Chopped, Channeled Tracknose '32 Tudor Sedan

[stavanzer]

On 7/22/2012 at 6:35 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Every so often I get burned out on all the fiddly details and actual work involved in bringing some builds closer to completion. That's when I find it helpful to take a creative break and throw together some fun concept stuff, to get the juices flowing again.

 

This is the body shell from a gluebomb Revell Orange Crate, going on a heavily modified AMT '32 blob chassis. The rear end will be Jag, from an Aurora gluebomb XK-E. Front suspension will be independent from the Testors Aluma Coupe. Wheels and tires are Revell Dodge Sidewinder, and nose is vintage Monogram Indy car. Power will probably be small-block Chevy, injected, or maybe a street-ized big Offy.

 

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/fastoldcarz/32%20Ford%20Tudor%20Concept/DSCN9505.jpg

 

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/fastoldcarz/32%20Ford%20Tudor%20Concept/DSCN9506.jpg

 

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af320/fastoldcarz/32%20Ford%20Tudor%20Concept/DSCN9507.jpg

So, how is the Original kit coming?

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 6/22/2024 at 6:11 PM, Kit Karson said:

Thought you'd like to see this, Brother:

Pretty cool if-Batman-was-a-hot-rodder vibe.  

[1930fordpickup]

Bill where are the water ins and outs on the offy? 

[Ace-Garageguy]

9 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Bill where are the water ins and outs on the offy? 

The drawing of a 270 configured for front engine/rear drive applications, below, shows typical Offy engine coolant inlets and outlets. Pretty much standard Offy practice, but there may be variations depending on the specific engine and application.

The hot outlet is usually from a coolant manifold bolted to the top of the head.

The cooled inlet is usually into the center of the water pump, below the crank snout.

EDIT: The photo below clearly shows the coolant manifold on top of the head, with the outlet being the capped rubber hose between the two breathers.

The inlet would be the center of the water pump (shown capped, just above the "Offy" book).

Edited June 24, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[1930fordpickup]

Thank you Bill. I purchased a 3d printed offy and had mo idea about the water plumbing. 

[Andrew McD]

Love the look of a track nose on a hot rod.  Very interesting project.  Enjoying all the Offy info and looking forward to seeing where this project goes.

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 6/24/2024 at 12:04 AM, stavanzer said:

So, how is the Original kit coming?

Well, I haven't worked on it since late 2012, other than to measure the engine bay to compare it to several Offenhauser engines I have, and fiddle with the front axle centerline...if that's what you mean.

[stavanzer]

4 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Well, I haven't worked on it since late 2012, other than to measure the engine bay to compare it to several Offenhauser engines I have, and fiddle with the front axle centerline...if that's what you mean.

Dang!

Maybe this a good Candidate for some Snake-Fu.

I'd really like to see how you finish this build.

Good Luck.

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 6/26/2024 at 3:18 PM, stavanzer said:

Dang!

Maybe this a good Candidate for some Snake-Fu.

I'd really like to see how you finish this build.

Good Luck.

Thanks, and I appreciate your interest and comment.

But it's extremely unlikely I'll get her done prior to finishing up my last two big-car client jobs here, and finishing the move to Arizona...all of which have been dragging on for years now.

Until then, I really don't much feel like working on anything I want to do when there's so much I have to do.

[stavanzer]

7 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Until then, I really don't much feel like working on anything I want to do when there's so much I have to do.

I hear You!

Knock Out the Client Stuff, and get back to modeling when you are more settled.