Road Race inspired project Part 3.. Some progress and some technical issues
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From: walpole ma
Good question,
Keep in mind this is a street car and I needed the cell to look like the old race car cells from the back, yet not have to modify the actual tub of the car. This cell fits perfectly within that space, with only half inch to spare, yet has the right fuel capacity for a street car, and will look great from the back as you look at the car. This particular cell design also allows me to mount my Cobra fuel cap off-center and to the side which is what I like to do on my cars.
It is the perfect combination for my application .
What I do with these cars is a perfect compromise between the real car and a street car so everything has to look and fit just right for the right cosmetic look and functionality for the street.
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Good question,
Keep in mind this is a street car and I needed the cell to look like the old race car cells from the back, yet not have to modify the actual tub of the car. This cell fits perfectly within that space, with only half inch to spare, yet has the right fuel capacity for a street car, and will look great from the back as you look at the car. This particular cell design also allows me to mount my Cobra fuel cap off-center and to the side which is what I like to do on my cars.
It is the perfect combination for my application .
What I do with these cars is a perfect compromise between the real car and a street car so everything has to look and fit just right for the right cosmetic look and functionality for the street.
Keep in mind this is a street car and I needed the cell to look like the old race car cells from the back, yet not have to modify the actual tub of the car. This cell fits perfectly within that space, with only half inch to spare, yet has the right fuel capacity for a street car, and will look great from the back as you look at the car. This particular cell design also allows me to mount my Cobra fuel cap off-center and to the side which is what I like to do on my cars.
It is the perfect combination for my application .
What I do with these cars is a perfect compromise between the real car and a street car so everything has to look and fit just right for the right cosmetic look and functionality for the street.
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From: walpole ma
I agree with you on that. This tank is roughly in the same position as the stock tank, just mounted lower to achieve the look I want. It is the same set up I had on my last car ,and I put Many many miles on it with no negative effects on drivability. If anything, that car with 500hp launched like a bear with almost no wheel spin which I liked.
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From: Burning Jet-A
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-co...em290212818767
While I really do not want to hijack Stan's thread, I think it is very educational to compare the beautiful work he does with some other things done elsewhere...
This ebay one's description was really exciting for an instant, and then it went seriously south. The history seems more like a wild story, and the square steel framework is actually more Mad Max then Zora Duntov. in any case enjoy the story...
While I really do not want to hijack Stan's thread, I think it is very educational to compare the beautiful work he does with some other things done elsewhere...
This ebay one's description was really exciting for an instant, and then it went seriously south. The history seems more like a wild story, and the square steel framework is actually more Mad Max then Zora Duntov. in any case enjoy the story...
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I love the vintage race car look. You make me wish I had my C3 back again. I'm doing a similar thing with my C4 now. I'm a little ahead of the curve on this one but then again I was also ahead of the curve with my C3 book.
I still remember people asking me why in the world I would write a book about the C3 Corvette since everyone knew they were worthless. Right.
So much for all the conventional Corvette wisdom.
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I still remember people asking me why in the world I would write a book about the C3 Corvette since everyone knew they were worthless. Right.
So much for all the conventional Corvette wisdom.
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From: Forsyth Illinois
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-co...em290212818767
While I really do not want to hijack Stan's thread, I think it is very educational to compare the beautiful work he does with some other things done elsewhere...
This ebay one's description was really exciting for an instant, and then it went seriously south. The history seems more like a wild story, and the square steel framework is actually more Mad Max then Zora Duntov. in any case enjoy the story...
While I really do not want to hijack Stan's thread, I think it is very educational to compare the beautiful work he does with some other things done elsewhere...
This ebay one's description was really exciting for an instant, and then it went seriously south. The history seems more like a wild story, and the square steel framework is actually more Mad Max then Zora Duntov. in any case enjoy the story...
If I was closer...I'd buy the old frame.Not because of the history he is claiming,but just for reference,and I AM going to build a Silver Crown car someday.That has been a dream for about 15 years now,since I first heard of it.
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From: Burning Jet-A
What is a Silver Crown car? The way that frame is modded seems a bit over the top, and a bit too heavy. There is a lot of heavy steel added, but rollover protection and triangulation seems to take a back seat. To tell you the truth, if the suspension points were original and the back end of the frame was still there I would be inteerested....Well I will still watch it...
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From: walpole ma
I havent installed it yet.(not that it will need one with the Daytona spring I have in the rear
) . If you notice,there is no front either.Keep in mind this car is a work in progress,so it is not fully complete as of yet.
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