Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) I'm sure most of you have heard of the old coachbuilding firm, "Figoni y Falachi". Well, I've decided to build my own version of what they might have done with a 40 ford convertible if it was built recently. I will be posting pictures soon of my work in progress. I haven't settled on an engine for the car, so suggestions are welcome. Remember, it will have a long hood. Edited May 14, 2009 by Helipilot16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Cadillac V12 or V16... or a Deusenberg engine. Or a Mercedes straight 8 from the old Gold Cup series MB300s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Great Idea for a car. I would suggest a Lincoln Flathead V12 from the Monogram kit. Keep it in the family! There is a guy in Iowa who has a 46-48 Continental coupe that has a 427 SOHC motor in it. That would be a very cool modern motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm with Andy, keep it in the family...V12 flathead from the '41 Lincoln a good start. Or maybe siamese two Yamaha SHO V6's from the AMT Taurus SHO...one of the coolest looking engines ever, imagine it as a V12, if you are thinking about a modern take on the concept. The modern Aston Martin V12's are an offshoot of the Ford modular engine program, so combining 1 1/2 Mustang engines to make a V12 wouldn't be out of the question. Of course robbing a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti or 599 GTB Fiorano (both Revell Germany) for modern V12 engines would be cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm leaning toward a Lincoln V12, although I have a Cad V16 I could use. My first thought was to build a V16 out of two 302 Ford V8s. I might scratch build some overhead cams for this engine. I would post some pictures, but I can't find my camera battery charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I never measured or drew anything. I just started cutting and filling until I liked the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Don't know what you have planned, but that design begs for full fender skirts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm leaning toward a Lincoln V12, although I have a Cad V16 I could use... Of course, if you want to go a little out of the ordinary, you could always use an Allison engine... That way your car would really "fly"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Don't know what you have planned, but that design begs for full fender skirts... They're already in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Don't know what you have planned, but that design begs for full fender skirts... That should be both front AND rear to resamble a "Phony and Flashy"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 So far I have sectioned the body, slid the cowl back, extended the front fenders, raised the fenders, and laid the windscreen back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That should be both front AND rear to resamble a "Phony and Flashy"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 That should be both front AND rear to resamble a "Phony and Flashy"..... Yes, that's planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I really like where this is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Harry This a beautiful hand-made "ART DECO" style Delahaye. Been collecting picture's for years, on these styles of stunning "Rolling Art", with tons of incredible "SWIRLY CHROME" all over the body. Some day........! In the mean time, I'll enjoy watching how this build turns out Marcus . Great start on your project, that'll mirror one of the most wonderful period's of automotive history. Keep us all up to date - dave Edited March 12, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have made some more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have added a grille shell from a 1950 Talbo Record and done some more filling and sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Looks great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Here is the Fordoni V-16 engine. I made it from two smallblock Ford V8s. I added four overhead cams with a chain drive in the center. There is still a lot of work to be done to smooth everything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have now scratch built a hood and cut out the doors. I still need to touch up the hood a bit and build inner panels for the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Looking good so far. How about twin centrifugal superchargers to strain the crank shaft some more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have now completed one hinge. The parts were made of brass. I was going to make the door skins of sheet brass, but decided the cut out doors would work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Here are my just completed door latches: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustommerc Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Lookin Great Marcus ! My favorite style cars, Can't wait to see it done ! Here's My curbside Auburn Speedster by Shemp & Curley I've started a Slightly more sophisticated closed fender car ! Can't get enough of em ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot16 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Here is my removable top. It was totally sctratch built using sheet styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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