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Post by Patrick on Aug 29, 2013 18:45:05 GMT -5
Is there a common wheel base measurement for Model T Flat ( or Board) track racers? Might the cars have been shortened for racing purposes?
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Aug 29, 2013 20:14:52 GMT -5
My research in the book, "The Model T-The Car That Put the World on Wheels" revealed that the racers were shortened by 4-5 inches and that the Indy winning Fronty-Ford was 98" in WB. Cool. Seek out and ye shall find your answer!
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on Aug 30, 2013 12:36:29 GMT -5
So...I began this 1920's Board Track racer from the AMT Vintage Police car kit because someone here mentioned it came with a Frontenac head Ford engine. I picked it up at Chris' NNL-SoCal and began when the McRae was finished...   the chassis was for the Touring car and as I noted needed to be eventually shortened...  the Fronty was the twin cam version. Nice as it came, but you know me I had to modify it a bit.I added a different carb manifold and wired the engine...   I trimmed the firewall, cut a floor board, and made a vac form rear body from my favorite parts source, the Monogram sprinter...  The seat looked too far back and so the chassis was shortened to fit my eye...    It 's about right to me...  I kept the vac-form seem on the rear body...  as this is the "Razor-backed Special" driven by...uh...Bob Jones! That's it so far. Next the mid body works. Patrick |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 30, 2013 18:03:58 GMT -5
Interesting. You sure know how to make different parts fit together good!
Those old Board track races were something else!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 20:21:07 GMT -5
Cool project. I'll be watching this one
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Post by Patrick on Aug 30, 2013 21:49:32 GMT -5
I had a bit of time and so started the template for the body work cut out of paper...  then I copied the same, but cut it out a bit larger...  I then drew out the shape on thin Evergreen plastic sheet and used liquid glue to attach the right side, then the top of the firewall, and finally the left side...   I then trimmed the cockpit with a "new" #11 and test fitted the body onto the chassis...  go easy with the "hot" liquid glue as it reacts with the thin plastic. Note the melt...  Gentlemen I present the "Razor-backed Special"  Patrick |
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Post by johnwebster on Aug 31, 2013 2:21:54 GMT -5
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 31, 2013 7:39:09 GMT -5
ah, the maestro doing his magic again!
thanks for sharing.
great pics john!
duane
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Post by Patrick on Aug 31, 2013 11:52:18 GMT -5
John,
Thanks for the links! The Jalopy Journal was most interesting to me because it mentions Cotati Raceway was a board track. I used to go to the SCCA races at Cotati Raceway when they used the old Navy landing landing strip outside of Santa Rosa, CA. I now live in Sonoma, just 30 mins. away. Cool.
Patrick
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 1, 2013 5:50:50 GMT -5
Looking great! Good pick for a something different.
Sandy
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Post by Patrick on Sept 5, 2013 13:38:41 GMT -5
Paint's on and dried...  I added the mechanical brake lines to the hand brake...  the radiator in place...  coming along well. next, decals! My favorite time! Patrick |
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Post by indy on Sept 5, 2013 14:58:36 GMT -5
Looks great. You are a great scratchbuilder and I love watching your builds.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Sept 5, 2013 16:18:56 GMT -5
I think Patrick should start making his WIP's Pay per view because its always worth looking at!
Its on thing to assemble a model Box Stock, but to take different model parts from who knows were and turn it into a master piece is amazing!
Patrick your model parts box must be amazing in its self!
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Post by Patrick on Sept 5, 2013 17:59:02 GMT -5
Thank you. Words from you guys make me feel great. To paraphrase Shakespeare (in "Julius Caesar"), Anthony tells the conspirators, "Gentlemen, all, alas, that you must conceit me in one of two ways, either 'unworthy of your good words or that I should own them graciously'." Anyway, thanks for the kind words for the "Ridge-backed Special".
Patrick
PS,
Early Saturday I'm off to Italia and the "Holy of Holies". Hold down the fort!
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Post by Calvin on Sept 5, 2013 19:09:53 GMT -5
Thank you. Words from you guys make me feel great. I'll PM you my address so you can send the check.  |
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 5, 2013 20:59:20 GMT -5
cash works better!
seriously though Patrick, your work is quite an inspiration to us all.
thank you sir,
duane
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Post by Patrick on Sept 6, 2013 18:43:13 GMT -5
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 7, 2013 6:57:22 GMT -5
Patrick Patrick, this is a great build, what a neat racer. Sandy |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 7, 2013 16:59:16 GMT -5
It looks like its ready to burn up some asphalt.... oh I'm sorry I meant.......W O O D !
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 7, 2013 17:48:36 GMT -5
When I look at your builds, Patrick, I just shake my head in wonderment.
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Post by peteyd on Oct 2, 2013 21:48:53 GMT -5
I like this old style car. I'm inspired!
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Post by jamesharvey on Oct 6, 2013 10:20:49 GMT -5
This is really cool. I used the same kit to build my Model T racer. Loved the engine conversion. Funny that you painted yours yellow too. It is a real eye catcher. I used the almost all the same parts as you except that I carved the body out of a piece of pine. Even managed to include a belly pan. My wheelbase is 4" which I think would convert to 96". I do need to learn how to display a picture. Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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Post by Patrick on Oct 7, 2013 10:59:50 GMT -5
Please do Jim. I'd like to see your version. If I can get my hands on another one of the Police cars I'll make another one with a different rear end arrangement. I'm still undecided on the numbers and gas sponsorship decals. I did find a Sinclair gas decal, but it is a bit too large...  Any one have some ideas? Patrick |
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