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RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Martin Prior - 21-02-2019
Jamie - Unfortunately, short of sawing the top off Dave's head, there's really no scope for lowering the roof any further. I should have drawn a human figure next to the car to emphasise just how tiny it is. As it stands, it's around 8" lower than my RP.
Simon - Although I'm hoping to use Nippy components in the tail, my overall intention was to produce something that looks as though it could date from the late 1920s. I'm also aiming for simplicity and economy; a raked windscreen would look nice, but would significantly complicate or weaken the door hanging arrangements. Maybe something to think about for the Mk2 model!
Paul - can't beat it!
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Steve kay - 21-02-2019
Good to see the design process well under way, Martin, wil it be ready for the Hereford Speed Trials?
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Rob Rayner - 29-10-2019
Hi,
My take on a stretched B Coupe. (on a low frame).
3" added to the door and 3" behind (and Nippy wings for the hell of it!).
Ideal for 2 plus dogs.
Rob
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Peter Naulls - 02-11-2019
Thumbing through some old A7CA mags I found this ... remarkably similar to your proposal Martin.
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - JonE - 03-11-2019
I have a feeling Ken Kimber was researching this Farnham model...
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Duncan Grimmond - 05-11-2019
I've just rceived my November buff Association magazine and was fascinated by the GE "Statement" regarding bodywork. If you are building a special do take the trouble to read his philosophy regarding bodywork design.
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Jamie - 11-11-2019
Good morning.
So far, I have only been working on the engine and its ancillaries. I shall not be starting on the actual car until my new, larger garage is ready. It goes up in a fortnight and then will need fitting out.
In the meantime, I have been doing more draft ideas for the body shell. Much as I like the idea of a convertible, I am not sure whether I really want the potential aggravation of dealing with DVLA over the registration. Consequently, I have started to draft plans for a two-seater hardtop again. This is my latest draft, which I think looks better than my first efforts, although the head-room may need altering in practice.
Thoughts?
Regards,
Jamie.
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Duncan Grimmond - 11-11-2019
IMHO I'd lower the top-line of the bonnet and scuttle, add a little more rake to the windscreen, aim for a flatter roof and lower the seat base . You'd gain a bit of headroom and still be able to see a lowered radiator cap.
Also, your tyre/mudguard clearances may need to be looked at.
That aside,it has a pleasing look so get that garage fitted out and crack on!
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Greig Smith - 11-11-2019
I'll second Duncan there !!
Aye
Greig
RE: Musings on Design for a Special - Howard Wright - 11-11-2019
Hi Jamie
Here’s two totally contradictory thoughts.
Try to avoid too many straight lines. IMHO the bonnet line should rise slightly from the radiator cowl. Echoing Duncan and Eric’s comments lower the radiator and “sweep” the bonnet line up to the windscreen. I would also lower the seat. In my current special build I am sitting on the floor with a minimal cushion!
What skills do you have regarding body building. If as suggested above you introduce more curves you are likely to end up with compound curves which are very difficult to clad unless you have some panel beating skills.
As I said contradictory!
Cheers
Howard