Safety First!

[tferrer]

Who knew those holes in the floorboard of your coupe were BMWs take on racing tech...

• H A R D M E T A L • on Instagram: "So good! #hardmetal • @carbuilders Looks right to go @keepit_35 with some classic 1964 #nascar footage. . . @keep.it.35 TikTok . . #racing #carstuff #cars #nascarracing #carsafety #race #cargram #carinstagram

• H A R D M E T A L • shared a post on Instagram: "So good! #hardmetal • @carbuilders Looks right to go @keepit_35 with some classic 1964 #nascar footage. . . @keep.it.35 TikTok . . #racing #carstuff #cars #nascarracing #carsafety #race #cargram #carinstagram". Follow their account to see...

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[boonies]

Perfect. Love that the only upholstry is the driver seat and an asbestos mat on the floorboards (except where the safety / tire check hole is located)!

 

[tferrer]

And the amazing tech employed to make those "racing" steering wheels and special contoured seats. And the incredibly advanced fire suppression systems. Holy crap those guys had balls...

 

[adawil2002]

Fire suppression can is about 10.5 fluid ounces.

 

[mulberryworks]

Nomex was invented in the early 60's but wasn't marketed until 1967 so these guys were probably wearing cotton. Yikes.