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#21 |
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I've nearly completed work on the body of my boat tail speedster. Here are a couple of pictures to show you the progress. I posted earlier to this thread. Again I'm, using a Model A frame, engine and running gear. I've shortened the frame and rear axle about 11 inches to get the proportions of the body right. I'm using a 32 front axle with Model A spindles and a reverse eye spring to lower the front end. I Z'd the rear of the frame and reduced the number of leafs in the rear spring to lower the rear. I reversed the location of the tie rod balls to get the proper clearance for the tie rod to the front cross member.
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I've seen the bonnet (hood) of a 30s or 40s car used as the top of the boat tail. It opened for access to a great luggage storage area but that might be for someone who doesn't knwo whether they are coming or going!
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I like a 40 ford hood for a speedster tail. looks right.
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I used 2 IHC hoods. worked well lotsa pics in the speedster section
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This is my progress on my speedster - close to paint. The last picture shows my gas tank fill tube thru the boat tail
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Here's a picture of the initial sketch of the design
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Anything goes on a speedster! Some use a hood off other vehicles. Commonly International K series trucks, 1940 era. I've also seen '50 Chevy pickup and '40 Fords. I always thought the '40 Willys would look great. As seen above, you don't even need a factory built body.
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Ain't she sweet !!! I like it; I want it ! Nice job.
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