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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 11:59 AM
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Some information in this post was edited to make this build thread an accurate depiction of the project...
| quote | Originally posted by FierOmar:
...Might be better able to achieve speed with a little more downforce on the front... |
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Sorry the title is a bit misleading. I would definitely run it across the salt if the opporunity presented itself, but this one would be built to be driven daily on public roads. Land Speed Racer is basically part of the theme. The car would be a phantom 1927 Pontiac Fiero, with lots of steampunk influence.
So, (deep breath) imagine finding a Fiero that was originally built in 1927. The guy who found it, and is restoring it for street duty in the 21st century, is a big steampunk enthusiast...
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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 12:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by The Poopsmith:
...I will watch this thread as you make your decisions and I support your efforts in doing any thing both steampunk and Fiero related.
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UCFieroCharger
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JUL 15, 12:27 PM
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Looks awesome. Do you mind If i do some Ideation sketches for you? I am in automotive design and have to do sketches every week, and it is easier if I have a project/direction.
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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 12:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by UCFieroCharger:
Looks awesome. Do you mind If i do some Ideation sketches for you? I am in automotive design and have to do sketches every week, and it is easier if I have a project/direction. |
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Thanks! Let's have some fun then, I don't mind at all! Do you want more info, or do you just want to draw something you "see" from what you read here?
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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 12:44 PM
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When is the 25th Anniversary show/thing?
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Fie Ro
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JUL 15, 03:22 PM
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did you see this already? A swedish guy builds midengined volvo hotrods / prototypes:
I like the first one much more...heres one of my sketches of a retro/modern roadster:
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The Poopsmith
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JUL 15, 04:03 PM
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Out of curiosity are you thinking of working sheet metal for the body or would you stick with something like Fiberglass which would be more Fiero like? Would this be a single seater or two seater and if it's a two seater would you consider front and back seats instead of side by side? I might try drawing up what I have in mind in the interest of exploration to see how close I am to what your thinking of.
Daniel
Edit to add 25 anniversary show link. http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum7/HTML/000165.html[This message has been edited by The Poopsmith (edited 07-15-2007).]
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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 04:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro:
did you see this already? A swedish guy builds midengined volvo hotrods / prototypes:.. |
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Yeah, I love that car.
I agree the first one is better.
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toddshotrods
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JUL 15, 04:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by The Poopsmith:
Out of curiosity are you thinking of working sheet metal for the body or would you stick with something like Fiberglass which would be more Fiero like? Would this be a single seater or two seater and if it's a two seater would you consider front and back seats instead of side by side? I might try drawing up what I have in mind in the interest of exploration to see how close I am to what your thinking of... |
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* It's going to be fiberglass because, as you said, it's more in keeping with the Fiero heritage; and because I am determined to stick to a small budget, "fast" build plan.
* It will definitely be a two-seater, and it will be the boring side-by-side configuration. Same reason - to keep myself from getting in too deep.
I would love to see what you have in your head
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JUL 15, 06:26 PM
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I started playing with a three-quarter view sketch, and some modeling, to start sorting out some of the details. One thing I figured out so far is I want a double hoop roll bar. I have to find a shop that can bend the 1.5" DOM or moly tubing though. All the local shops here only have 6" dies, and no rollers.
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