LaughingIndian Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) what if ? There's stories of "discussions" between Henry Ford and his engineers with his v8 before he won out with the flathead. But what if he allowed a few of his team to go have fun with his 32 Ford and do what they wanted with a one off? On their own time ... and dime of course... im playing around with rethinking the deuce .. And going gran tourismo Edited December 23, 2016 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Creative Explorer Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I like that 'if'... I would like to see how that is going to end like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm thinking (front to back):potvin supercharger ala 1930 Bentley blowershaved fendersoverhead valves pre-ardundual exhaustshortened (not lowered) body ... possibly narrowedrace windshield maybe raised cowlDoorless entrysans running boardwider tires proto designredesigned back hatch with spare indent (in progress)etc ...Other than the backend, I think I'm ready ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Nice design, very British looking. Looks a little like what Jensen was doing with Fords before the war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I'm having second thoughts on the intake. The potvin seems like it'd be just too big an apparatus, so I placed some carbs on the rig ... maybe a centrifugal supercharger mounted in the front like a Miller ... Edited January 7, 2017 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) ... like this Edited February 4, 2017 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Looks pretty interesting so far...the engine looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Looks pretty interesting so far...the engine looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Very interesting. What are you sourcing the parts from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Very interesting. What are you sourcing the parts from?I got the heads and intake from Shapeways through TDR innovations (3D print) ... not crazy about the final surface texture . The word 'Ardun' was unreadable and motivated me to refinish and add the cooling fins on the covers I turned the cylinder manifolds upside down then scratched out the supercharger, injector, and distributor ...everything else is from the 3 in 1 Big Duece kit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Love it. Beautiful engines. The Potvin would work with a loooong hood. Edited February 8, 2017 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Love it. Beautiful engines. The Potving would work with a loooong hood.thanks for the replies everybody Pat, I'm rethinking as I'm going and researching what was possible in the 1930s ... I read a piece about those centrifugal superchargers and how they screamed and could be heard over others in races ... so the decision was easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Love the concept. Always a fan of "what if?" builds that try to reflect historical technical accuracy for the most part. Your crank-driven centrifugal blower would certainly work, and would be a much better setup than some of the real Mickey Mouse drives that were actually used. The finning on your inlet plenum looks good too. I'll be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Love the concept. Always a fan of "what if?" builds that try to reflect historical technical accuracy for the most part. Your crank-driven centrifugal blower would certainly work, and would be a much better setup than some of the real Mickey Mouse drives that were actually used. The finning on your inlet plenum looks good too. I'll be following. Thanks Bill. I hope I don't disappoint too much ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Blower and plumbing Edited June 7, 2018 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) And finally some chasis and body work ... Edited October 3, 2017 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 The hunk of plastic in front is the section cut out just below the hip line molding on the body ... I used a dermal cut-out wheel so the 'slag' was crazy as you can see on the waste piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 This is a real treat Mike. Your original concept and the changes you're making along the way have really grabbed my interest and I especially like what you've done with the engine already. The entire car is going to be pretty spectacular. Cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 This is a real treat Mike. Your original concept and the changes you're making along the way have really grabbed my interest and I especially like what you've done with the engine already. The entire car is going to be pretty spectacular. Cheers, timThank you very much Tim.I've got some decision making to do on the fenders, grill and exhaust. I was thinking full fenders, shaved and trimmed a bit, but now thinking about front bicycle ones ... will see ... I'm looking at the LeMans cars of the eraalso rear mounted spares like the alphas ... inset in the trunk with or without a cover ... I'll see if I can pick up one or two more jag wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) fender work ... before and after ... Edited August 28, 2017 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) ... I think I may take a little more ... gotta make some decisions ... maybe fab the hood and radiator grille first I also really want to have the exhaust on the side, not underneath ... maybe turn it out just before the rear fender ... I can't find an example from around 1932 though ... not leMans anyway ... Edited April 2, 2017 by LaughingIndian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I love where you are going with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thank you Steve and Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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