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Author:  Mike S [ May 4, 2017, 6:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Thinking outside the "7" box.
I've been toying with the idea of building a little roadster after I get done with the Lotus. The locost/7 etal chassis could be the platform to build a really cute & fun little car (as you already know LOL) I started surfing the Bugatti pics on line. These are a couple I really liked & got me thinking (a dangerous proposition I know). I love working in wood & though "hey wouldn't it be cool to build a little roadster along these lines?". But with a wooden (Mahogany?) boat tail body & painted fenders. I have everything I'd need for engine/trans & suspension just laying around the garage. A Kent cross flow 1600 engine with twin webers & a corrugated exhaust out one side ala Hispanio Swisa. Would really be sweet & "in period" (the exhaust that is not the engine LOL) Retro super cars like the Delahay & later Bugottis are hot. So why not one of the smaller versions?
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Author:  kreb [ May 4, 2017, 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking outside the "7" box.
Two words: Do it!
Author:  Mike S [ May 4, 2017, 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking outside the "7" box.
I particularly like the red & black one. But maybe with more tear drop shaped fenders?
Author:  BHRmotorsport [ May 4, 2017, 11:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking outside the "7" box.
#1 on the Jalopnik list

http://jalopnik.com/5870797/the-ten-coo ... -all-time/

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Author:  Mike S [ May 5, 2017, 1:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking outside the "7" box.
Very cool wood bodied cars were quite fashionable in the 20s & 30s. Like their counterparts speed boats. Fine woods meant fine machinery & elegance. African Mahogany would look great on one. Maybe with some Maple for accents?
Author:  kreb [ May 5, 2017, 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking outside the "7" box.
I used to build wooden kayaks, so this is a topic of personal interest. I love mixing wood and metal. This isn't a car, but has always been an inspiration:

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