THE STORY OF BEAUJANGLE SALES/ENTERPRISES – A KITCAR COMPANY VERY MUCH OF THEIR TIME
Jun 8th
Steve Hole tells the story of Manchester-based Beaujangle Sales Ltd. Images by Carol Hardy
Salford, Manchester-based company run by Nik Sandeman-Allen, a glassfibre specialist and well-known drag racer, Phil ‘Ziggy’ Smith.
The pair were passionate hot rod enthusiasts and ran separate operations (Smith as Mr Beaujangle in an Opus HRF called ‘Anomalous’ with Daimler V8) until they amalgamated their businesses, becoming known for building all manner of bonkers vehicles from their lock-up in Back Tootal Lane, Salford, under the Beaujangle Enterprises name. However, they were known to rodders as ‘Bojay’.
Smith, an ace welder, had previously worked on oil rigs and German shipyards More >
BLOWING A GASKET
Jun 1st
Thanks to a discovery of ‘new, old stock’ Burton Power is pleased to announce that it can now offer genuine Ford head gaskets for the Ford Essex V4 engine (Ford part: 692F 6051 AA). The gaskets are sold individually, so customers will need to purchase two for an engine set.
Ford Essex V4 gasket- order as part number FV776 at £18.00 each inc VAT
Applications: Ford Capri Mk1 2.0 V4 1969-1974 Ford Corsair 1.7/2.0 V4 1965-1970 Ford Consul/Granada Mk1 2.0 V4 1972-1975 Ford Transit Mk1 1.7/2.0 V4 1965-1978 Ford Zephyr Mk4 2.0 V4 1966-1972
N.B. These gaskets are only available while stocks last, More >
CALLING ALL BEETLES
Jun 1st
Webcon has a Weber 45DCOE performance kit to suit the late VW 1.8 / 2.0 crossflow engines as typically used in the VW Golf Mk4 and other VAG models from that era.
The kit is also suitable for older VW engines that have been fitted with the crossflow head and will produce more power than the factory fuel injection.
Mounted on Webcon’s new, UK manufactured, intake manifold, the performance kit features two authentic Spanish four progression hole Weber 45DCOE carburettors plus the well-proven Webcon LP1000 linkage system.
The complete kit can be ordered as part number PVW211 and retails at £1688.80 inc VAT.
For customers More >
THERE’S SPACE FOR IT!
Jun 1st
Mini Spares is now offering a billet alloy 17mm fan spacer for use on the classic Mini Clubman and kitcars powered by it. A lot!
Order as part number 12G2452 at £10.80 inc VAT with more details on 01707 607 700 or via www.minispares.com ENDS.
POCKET TORCH AND SOME
Jun 1st
New from Laser Tools is this nifty little bit of kit – a multi-function aluminium pocket light that combines a 1W LED torch together with a 3W COB work lamp, and an ultraviolet lamp (part number 8598).
Powered by a USB-rechargeable 2200mAh lithium-ion battery, it features a robust silver-anodised body with rubber-coated ABS plastic end caps and a pocket clip. The two magnets allow the light to be easily mounted and shone where needed while keeping the users’ hands-free to work. The LED torch provides a strong beam (100 lumens) with the COB work lamp providing a 300-lumen spread. The useful More >
FULL PROTECTION
Jun 1st
Many stainless-steel braided hoses come in AN (Army & Navy) sizes so heat protection specialist DEI is now producing its popular Heat Shroud™ Kits in AN sizes.
Unwanted heat from engines, turbos and exhausts can damage fuel lines, hoses and wires. DEI Heat Shroud protects them without the need to disconnect the parts to wrap them. DEI Heat Shroud reflects 90 per cent of radiant heat and will resist temperatures of up to 260°C (500°F).
DEI Heat Shroud is made from a high-temperature-rated glass-fibre fabric with an aluminised outer layer. (It is the same as DEI Heat Sheath but with the added convenience More >
TIES THAT BIND
Jun 1st
New from Connect Workshop Consumables is this pack of ten cable-routing clips (part number 36642), that feature a swivelling plastic C-clip mounted on the cable tie and is designed for clipping hoses and pipes to electrical looms, chassis rails, pipework, etc. Designed to ensure the safe and secure routing of pipes and wiring by clipping them onto other fixed cables or structural fixings. The C-clip allows the pipe or wiring to be removed and refitted without cutting the cable tie.
Offers a very convenient and professional solution to routing additional wiring spurs or small-bore pipework in the engine bay or under More >
THE STORY OF MAIL-ORDER PIONEER CHARLES CARD JR AND HIS HONEST CHARLEY SPEED SHOP OPERATION
Jun 1st
Images courtesy of honestcharley.com
Here’s a first for our Classic Kit Cars & Specials series as we cross the pond and take a look at some heroes and icons from drag and short oval racing. We kick off with the automotive industry’s pioneer of mail-order shopping Charles Card Jr better known as Honest Charley. STEVE HOLE is our guide.
There are several things that make Charles Card Jr a very notable figure in the automotive aftermarket. He was the first to offer a mail-order service for go-faster speed parts. He was the second inductee into the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) Hall More >
NEW SEVEN. IT’S ELECTRIC!
May 25th
Caterham has revealed EV Seven – its technology development concept for a future fully electric Seven.
The concept will test the feasibility of a lightweight electric Seven and enable Caterham to move a step closer to bringing a battery electric model to market that is as driver-focused as its petrol counterpart.
EV Seven is being engineered in collaboration with Swindon Powertrain Ltd – a leader in the development of advanced and ultra-robust powertrains for both road and motorsport applications. EV Seven is based on the larger Seven chassis and features a bespoke version of Swindon Powertrain’s E Axle, combined with an immersion-cooled More >
THE MANAGEMENT!
May 25th
Summit Racing™ Megasquirt Engine Management Combos give you the flexibility to precisely tune your engine from startup to wide-open throttle at a very affordable price. The combos are based on the DIYAutoTune Megasquirt Gen 2 Engine Management System. It’s a standalone system that is a fully plug-and-play replacement for the factory ECU with no additional wiring required for basic operation. It has a preloaded base map to get your engine up and running, ready for additional tuning.
Basic Tuning Features • Real-time tuning and datalogging with a laptop connection • 16 x 16 fuel tables allow high-resolution tuning • 12 x 12 ignition More >
