Durachrome Bug

[John Teresi]

We did run the scoop backwards on the second car towards the end of the tour. The scoop was below the top of the hood. It seemed to make more sense to have the air go into the windshield opening and turn forward into the scoop. Otherwise if the scoop was facing forward the air had to go back forward and then turn again into the scoop. The engine was much lower on the second chassis than the first. I had a small gas pump on-board that primed the engine and I also controlled the on-board starter from inside. Most of the time it was just Steve Harris and me so we needed to simplify everything we could.

Thank`s Warren.......this is one of the photos I used to make the replica model of your car.

[Jello]

I just viewed your stunning Mustang/Allison F/C and then found one of my favorite VW drag cars! I don't know how you built such fantastic Funny cars but its like you were born to do this! Like your Mustang, the Bug is way over the top drop dead gorgeous!! Another fine piece of art that I could look at for hours and find something new everytime. I do and can really appreciate all the details and effort you put into it and all that patience too! Thanks for sharing all those great models of yours! I really admire it all.

I wish someone would make a resin kit of your Durachrome Bug or close enough! Been trying to make room on the bench for a Bug Gasser project!

Thanks again and keep up the magnificent work!!

~ Jeff

[Modelmartin]

The whole point of a supercharger is to force air into the combustion chambers at a level above normal air pressure... in other words, to mechanically "ram" the air into the cylinders via the screws inside the housing. Orienting the access hole for the supercharger's air intake to the rear is going to defeat the whole point of a supercharger, which needs to gulp as much air as possible in order for it to have the desired effect.

The effects of a supercharger won't be negated by not having the ram effect! Back in the 70s when they thought they were making about 1500 HP, they figured the blower used about 300 HP to run! There is a whole lot more power going into the air pump and cramming air/fuel mixture into the cylinders than the ram effect into a small opening, even at 200MPH! That is why supercharged cars make more power than unsupercharged cars!!!! As I said, it's a thing people tried, saw no benefit, and returned to the normal forward facing position. The fact that everyone changed back who tried it sort of negates your need to argue against it, doesn't it? Hmmmm.

[John Teresi]

Thank you everyone for your nice comments......I really do appreciate them.....I also really luv this forum ......I am in great company with so many talented and knowledgeable builders.....thank`s again.

[Pro Tech]

John, another awesome build.

Charlie

Pro Tech

[rustybill1960]

MAN OH MAN!!!!

Super sweet paint!

Love the fogging!

One day I may try that technique!

Thank You for sharing!

As always a "prefect" build Dude!

Later

Russ

[Reliable Resin]

WOW very well done , now that's a version of Warrens car, that I haven't seen ! LOVE IT

A lil' while ago , Warren was kind enuff to send me many images ( on my old computer, that I still can't access ) all of the images were awesome & a Huge Help to me in my efforts to create this body & decals. There's also a YOUTUBE short film w/ the DURACHROME on it ,, I'll try to find where I saved it & post the link

Awesome Job

Don