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BOSS302R 015 delivery to Starworks and prep for 2012 CTSCC at Daytona.
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BOSS302R 015 at 2012 CTSCC Daytona. A sign of things to come?
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BOSS302R 015 at 2012 CTSCC Barber.
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JDee
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My neighbour is a good friend of Glenn Chaplin, they both grew up and raced in Montreal area together. Glenn has a fleet of Boss 302 race cars, I believe 5 in total. I saw them a couple of years ago stored at his wheel plant in Montreal in the winter, impressive sight to see 5 pristine Boss race cars in a row.
As I understand it, after the final crash Glenn acquired a complete new 302R tub (for lack of a better term) and transferred all the mechanicals from this car to the new tub. Then the tub of this car was sold as they didn't feel it could be salvaged due to so many crashes.
It looks like this car spent most of its time crashing going by these pictures and its ultimate demise. Kind of sad, but good to see it being revived.
As I understand it, after the final crash Glenn acquired a complete new 302R tub (for lack of a better term) and transferred all the mechanicals from this car to the new tub. Then the tub of this car was sold as they didn't feel it could be salvaged due to so many crashes.
It looks like this car spent most of its time crashing going by these pictures and its ultimate demise. Kind of sad, but good to see it being revived.
Jdee, if you enjoy what you're doing, the rest will take care of itsefl...one way or the other........................
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BOSS302R 015 at 2012 CTSCC Homestead.
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Following its short stint with Starworks in the 2012 CTSCC, BOSS302R 015 was sold to Glenn Chaplin of Fastco in Canada where it raced in the Canadian Touring Car Championship.
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BOSS302R 015 was crashed by Fastco at MOSPORT in 2015.
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Following the 2015 Mosport crash BOSS302R 015 was completely stripped and parts were transferred to a Boss 302R BIW. The chassis sat for a few years until it was purchased by Todd Michel in Oct 2020.
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Fortunately Grand Am published a document for Boss 302R recognition and required components. This document includes part numbers, descriptions, manufacturers, suppliers, for just about every part, bracket, fitting, bolt, nut, screw, etc required to rebuild BOSS 302R 015.
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I was able to procure a few NOS Boss 302R/S specific parts from Watson Racing.
Rear Seat Area Closure Bulkhead
Body Harness PDB Mounting Bracket (Passenger-Side Kick-Panel) CM-14A067B-302RA
Controls Pack PDB Mounting Bracket (Passenger Airbag Area) CM-14A068B-CJ10
Rear Seat Area Closure Bulkhead
Body Harness PDB Mounting Bracket (Passenger-Side Kick-Panel) CM-14A067B-302RA
Controls Pack PDB Mounting Bracket (Passenger Airbag Area) CM-14A068B-CJ10
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When I tried to find a Ford Racing Boss 302R M-7003-BOSSR1 Transmission from the typical suppliers I came up empty. It has been "obsolete" for a while. As I researched the transmission I was able to determine that this unit is a conglomeration of parts starting with a TR6060 and includes the 2003/04 Cobra Bellhousing, and the Tailshaft Housing from an Australian Falcon. Among other challenges, mounting the TR6060 faceplate to a Cobra Bellhousing causes the transmission to be clocked by a few degrees. There is a special Transmission Crossmember that was designed to accommodate the clocked position of the transmission. Armed with this info I thought about building my own version starting with a GT500 transmission. As my research continued I came across the name of George Kreppein or Rockland Standard Gear. I reached out to George about the project and he told me that he was the guy that built the Boss 302R transmission for Ford Racing and that he still makes the transmission. This transmission is also known as a TUET10790. I dropped my idea of assembling my own and purchased a new unit built by George.
Love that your restoring this car it may of had a rough time when it was racing but I have no doubt you will make it better than ever
Are you sticking with the 10-12 front end or going with the 13-14??? Also what series are I planning on running in
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Right now I'm leaning towards the CTSCC 2013/14 setup. I probably won't be running it in a series just open tracking, etc.
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A character string search for M-6675-M50BR netted a new takeoff Boss 302R/S Oil Pan for $400.
TMSBOSS
Spending my pension on car parts and track fees.
Did they have more than one??
I was just wondering the same thing l
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Just the one. It was a takeoff from a crate motor going into a classic Mustang.
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