5-1600 High School Project

[BajaCoalition]

Received this letter from a high school auto shop teacher, hopefully we as a racing community can help out this school and kids. Thanks

Hi Win-
I'm Tim Chambers, the Laguna Hills H/S teacher you spoke with yesterday. I wanted to thank you for all the time and information you gave me. I was hoping that you could publish this letter on your site so everyone could here about our project we are starting. Our Auto Tech class has been donated 2 VW beetles, a '72 super & '73 std., both rollers. There are some extra parts, but not enough to complete a car. Our goal is to build a 5-1600 Baja bug. I want to have the class plan the project to the guidelines of the rulebook. What I am asking from you and the generous people who read your website in assistance with finding the correct parts, how to build the car, and anything else that may be of help to us. This has never been done before at this school, and so far it has caused a lot of excitement and support from the students, faculty, and administration. The only problem is that we have to rely on mostly donated parts and pieces for the project. Building a race car is definitely not in the budget. Any parts that are donated can be used as a tax deduction, so hopefully this will motivate people to clean out their garages and get rid of all of that stuff that you've been wondering; do I keep it or throw it away. I'm sure SOMEONE could use this part. That someone would be us.
It is so hard these days to motivate young people. I see it with many of my students. So many won't be going to college, and some just aren't cut out for it. This is where classes like mine could be so helpful to a student that has no direction. You wouldn't have believed how their eyes lit up when I proposed this project. I also mentioned your invitation to the Primm Stateline race and all hell broke loose. Very excited to say the least.
I’ve been connected to the off-road community for 35 years (motorcycles) and I know what a great group of people you all are. If anyone would like to contribute to this project, you can contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]. My phone contact # is 714-227-8087. Sorry for the long read, but hopefully it will bring some response.
Thank You-
Tim Chambers

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[swiftracing5]

At my school the auto shop class closed down a while ago, not even wood shop anymore. So im kinda jealous. Have Fun.

[jacko619]

try the fab school heres the link http://www.thefabschool.com/ i think they are located near you. maybe they can help answer questions

[HDRA1]

i have a chromoly front beam with adjusters to give them brand new where can i send it ???

[BajaCoalition]

you can contact Tim- at [email protected] or [email protected]. Tim's contact # is 714-227-8087. He will gladly take in your donation. I would call him, spend a moment talking with him, He is really excited about this project and enjoys gathering information. He is planning on coming out to the Primm race with some of his kids to hang out with the Baja Coalition gang, and see some race action - you might be able to catch up with him then. Either way he will want some info from you to make sure you get your tax deduction paperwork. Thanks.

[PAB]

I have some stuff in the garage that you all can have a free for all with....raid PABs garage!

[AzBajaman]

i have a chromoly front beam with adjusters to give them brand new where can i send it ???

I have some stuff in the garage that you all can have a free for all with....raid PABs garage!

I don't have anything to offer at this time, but it's really great to see you (HDRA1) (PAB) step up to the plate.......

[J_Lothringer]

Im sure we can come up with some stuff outta the ol garage, Plus I can help you with anything you might need to buy new (McKenzies performance) Jeff Lothringer

[techteacher]

The response has been incredible! We are going to document this project, so once we get started I`ll get my website at the school up and running so you all can check in and see the progress.

Tim

[BajaCoalition]

The response has been incredible! We are going to document this project, so once we get started I`ll get my website at the school up and running so you all can check in and see the progress.

Tim

Awesome, it would be great to see the progress, And when you get the 5-1600 finished, and race ready, (don't forget to use the knowledge and expertise of ART " The tech guy", to make sure your cars legal) call the Baja Coalition - we will sponsor your way and support your kids at your first race- Hope to meet you and your class at the SNORE Battle At Primm in Feb. Have a field day in everyone's garage-