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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Noah*, Oct 4, 2024.

  1. Noah*
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    Started on a new project with the high hopes of trying for the AMBR. 1927 rear engine T Roadster. 20240925_121652(0).jpg 20240928_155032.jpg 20240928_155422.jpg 20240925_072739.jpg
     
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  2. flynbrian48
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    I like this already. I was afraid there for a second you were going the GM 3.8 transverse transaxle thing, which would have lead to an early death here. ;)
     
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  3. Tim
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    Love it
     
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  4. Noah*
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    If anybody has the panel above the decklid for a 26-27 roadster let me know
     
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  5. SEEKONK JIM
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    you need a quick change rear end....
     
  6. Noah*
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    Yes I do. I am accepting donations if someone has a 201 to donate, haha
     
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  7. pwschuh
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    I like where this is headed. Pick a color yet?
     
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  8. Noah*
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    Porsche Amethyst Metallic 206_EA72F7D88C8EC2265BC4E83E20AEFB60.jpg
     
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  9. pwschuh
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    So, pink?

    (I kid, I kid)
     
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  10. Noah*
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    Matches the Cadillac fabric I'm using 20241004_114306.jpg
     
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  11. Bearing Burner
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    If you going to race it you'll need a roll cage plus a lot of other things. You will be in /RMR depending on your displacement.
     
  12. PotvinV8
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    He stated the goal is AMBR, not racing.

    Space is gonna be tight putting that engine in front of the rearend and having sufficient room for the driver in the passenger compartment.
     
  13. Mike VV
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    Build two...
    One for show, and a slightly cheaper copy for the...street !!

    Mike
     
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  14. gimpyshotrods
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  15. Awesome build concept, I will be following along with interest. Will you have rear suspension or solid mounted? You will likely be familiar with Don Waite and Ray Brown roadsters they had a cradle setup

    Blah, blah... splitting hairs. Yes you are correct it is not a true "rear" engined roadster but under definitions & rules that these cars were built to in the 40s and 50s the definition is correct ie engine behind/rearward of driver. I will say and call this is a "Rear Modified Roadster". Often referred to rear engine roadster
     
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  16. mohr hp
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    Cool! So, hard tail, or powertrain on a swing-arm? I'm guessing if it's strictly show, no need for suspension or pistons or unneeded stuff like that?
     
  17. 2OLD2FAST
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    If you could find a corvair transaxle & a Crown V8 conversion kit , that would really simplify things in the driveline dept .
     
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  18. CSPIDY
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    You have my attention
    and
    Very interesting indeed

    what will be under the the original hood?
     
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  19. Dedsoto
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    1. Aussie HAMBers

    Mostly legs by the looks, maybe some fuel too
     
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  20. Noah*
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    AMBR rules require it to run and drive. I drive my show cars
     
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  21. Hutkikz
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    It seems that would also imply that to qualify as a front engine that some or all of the engine be in front of the front axle centerline.
     
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  22. Noah*
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    It will have a cradle like Ray Browns car. I'm going to use the block as a structural component on mine Screenshot_20240818_091427_Chrome.jpg
     
  23. That is the rear setup is from Don Waite's, Ray used a V8-60. What chassis will you be using? '32, Chev or tubular? Really looking forward to watching this come together
     
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  24. Unkl Ian
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    Some Bonneville stuff runs without suspension.
    Works well on the real fast cars.
    Not ideal on slower stuff, but they do it.
     
  25. The37Kid
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    e09412cd1bd64daf08cf2a00e85695f2.jpg

    Good luck with the project, I'll look for sheet metal at Hershey. Bob
     
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  26. Jay McDonald
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    bullshit, ever heard of a rear engine dragster?
     
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  28. gimpyshotrods
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    You are arguing against an automotive industry standard term.

    Sure others misuse it, but that does not make it correct.

    Wrong does not equal right, just because ignorance is popular.
     
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  29. gimpyshotrods
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    Now you're getting it.

    If the engine is in-between the axle centerlines, it is a mid-engine.

    That's the definition. Words and phrases have defined meanings. That is what makes communication possible.
     
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  30. PotvinV8
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    You mean the Frunk? :D
     
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