Projects 1917/1928/1938 American Lafrance Plymouth V12 Speedster

Got my u bolts today so I'm able to start on my spring mounts.

 

REAR SPRING MOUNTS ARE FULLY MOCKED UP AND THE BEAST OF THE VALLEY IS SUPPORTING IT'S OWN WEIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!!
It's like seeing your child stand for the first time LOL.
I also started on pedals!

 

For a speedster that's a lot of heavy iron. What do you think it will weigh when finished? Looks good, I can't even imagine the hours you have in this figuring out what for parts would work well together.

 

The engine/trans alone is 1200 lbs. I think it's gonna be right around 2500lbs

The car has damn near built itself. I havnt really struggled to find parts they have found me lol. I'm wayyyyyy lucky on this build

 

Today I got the chain drive mount brackets hashed out.

 

Hi!
Great project!
I liked the big V12 engine, the chain drive solution and the original front radiator!
I’ll follow your construction board!
Gui


Enviado do meu iPhone usando H.A.M.B.

 

Got 1 wheel put together! Hopefully 3 more tommorow

 

Have you picked out colors yet?

 

A bit browner version of red gold and cream.

 

Cool, looks like an old color.

 

Yup. That's a color chart from the murphy coach building company for the 20's

 

You have the differential up side down?

 

I hope not. I'll double check tommorow

 

It appears as though it is. Thank you for pointing that out. I think center section can get flipped within the case so it should be an easy fix but i'm glad you caught it now. Thanks homie

 

If you flip the innards and leave the case alone will there be a fill or drain plug in the wrong place?

 

@animal8324 as a matter of concern those cinder blocks are worrisome as supports, even 6x6s, 4x4s or 2x4s solidly tied together with no hollow spots in approx 10"x 10" or more to eliminate tipping would be safer...adding the fact this is a weighty beast. I want you to enjoy the fruits of your craftsmanship which is like so many here...darned awesome...thanks for sharing your interesting journey in go fast...

There is a very good Thread on homemade stands...I will see if I can find it and post a link...

Update...I did a search and what I was thinking of is called cribbing which seems more a tires on support rather than a jack stand which is actually not what you require. You could still use them under the frame shimmed with additional added wood to suit but good robust jackstands may be the best answer...

 

Also before you get too locked in, the pinion is usually below center of the axle so that may need attention.

 

I could always just run it in reverse lol.

 

Well at least I'm not the only one with Oh Shit moments. Looking good though.

 

If ya don't try ya dont fuck up lol.
Surprising this is the first real hiccup in this build that may require cutting something apart

 

Because its a Dodge

 

Funny, a Chebby

or Ferd

would do that too!
At least most anything that would handle a torque number from that engine.

 

If that's the only OOPS you have it's no big deal. I am still impressed with your design.

 

It wound up being a cut apart fix! No biggie though I can weld.

 

Good save

 

Fixed lol
Glad ya caught that Seb Fontana

 

Who can school me on what the giveaway was that the diff was topsy-turvy?

 

Ring gear facing the wrong way.

 

No charge!!

 

Back to progress.
Wheels are on.
Seat bracket is coming together