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ronn · 10-17-2014, 07:45 AM

considering

having this race body built for my chassis

anyone have any better "looking" bodies to mount on my chassis?

would like to see some photos.........

single seater

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-17-2014, 08:04 AM

FWIW, a regular Model-A frame in stock configuration will not work with that body. In single-seat configuration, the rails are narrowed (to the width of the flywheel housing itself) and the clutch pedal is modified where you push it downward vertically to disengage the clutch. The steering is also modified for center-steer, ...usually using a modified Franklin box which was a Ross gearbox.

You might want to look at Will Cronkrite's website to see how he is building a tandem two-seater speedster.

ronn · 10-17-2014, 08:46 AM

Thank you Brent, that is what I needed to hear. Will check out the site.
thx! enjoy your weekend.
ronn

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-17-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ronn

Thank you Brent, that is what I needed to hear. Will check out the site.
thx! enjoy your weekend.
ronn

Thank you Ronn, we will try! This weekend we are racing in Gastonia, NC at the King of Carolinas race in our 'single-seater'!

Mikeinnj · 10-17-2014, 09:51 AM

Nice race car...

Tinker · 10-17-2014, 10:00 AM

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Saw this rig on the hamb the other day. Not sure the owner or the story. But what a setup!

Pete · 10-17-2014, 02:00 PM

One of many kits available:
http://www.snjparts.com/116-Model-A-Speedster-Kit

Bruce Lancaster · 10-17-2014, 02:34 PM

On the HAMB...search the "Race of Gentlemen" and dig through the photos. There are several interesting single seaters in there. Four cylinder T-A-B Fords essentially had there own class on the beach, and there were some engines worth looking over too!

Roadster62 · 10-17-2014, 03:22 PM

That #29 is a very nice looking car, note the rear suspention, that looks like something from @1912-15, and non Ford. Sad thing with cars like this is the fact that many nicely built current builds with a good faux petina make you wonder if the cars are real or recent builds. Bob

bart78 · 10-17-2014, 03:40 PM

I like this car a bunch. And would love to build one one day.

10-17-2014, 07:45 AM	#1
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,789	race car body............. considering having this race body built for my chassis anyone have any better "looking" bodies to mount on my chassis? would like to see some photos......... single seater

10-17-2014, 08:46 AM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,789	Re: race car body............. Thank you Brent, that is what I needed to hear. Will check out the site. thx! enjoy your weekend. ronn

10-17-2014, 02:00 PM	#7
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,408	Re: race car body............. One of many kits available: http://www.snjparts.com/116-Model-A-Speedster-Kit

10-17-2014, 02:34 PM	#8
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: race car body............. On the HAMB...search the "Race of Gentlemen" and dig through the photos. There are several interesting single seaters in there. Four cylinder T-A-B Fords essentially had there own class on the beach, and there were some engines worth looking over too!

10-17-2014, 03:22 PM	#9
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: race car body............. That #29 is a very nice looking car, note the rear suspention, that looks like something from @1912-15, and non Ford. Sad thing with cars like this is the fact that many nicely built current builds with a good faux petina make you wonder if the cars are real or recent builds. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

10-17-2014, 08:04 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,513	Re: race car body............. FWIW, a regular Model-A frame in stock configuration will not work with that body. In single-seat configuration, the rails are narrowed (to the width of the flywheel housing itself) and the clutch pedal is modified where you push it downward vertically to disengage the clutch. The steering is also modified for center-steer, ...usually using a modified Franklin box which was a Ross gearbox. You might want to look at Will Cronkrite's website to see how he is building a tandem two-seater speedster. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-17-2014, 03:40 PM	#10
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: race car body............. I like this car a bunch. And would love to build one one day.