My single seat racer build

I don't know how you plan on finishing up the back end but here's a photoshop rendering of how it would look
all welded up.

 

Wow thanks for doing this! Very motivating


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Man this has got to be the best build thread going here and on Insta. My grandfather raced big cars in the late 30's at Oakland and Calistoga. I've always wanted to build a single seater. Great job!!

 

Ray, heres a couple of shots of my flathead Sprint car I raced years ago, Its too bad I don't have it anymore, we could have some fun on the sand [elbows up]

 

Thank you!


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That car was so sweet Tommy! That rear nerf bar gets my wheels spinning. I hope to get you down the beach in this car!


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Great thread...I started one with a '26 T frame, but bettered it with a welded up version similar to yours, with the round front and perch.
I have an early '20s front axle, Elliot style, no front brakes. 221 flathead, '39 box.
That 'desirable' BMW steering box comes out of an early '70s Bavaria, non power. Turns the correct way and sector shaft is 13" from center of box. Light weight, too!

 

steve Shepard came by tonight with roughed out nose and we had some fun mocking up the body


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cut a heart shaped hole in the shell just like they did way back when. Also cut some mesh for the opening out of an old Model A radiator guard.


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Thats Purdy......Real Purdy...just before Valentines Day too. Hey Koolkat any idea the significance of heart shaped openings...I've seen several on vintage rides...Now I'm thinkin Whole Lotta Love Zeppelin...

 

steve took a test ride.


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lots of cut and paste ahead of me to make this work.


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I honestly have no idea what the heart means If anything. I just know I haven't seen anyone do it lately. I like to incorporate old styling cues into all my projects. I think it adds to the "soul" if you know what I mean.


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Looks so great! Man that shop is huge!

 

Props to Steve Shepard on the fantastic nose!! Looks amazing .

 

X-2 ^^^^^
"Heart and Soul"- Huey Lewis
Kinda describes where this is coming from, eh Muchachos?

 

Vintage Cool...I do get it and really enjoy that and thanks for doing a stand up job of it. It is a signature of what we do here.

 

Ray, An old timer once told me the heart in the nose meant, if this machine has any HEART it won't kill me today !!

 

Haha love that and so true!


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Oh my that profile and look with the hood is spot on. Well done! I love it.
Cheers,
Stewart.

 

Oh yea, that's the ticket!

 

Iron men in tin cars.

 

Mario Andretti once said, "These cars are like wild animals and if you can learn to tame them you just might not get yourself killed". He also said that some of his racing buddies would send him Christmas cards in July just in case.

 

Awesome!!! I wanna tame lions


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Thank You . Photoshop is so cool


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Hey Ray, you think you'll look this good in your Lakester ? This is my Late best friend, Joe Sostilio , At Indy in 1954

 

I'm sure my smile will be that big!


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Let's see a picture of that Indy ring you've got Tommy!


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I remember meeting Joe many years ago at an old Dracut Speedway Reunion. My father talked to him about racing in New England back in the day. Some where I am sure I have the picture of my dad in Joe's Midget.


I love the single seat speedster. I have an old Model A powered one I am collecting parts for.