Boat tail speedster plans
 

After i sell some stuff, and save up enough money im going to build a speedster. I like the look of the boat tail speedsters with the two 40's truck hoods put together, or the other custom made bodies. I was wondering if some of you guys could post some pics of yalls speedsters in the building process, and how yall made the boat-tail part of it, and how yall mounted it to the frame

thanks,
Logan

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Logan,

I tried to post some pictures, but it was not allowed because I didn't have a "Security Token".

email me at [email protected], and I can send some pictues.

There are also some pictures under my profile.

Bob

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I guess it worked. Another picture, this one of the side.

Bob

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If anyone else has problems posting pictures, my email is [email protected]

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so that is 2 40 ford hoods welded together? It amazes me, the ideas some come up with. I like the look, who would have thought. thanks for sharing.

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My speedster with two 1943 International hoods on the back of a ' 31 roadster. (attached I hope ! )

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You can get some ideas from this website:

http://www.nwvs.org/CarPhotos/001/001.shtml

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Is there any kind of support brackets on the inside of the hoods? or is the welds strong enough to keep it together?

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There are no support brackets inside the hoods on my car (Blue Speedster). The bottom hood is cut to mount to the frame and the sides have sheet metal attached for a better look along the side and to go up past the door opening. All that is finished (fiberglass & bondo).

There are braces and a panel behind the seats to keep the front of the hoods secure, and there is also a small door to get inside the area for limited storage. It is open all the way to the back, but I can't reach that far back.

I have seen some that have hinges on the top hood so it opens as a trunk. They also installed latches similar to hood latches, don't look real neat, but functional. I would think it would rattle and move about.

I am leaving for Casper (Pony Express Tour) in the morning. When I get back I can try to get some pictures of the underside and inside the "trunk" area for you ig you would like.

Bob

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Bob, i would love to see pics of the underside of the hoods, and how you cut the hoods to mount up to the frame flush with the frame.

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Logan,

Additional Speedster Pictures

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Hello Logan- I have one of those "two-hood" speedster bodies that may be for sale. It belongs to a customer that is having me replace it with one of my bodies. With his permission and if you're interested, I'll send you pics and price or have him contact you. Jim Huseby www.olympic-speedsters.com

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Using the coupe running gear?................or the Town Sedan? :eek:

Randy

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Randy, They are all the same arent they?

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Randy I was going to take the running gear from your un finished coupe. I figure someone has to run it, if your not lol

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Sonny, two different cars with two very different set ups. Randy was refering to my brothers sedan or my coupe

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Here's a wooden boat tail speedster just to stir things up. Looks nearly floatable.

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This should give you some ideas

http://www.nwvs.org/

Sorry Ross i missed your original post:o

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Bigger picture of the wooden speedster.

http://www.nwvs.org/Photolib/800Pixel/CutOut01.jpg