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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 01, 11:49 PM
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I'll definitely see you at Autorama, it's 40 minutes away. I don't know where out west, maybe Arizona or New Mexico but it's just an idea right now.
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toddshotrods
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AUG 02, 12:12 AM
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Sounds good for Detroit. My nephew lives in Vegas, and I thought about moving there but he said the custom automotive scene isn't what I am looking for. I would rather live in a closet and have access to the right market than go through this again. I know there are other places in the country, but my heart has been aching to be in the LA area for most of my life. ------------------
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AUG 02, 01:51 AM
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I was thinking through the plans, and realized that I was planning to use the five-spoke aluminum wheels simply because I have them. While they eliminated the need to buy something, in the long run they would cause me to burn much more energy than necessary; trying to make them "belong". The best solution is a set of factory steel wheels, with a vintage style center cap. I can even run 13's and 15's... I had these stock car centers stashed away in the digital parts bin, so I slapped them on the model. They're close enough...
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toddshotrods
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AUG 02, 02:27 AM
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I am thinking about adapting this idea to Timepiece. I designed this for my trike project, but went too far (big surprise  ) and eventually came to the conclusion that it didn't really fit the project.
For this project, I am thinking about using two quarter-elliptical leafs, running longitudinally, (one per side) instead of the single transverse spring. The front of the spring would mount to a bracket on the frame, and the rear eye would be bolted, via a custom bracket, to the top of the Fiero knuckle. For the trike, I was seeking billet aluminum mounts, with dual rod ends on each side to allow toe adjustments. For Timepiece, I would have a fabricated steel knuckle mount; and an adjustable fabricated steel frame mount.
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AUG 02, 02:29 AM
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oops double - need sleep! [This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 08-02-2007).]
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 02, 07:16 AM
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toddshotrods
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AUG 02, 03:32 PM
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Nice stuff but way too far out of the budget - at least for now. A set of factory steelies and cheap radials will make a nice temporary compromise. ------------------
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AUG 03, 01:12 AM
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I am going to put a leather-clad faux trunk behind the powertrain, that will house the radiator. I felt the rear end needed something, but wanted to keep the powertrain exposed; and I dont' want to stuff the radiator under the front. It's another Fiero design element too.
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 03, 08:36 AM
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Open (not completely, maybe a mesh) on the front and bottom for airflow?
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toddshotrods
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AUG 03, 10:12 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
Open (not completely, maybe a mesh) on the front and bottom for airflow? |
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Yeah, it defnitely needs something like that for airflow. I can use this:
I was thinking about punching holes in the leather as well. I am going to test that idea with a more accurate model of the trunk eventually, I just don't have the time right now. The representation of the trunk in the last rendering is just a simple solid (box shape) that I filleted (rounded) the edges on. Another idea I had was to make the top hinged (along its rear edge), with a cable leading to a cockpit lever to raise it (to scoop fresh air in). Kind of like the Lambo's side intakes do, but with a hand lever instead of computers and motors. That would almost have been hi-tech back then. The "trunk" would definitely have to have leather straps with buckles.
I think he's probably too busy, but I am going to PM Cliff and ask if he is willing to change the title of this thread for me. Just a "heads-up" for those that are following and contributing here. If it happens, the new title will be something like "1927 Pontiac Fiero". Plain and simple.
The year change is to match the developments we made here - mainly the body. As we worked through the ideas the body actually took a few steps back from a 32 style body to 1927, where buckets and the minimum amount of body work were common. It's not a big deal, but I would like the title to reflect the build more accurately. I waited until we sifted through the possibilities, and finally started a new journal on my site for this project - officially making it one of my projects! I titled it, "1927 Pontiac Fiero Rat Rod Concept".
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