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froggyman 02-21-2010 06:57 PM

Outstanding job
 
1985 CCX,

You are doing such a magnificent job. One of a kind.

Juan,

fast_4 02-21-2010 07:13 PM

flare process
 
How about some close up shots of the start of the flaires!


Thank You for posting!

LMH 02-21-2010 10:14 PM

Yeah, I'm sure there are different bungee rings on different cars. Thought I had a better pic but can't find it at the moment.
Here's the best one I could find:
Larry
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../Trunk-FIA.jpg

1985 CCX 02-24-2010 04:37 PM

Step one was paper, now thin board before going to ally.
Plan is to make aluminum flares with the bead rolled on the edge to give it a real authentic look.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2127/hpim5818.jpghttp://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7639/hpim5816.jpg

migge 02-25-2010 08:55 AM

2 Attachment(s)
My Sebring project is still in the working but the rear fenders are done :-)

Cheers
Migge

1985 CCX 02-27-2010 01:28 PM

Migge

Nice job, are you planning to extend the front as well?

migge 02-28-2010 01:15 AM

No, not at all, like CSX2128 they will be left original.

Keep us informed.

Maurice Johnson 02-28-2010 05:27 AM

Jeff,

Just looking at those front end shots on post 28.
The quadrilaterals formed by the 4 anchor points on the leaf spring and A arm, either side of centerline must have changed interior angles considerably when deflecting under load. Has anyone ever expressed an opinion on what this did to camber, and similarly, rearward deflection of the leaf, do to caster. In relation to handling I mean.
I know you are a busy man, but humor me please :LOL:

mr bruce 02-28-2010 06:21 AM

the leaf spring cars had completely variable suspension, while you were driving them, caster, camber, roll centre, bump steer, etc. Few men could drive them fast back in the day, probably less today. be carefull out there.

1985 CCX 02-28-2010 11:40 AM

Mr Bruce

This will not be anything like a coil sprung car for sure. The old buggy springs are crazy to drive.
As the spring deflects it changes length thus camber really changes positive and negative depending upon what part of the wheel stroke you are in. That is why the early drivers needed to be so skilled as they were driving cars that literally changed geometry as they raced.

mickmate 02-28-2010 12:58 PM

He has the appropriately sized appendages to handle it............

767Jockey 03-01-2010 07:09 AM

I think the fifth appendage is the one needed to drive these things quickly.:eek::LOL:

somedayaurora 03-01-2010 07:19 AM

Go
 
I've always read these were better handling / performing cars than the 427 . I also read the weight of the 289 did an interesting thing to the suspension /frame , basically pulling d down on the leaves , in turn giving a constant wheel to road connection . Am I reading this wrong ?
SDR
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somedayaurora 03-01-2010 07:24 AM

Go
 
Carroll Shelby once told us, "The chassis flex in the early Cobra is part of the suspension. People try to stiffen them up, which kills the handling and the ride."

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/features/1...#ixzz0gwGzYt51
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1985 CCX 03-03-2010 04:36 PM

Well there you have it! :p

*13* 03-03-2010 05:46 PM

Looks Awesome!

somedayaurora 03-04-2010 08:17 AM

Go
 
Nothing against 1985 CCX's skill or equipment.... I 'm sure he would make John Holmes blush :eek:
SDR
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reagen 03-04-2010 04:16 PM

Jeff,
Looks great! I'm still working on the Aurora to make it look as CSX as possible
for summer drives.I've been busy with the vettes also getting them ready for NCRS judging... Best luck,
Rich...

somedayaurora 03-04-2010 04:25 PM

Go
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by reagen (Post 1033690)
Jeff,
Looks great! I'm still working on the Aurora to make it look as CSX as possible
for summer drives.I've been busy with the vettes also getting them ready for NCRS judging... Best luck,
Rich...

Put up some pics of the Aurora , belive it or not I'm a fan of them ;)
SDR
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Riverside racer 03-04-2010 06:43 PM

That chassis/suspension combination won numerous races in its day. Ask Ferrari. More importantly, it is what they were. If you want a BMW, buy one.
Your car is looking neat Jeff. I wish you lots of smiles ahead.
Ross


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