Craig510
12-18-2014, 08:26 PM
Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Hoonigans of all ages...
I introduce the penultimate Model A project. Well under way on the parts gathering process. Starting the design phase.
Mission Statement: Build a 2 seat Hot Rod that can annually win at least one Good Guys autocross (free set of tires and swag :thumbsup: ). Reliable and roadworthy enough to drive to work and in stop and go traffic. Wickedly quick acceleration. With the right driver, fast enough for top 10 at Optima. Look good doing it.
Target weight: under 2000# with driver.
Tires: 315/30-18
Wheels: GM Speedline Z06 18x10.5
Safety: FIA rated seats, 6 pt Harness, Fire Extinguisher (Fire system?)
Motor: 4.6 DOHC Ford Modular, 1995 Lincoln Mk VIII
Trans: Ford Motorsports T-5z
Rear end: Ford 8.8, Aluminum Housing, IRS
Spindles - Brakes: 2000 C5 Corvette
Suspension: Likely use the C5 front lowers and Rear upper and lower arms, custom upper arms, inboard pull-rod shocks, power steering, adjustable roll center heights, and rear steer.
Body / Frame: Real Henry Ford Steel 1928 Model A roadster (saved anther one from the grave)
The chassis and suspension will be designed in CAD. My plan is to water jet cut the fixtures out of plywood. Lay in all the tubing, weld it up and then unscrew and remove the fixture. It will have a main hoop with fairly high door bars. I want to run a traditional style T oval fuel tank, but having a thin galvanized steel tank inches from my face and torso scare me.
Time line: I'd like to have it running and driving in a year, but 2-3 years is more likely.
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Offset drivetrain for weight balance and driver height.
Enjoy the show>
I introduce the penultimate Model A project. Well under way on the parts gathering process. Starting the design phase.
Mission Statement: Build a 2 seat Hot Rod that can annually win at least one Good Guys autocross (free set of tires and swag :thumbsup: ). Reliable and roadworthy enough to drive to work and in stop and go traffic. Wickedly quick acceleration. With the right driver, fast enough for top 10 at Optima. Look good doing it.
Target weight: under 2000# with driver.
Tires: 315/30-18
Wheels: GM Speedline Z06 18x10.5
Safety: FIA rated seats, 6 pt Harness, Fire Extinguisher (Fire system?)
Motor: 4.6 DOHC Ford Modular, 1995 Lincoln Mk VIII
Trans: Ford Motorsports T-5z
Rear end: Ford 8.8, Aluminum Housing, IRS
Spindles - Brakes: 2000 C5 Corvette
Suspension: Likely use the C5 front lowers and Rear upper and lower arms, custom upper arms, inboard pull-rod shocks, power steering, adjustable roll center heights, and rear steer.
Body / Frame: Real Henry Ford Steel 1928 Model A roadster (saved anther one from the grave)
The chassis and suspension will be designed in CAD. My plan is to water jet cut the fixtures out of plywood. Lay in all the tubing, weld it up and then unscrew and remove the fixture. It will have a main hoop with fairly high door bars. I want to run a traditional style T oval fuel tank, but having a thin galvanized steel tank inches from my face and torso scare me.
Time line: I'd like to have it running and driving in a year, but 2-3 years is more likely.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20141207_201643_resized_zpsd958351a-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141207_201643_resized_zpsd958351a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20141207_201711_resized_zps389866f0-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141207_201711_resized_zps389866f0.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20140815_180718_resized_2_zps43b556c7-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20140815_180718_resized_2_zps43b556c7.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20141213_121836_resized_zps3d3e6d12-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141213_121836_resized_zps3d3e6d12.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20141213_121432_resized_1_zps56e71831-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141213_121432_resized_1_zps56e71831.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/12/20141207_201808_resized_zpsf8fa6018-1.jpg (http://s885.photobucket.com/user/craig510/media/20141207_201808_resized_zpsf8fa6018.jpg.html)
Offset drivetrain for weight balance and driver height.
Enjoy the show>