BSCC News

Latest News as of May 2008

The car has finally made it into the outer workshop.

car in outer workshop

The car is on its wheels and a final fit of the first four boilers with hoses, plumbing and electrics is underway.

We have suffered delays with poorly fitting steam pipes, but are now making good progress fitting and installing ancillary components.

Wendover

Having made a preliminary visit to Salt Lake City and Wendover I can report that the salt is in good condition and that the courses have been prepared for the summer.

The hanger at Wendover Airfield is ready to be occupied by the steam team.

Car / Trolley / Trailer / Container

The car has been on the ground loading trolley. The hydraulic system on the trolley works. The trolley has been on the trailer. The trailer has been coupled to a truck and put in the container.
It is all very tight but it all fits.

Rigs

The rigs are being commissioned.
After testing they are stripped down and sent for hot zinc plating and yellow powder coating.

This will hopefully provide some resistance against the corrosive salt.

water rig ready to go

This water rig is ready to go.

Bodywork

The composite panels have all been sprayed and are being fitted to the car.

Vintage cars are fabricating the aluminium body panels.

Open Day

There will be an Open Day for the Steam Car on Sunday July 13th at Newtown Park 11.00am to 3.00pm, please see the website for details www.steamcar.co.uk

Shipping Date

The shipping date is fast approaching and our testing time is now very reduced.
We have slipped many weeks behind schedule.

We must run the car successfully during June.

poster for bonneville speedweek

The Bonneville Salt Flats are waiting for us.

Last updated 13 June 2008