The Inline Modified version 2.0

I've started my modified project in early 2006, and since then, tons of things has changed.
You can follow all the steps here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99260

Some month ago, I've decided to rebuilt the frame of the project, du to some bad weldings, lots of details to change, and some needed modifications, the best way is to rebuilt it to have something better at the end.
So, in November, the new frame was done.



but that was not the only change to come..
In december, after seeing these changes, a friend of me send me an email and say "I have maybe a better body for your modified.."
A new big change ? Yes !
So, last week end, the body arrived in the shop, and the first try was good !
Big chance, the body was just perfect for the frame, execpt the front crossmember width.
The body is the front part of a Citroen b10-B12 Phaeton, 1924-26.






So, yesterday, we cut the front crossmember (almost 4" !!), to pinch the frame rails. Some very small cuts into the body later (two 2"x1" at the end, two 2"x1" at the front), the body felt just perfectly on the chassis, and a completely new project was born !















So, now, lots of hours of work has been trashed, but for the better.
I'm pretty happy with the result !
There's still a lot of work to be on the road with the modified, but this new start help the motivation !
I will post here the next steps of the progress.

 

Wow! You're not afraid to start over, are you? I like this body better and the frame looks stronger, too. Nice work!

 

e i was lovin it befor but now just wow. that going to be a way cleaner looking car

 

...That you stiffen the chassis by making a loop the same shape as the inside of the cowl . 45mm tube with wall thickness of 3-4mm would make a very stiff frame . That six has a lot of torque and you don't want the chassis changing shape .

 

A big X wil be done on the frame, to be strong enough, and after welding some inside gussets, the frame will be fully boxed.

 

Wow. I was thinking single seater when I saw that body. You should hook up with Dodgerodder some time and talk about your projects.

Looks good...and different

Pete

 

The B10-B12 body is more suited for a track roadster than the C4, that's a change for the better, looks real good...

 

for sure !

 

It just keeps getting better!

 

I love it! good job. that is really a cool looking body on there now.

 

Nice work Ettienne!!

 

Damn, that thing rules !! proportions are way better now

dunno why but the new body shapes and its patina makes it look like a "real old racer" from back in the days.

cant wait to see you drive the shit outta that inline 6', will it be ready for
Weil am Rhein ??

 

damn dude that's awesome i gonna build something like that next, and six's are the shit

 

Cool before, but much better now!!

 

Looks good, (the first body did also) I like this one better though.

 

Etienne, This new version of your modified is really slick ! Keep us posted as you make your progress towards a driveable ride.

41 Dave

 

thanks !
a little update:
New engine mounts in progress..

 

More update, the steering system is working now, thanks to a NOS WWII Jeep steering box & column.
Need now to do a column drop mount, the thing you can see on the picture is just here to have the steering working during the process.
I've also found a dashboard, I just need to do 2 extension on both sides.

 

you have make a good job!!! maybe see you on meeting? you are not so far!
great work!

 

yes, you're closer than some other Hambers !

some change again on the modified.
I will change the rear crossmember & spring, for a model A set.
I just found the set, too bad it wasn't here when I redo the frame !
So, next step, some cutting, grinding & welding, again !

Here the crossmember sitting on the frame to see how it can be...better for sure !

 

Wow! I hate doing things twice, but I must say now it looks even better than before! Keep up the good work! It's fun to watch.

--mika

 

Good job! looking forward to an update!

 

I didn't think it would be possible to build something cooler than your first version, but you did it. Tres bien.

 

much better. sorry.

 

some work yesterday.
Another big change, the rear crossmember.
We put a Model a crossmember and his spring.
The crossmember will be later gusseted, like on a real A frame, and some fake rivets will be added.

We cut the rear part of the rails



and weld the crossmember



Then, old crossmember cutted, we done some new perches, but not finished yet. Shackles angle are not yet good, we use the same perch distance than original A, but this car is lighter. We will remowe some leaf of the spring and it will be ok.

 

man the really tighten ups the rear of this car

 

It looks great, the model A crossmember was a good idea. It's really coming together, again!

 

thanks !

 

Man, you sure have a lot of foreign cars in France!

 

another kind of update:
I finaly ended up to the emergency room yesterday, with a little metal piece of metal in my eye, after doing the crossmember swap..even with security glasses !
WEAR YOUR GOGGLES !
i'm ok now, but that's scary !

another pic...