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25 Jun 2009, 14:43 (Ref:2490483) | #1 | ||
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Ralt RT3 #197
Hello,
I`m new in this forum. I buyed a Ralt RT3 sn#197 Formula 3 for a couple of weeks ago. It was bought new by Eddie Jordan in 1980. Could some of you out in this forum please help me with some information about the car. I would be glad of all spec, drawings, pictures, colour etc. of the car. How many cars was buildt in 1980? It`s original delivered with a Toyota /Novamotor but unfortunately this one is missing. I`ll be glad of ideas of the best and correct way to build up a new engine. My intention is to use this car in Historic Racing and make new FIA forms for the car. I`ll do my best to bring this car back in it`s based specification, and I`ll be pleased with all your help. Thanks Ronny |
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26 Jun 2009, 00:52 (Ref:2490782) | #2 | ||
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Pictures from the past.
The first picture from Silverstone October 1980 Eddie Jordan
2. picture with Fred Krab as a driver. Ronny |
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2 Jul 2009, 20:50 (Ref:2495203) | #3 | |
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i have asked an expert on chassi snumbers for help
i have 1980 rt3 uprights rollhoop and some rear end engine bay parts but maybe off later model car each year is different! just sold nearly all the front wings i had and a pair of uprights nosebox sidepods |
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3 Jul 2009, 12:33 (Ref:2495457) | #4 | |
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My top secret helper advises this on your car
Tub number 803/28 though I'd be staggered if it's still in it H9 3553 on the gearbox case JM27159 fuel cell 7/8/80 deliveredto Eddie Jordan himself, 1981 sold to Terry Gray then to Dave Price for Krabb; 1982 Phil Dowsett; 1983 Leo Andersson |
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3 Jul 2009, 15:47 (Ref:2495531) | #5 | ||
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Ralt RT3 #197
Thanks driftwood,
I already got this information. Found a tag on race-car.com with the no. for this Ralt. And I found some info and pictures on the web. I know about a couple of Swede owner before the car end up in Norway in the first of the 90` I`m looking for all parts for the Toyota/Nova-Motor. I presumably got 1 or 2 blocks / crank house with heads from Toyota (2TG) Sow that will be the beginning of a race engine. The car is equipped with a VW engine today. What sort of rear end engine bay parts do you have? Thanks |
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3 Jul 2009, 22:15 (Ref:2495648) | #6 | |
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if car has vw leave it as it is it will cost u a lotta $$ to change it over
send me pm with your email and i can send fotos next week who was last norwegian owner of this car i have email address for a man who did own jordan rt3 cannot think of his name of top of head |
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4 Jul 2009, 07:00 (Ref:2495705) | #7 | ||
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You see, I`m some kind of a nostalgic freak.That`s why I`m going to bring back this car to it`s original condition.
I`ve been working and racing with vintage Formula Vee`s for some year`s now, and I still do. For the last year or two I`ve been searching for some other formula race cars for my collection. It end up with this Ralt, and I`m going to do a rolling restoration of the car. Sow if the engine is diffecult to collect and build I`m going to use some longer time for it. But I`m quite sure that I`m going to find some parts out there. Yes and it`s expensive for a complete engine. I`ve find some engines for sale, but I decided to build one from the ground. My experience is that`s the way I learn the engine to know. I`ve a few other car`s and run in different types of historic races. (formula and Rally) I`m working offshore with a lot of time off. Than it`s good to spend some time in the workshop and at the race track. I`ve send you a PM, but I`m not sure it past true. Regards the nostalgic Norvegian. |
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5 Jul 2009, 10:29 (Ref:2496029) | #8 | |
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yes i get yr PM message i send mail later
the toyota motor was a bit special based on ST celica block but the cylinder head was a special casting used only in japanese built sold cars there is a later toyota motor that was used in later rt3 30 32 cars they are easy to locate but the 1970s novamotor toyota is great demand for classic historic f3 in uk and france if u have correct f3 vw motor best to use that it will save a lot of time money heartache!! |
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10 Jul 2009, 08:52 (Ref:2498836) | #9 | ||
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Thanks drifwood,
I understand that I`m going to end up with a lot of challenge due to my choice of engine. I`m thankful of all information you are able to support. Regards FVee |
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8 Aug 2009, 19:07 (Ref:2517923) | #10 | ||
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Hi FVee,
Nice to here that you have found a RT3 and with some nice history. Will you race it? I am also looking for a Ralt RT3, -82, -83 or -84. Do you have some good advice where look? I have just start to look for a Historic F3 so I hope to find one soon. Any help is appriciated. For the moment I have a BMC Cooper S, -65 that I race with. |
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9 Aug 2009, 09:12 (Ref:2518277) | #11 | |
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Swede i have 2 cars for sale
send me a PM with yr email address and i send fotos info |
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15 Sep 2009, 21:05 (Ref:2541528) | #12 | |
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6 Dec 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2800588) | #13 | |
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I have also just bought an RT3 with a Novamotor. Wondering if anyone can throw some light on its history. Chassis number 500. Allegedly ex Alan Docking car. Ready to start restoration. Cant wait!
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