RRT project

[unklian]

Are there any artists on the RRT that could do some sketchs? Just my opinion but I would like to see the front wheels inside the sheet metal. Extend the front , move the motor and seat back. I have a pair of drop spindles for a Mustang II if needed.  Would like to help some also.

Might have trouble moving the seat back, if the rear tires are in the way.

[unklian]

Not sure if it is a Crosley or a Fiat.Maybe an old Honda.

[unklian]

[unklian]

Are there any artists on the RRT that could do some sketchs? Just my opinion but I would like to see the front wheels inside the sheet metal. Extend the front , move the motor and seat back.

Working on a quick rendering right now.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

What year is the body ?

He says 51. Tony says 49 or 50. I believe Tony.

the hood is a 49 -50 , maybe it was changed along with the grill.

51  & 52 Crosley cars had a hood with a half moon shape at the meeting of the grill and hood.  The grill had a round center with the propeller on it.  If you stand back and look at the 51-52  grill , it looks like a bi-plane with the propeller there.

the photo attached here shows a 1951 - 52 Crosley grill  that is hung on my garage wall...  I guess it does not really matter too much

[GPster]

Working on a quick rendering right now.

While you're rendering, do one with the back edge of the front fenders slid foreward (lengthening wheelbase) to match the front edge of the cowl. Looks like about 10". Then imagine the front fenders swaped side-for-side to create convex space like on the front of a fender-less Fiat or VW. That would allow a wider front axel and wheels to turn without having to run everything in front of the front clip. Just a little difference in the look so it won't copy so many others. GPster

[unklian]

Of course, everything takes longer than expected.



Based loosely on a pic posted earlier:
Chopped top, stretched wheelbase, altered nose.

[unklian]

I took a wedge out of the front of the hood,
and pulled the front bumper and bottom of the grill forward.

[Fat Cat]

I loke the looks of that one.

[unklian]

A little longer, pushed the hood down some more.

[unklian]

More overhang on front. Better aero.

Scale works out to be around 112" WB, if these are 15" wheels.

[phat46]

Did a couple quick sketches of what i think a Crosley racer might look like. One is a drag car, the other a bonniville car. The drag car is slightly chopped and the front sheetmetal is lengthened about a foot. The Bonneville car is chopped more, lengthened, and the rear wheel "skirt" can be removed at the body line to access the wheels. I don't see how one car can work for both types of racing, but maybe it wouldn't have to be so extreme each way. I also have some parts i would donate if needed.

[Mikej]

Of course, everything takes longer than expected.



Based loosely on a pic posted earlier:
Chopped top, stretched wheelbase, altered nose.

I like this one also. Front sheet metal made to tilt or lift off? Nice job on the rendering.

[unklian]

Front sheet metal made to tilt or lift off? Nice job on the rendering.

My personal preference, I don't like tilt front ends.
Don't see them on modern race cars. With low ground
clearance, a long overhang on front, even less practical.

I was imagining a hinged hood, like the NASCAR guys use.
The pivots would attach to the fenders, which would be tied
together, with a simple framework,with the nose as a sub assembly.
The whole nose , with the hood, could be removed as a unit
by undoing a few bolts or Dzeus clips.Opening the hood would
be a one person deal, with a couple pins.

[unklian]

The Bonneville car is chopped more, lengthened, and the rear wheel "skirt" can be removed at the body line to access the wheels.

I don't see how one car can work for both types of racing,
but maybe it wouldn't have to be so extreme each way.

I also have some parts i would donate if needed.

Very nice sketches.

Skirts would be legal on front, not legal on back for Bonneville.