1927 Pontiac Fiero (Page 7/41)
toddshotrods JUL 20, 02:13 AM
1930's Auto Union Silver Arrow





Not trying to copy it, just observing 30's tech and approach to a mid-engined car; and preparing the path for th new and improved Timepiece!

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Gokart Mozart JUL 20, 07:09 AM
Gauges: use different metals for covers. Engine turned aluminum speedo, beaten bronze tach, steel minor gauges, brass backing. Use copper with screws like this for edging of the gauges. Watch electrolsis do its magic.


What about motorcycle rims with knockoffs? Maybe too much fabricating, maybe not...


Chevy Tandem 2000 2 seater front to back, pics can be found herel Scroll from the bottom.

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toddshotrods JUL 20, 10:30 AM

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Gauges: use different metals for covers. Engine turned aluminum speedo, beaten bronze tach, steel minor gauges, brass backing. Use copper with screws like this for edging of the gauges. Watch electrolsis do its magic.,,


I like that idea, thanks!



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What about motorcycle rims with knockoffs? Maybe too much fabricating, maybe not...


Not too much for me to do. Too much for my goals here - quick-n-dirty.

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Brother Rat JUL 20, 11:57 AM
Wow! What an interesting concept! I sure hope you get this built, it would be great to see!
Brother Rat JUL 20, 12:32 PM
Wow! What an interesting concept! I sure hope you get this built, it would be great to see!
Fie Ro JUL 20, 01:33 PM
hey, what about some modern design, converted to steampunk ?..
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About building I think by using simple aluminium and copper plating and some shaped profiles you can rivet everything together which may be easier than using fiberglass....you already get the right (real) look and you could easily use some chemicals on these parts to get the weared look....it may be also cool to combine some 'modern' parts like carbon fiber and leds....sort of 'neo-steampunk'

heres something ive been playing with, tried to reuse some of the fastback outlines, yes I tried. :
toddshotrods JUL 20, 05:40 PM
I like that Fie Ro. It's too modern for me, but I think the second one is awesome! Then I started thinking that someone could actually build a steampunk Fiero pretty easily by adding riveted metal panels. A notchy would be an excellent base for one.
toddshotrods JUL 20, 05:49 PM

So, what do you guys think? The sketch is rough because, as I stated before, I just use it as a scratch pad to help me think. I raised the deck height as mentioned previously, and tried the tandem seats.

The thing I like most about it is the thought of driving it on a twisty road, or exit ramp. It would have to be like driving a vintage race car, because you're perfectly centered and the front wheels are right there in your face! You can actually see the the tires following "the line". Behind your head you can hear the motor gulping fresh air through the intake, and a little further back that nasty growl!

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tednelson83 JUL 20, 06:52 PM

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that thing is looking pretty sick! man that would be a fun ride!
Gokart Mozart JUL 20, 09:16 PM

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Behind your head you can hear the motor gulping fresh air through the intake



Behind your head you can hear your passenger screaming for dear life...

Can't wait to see it at the 25th.


edit: can you draw in the wheels? Not exactly sure on the front end. I'm thinking it's going to be in front of the nose cone.

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