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AUG 03, 01:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierohobby:
I like the idea of the leather (on the decklid), but I'm not quite seeing the application... straps and buckles to hold the decklid closed? Kind of like an old "trunk"?  Might be visually suggestive of a Fiero luggage rack...
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| quote | Originally posted by toddshotrods:
The "trunk" would definitely have to have leather straps with buckles.
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Cool. 
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 03, 01:26 PM
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The radiator is only 13 inches high. Take the lower half of the trunk out, mount the radiator recessed from the rear with minimal protection.You could even angle it for more space. You'll have a functional trunk then that doubles as a bumper. [This message has been edited by Gokart Mozart (edited 08-03-2007).]
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toddshotrods
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AUG 03, 01:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierohobby:
Cool... |
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Oh yeah
| quote | Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
...You'll have a functional trunk then that doubles as a bumper. |
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It's gonna be all radiator space. Now that it doesn't have to tuck under the front, I am going to run a full size one, and the trans cooler, back there. I look at this car like a four-wheeled motorcycle and will just carry what will fit inside with me. A cute passenger, snacks, refreshments, and a couple jackets would do it If i like driving it so much that I want to take trips in it, I will just make a matching motorcycle-style trailer. Maybe a big leather clad trunk on wheels to match the one on the car.------------------
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 03, 06:01 PM
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toddshotrods
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AUG 04, 02:20 AM
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I really like faux finishes, and I am just barely scratching the surface of what can be done with them. I am thinking about either a bare steel faux finish, with strategically placed "rusted-out" areas, or an oxidized aluminum faux finish; for the fiberglass body
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crazy projects, features, articles, art & more[This message has been edited by toddshotrods (edited 08-04-2007).]
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 05, 10:05 AM
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Are you going to put extra bracing for the engine? If you can, mount it halfway down the engine to keep the engine open.
Another idea:
Take the valve covers and cut more fins in the top to give it an older look. Also use acorn nuts everywhere.
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 05, 11:56 AM
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Another future idea
Duesenburgs had vertical louvers on their radiators that were thermostatically controlled. If you put horizontal louvers on the back, you can hide the radiator, maybe even have them electronically open with the ignition key.[This message has been edited by Gokart Mozart (edited 08-05-2007).]
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toddshotrods
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AUG 05, 02:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
...Another idea:
Take the valve covers and cut more fins in the top to give it an older look. Also use acorn nuts everywhere. |
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Once again, you're right there with me After the thing is running and well sorted out, I plan to model flathead style valve covers (with fins), have them cut on a CNC mill, and bolt them on with acorn nuts! The 3100 is perfect for this because of the shape of the heads and valve covers.
More on the other stuff later, I gotta go...------------------
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toddshotrods
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AUG 06, 12:30 AM
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I love black suede rat rods with red wheels so I decided to see what the Timepiece would look like with that combination. I like it but it screws my copper-clad steampunk plans because I don't like red and copper together...
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slinger
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AUG 06, 01:29 AM
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reminds me of sky captain and the world of tomorrow, i think it would look awsome with the rivets.
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