

Ps a Jomo has now won a couple of formula ford races this year.

Alan Raine · 29 Nov 2012, 13:09 (Ref:3173073)

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Originally Posted by ralt-racer

Ps a Jomo has now won a couple of formula ford races this year.

...and it also looks very smart

**Peter Mallett** · 30 Nov 2012, 10:53 (Ref:3173456)

There's something about those early FFords isn't there? The Merlins and Loti were particularly pretty IMO.

morninggents · 30 Nov 2012, 13:43 (Ref:3173518)

Probably one of the reasons why Historic Formula Ford is popular with competitors and spectators. Other open wheel formulae have a certain draw with brutish wings and bodywork designed to do exactly what it says on the tin but the simplicity of the early Formula Fords is very attractive. Close racing, as it was 'in the day', also helps with the popularity.

Simon Hadfield · 30 Nov 2012, 14:08 (Ref:3173536)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

There's something about those early FFords isn't there? The Merlins and Loti were particularly pretty IMO.

Fancy a go then Peter? Come to Mallory one Wednesday morning and find out what a real race car feels like - we have plenty to chose from and, like the best drug dealers, the first go is free.....

**Peter Mallett** · 30 Nov 2012, 15:16 (Ref:3173565)

Hmm, you never know. Last one I drove was, IIRC, an RF 79.

Simon Hadfield · 30 Nov 2012, 15:33 (Ref:3173575)

It's a genuine offer, we go to Mallory most Wednesdays, and the breakfasts are rather good too!

**Peter Mallett** · 30 Nov 2012, 15:41 (Ref:3173581)

LOL, Currently too far away.

Rudernst · 30 Nov 2012, 16:26 (Ref:3173600)

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Originally Posted by Simon Hadfield

It's a genuine offer, we go to Mallory most Wednesdays, and the breakfasts are rather good too!

tempting....

and yes, the brekkies are tasty (and lethal in long term use)

Rudolf

Belmondo · 1 Dec 2012, 12:47 (Ref:3173890)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

There's something about those early FFords isn't there? The Merlins and Loti were particularly pretty IMO.

The Alexis is another very attractive one.

McMuttley · 2 Dec 2012, 23:15 (Ref:3174353)

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Originally Posted by morninggents

.....the simplicity of the early Formula Fords is very attractive. ......

Probably why there are so many recent 'early' formula fords appearing !!!!

Alan Raine · 3 Dec 2012, 15:17 (Ref:3174638)

Formula Ford moved on in the late 70's with the advent of inboard suspension and went a step further in the 80's with fancy front end castings, engine spacers that incorporated oil tanks and ever more complicated set ups. It became expensive and no longer the domain for the "man in the street". When Pre 74 was introduced it was an instant success. Simple cars, good racing and relatively cheap. You still had to be good to win. Having a bit of cash helped, but a reasonable driver, on a small budget, could still get good results.

It's no surprise that these cars are popular again.

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