Scimitar Based 1950's Style Race Car - Page 5

Mister Towed · #81 22nd November 2011, 07:44

Yep, I can see the appeal of that look.

Shouldn't cost too much to do, either:

Pop to local supermarket;

Check that nobody's looking;

Steal trolley;

Cut sides off trolley as required;

Bond bits of supermarket trolley onto body-shell to taste.

Should look very, erm... Well, very erm... Very nice?

Mister Towed · #82 22nd November 2011, 08:04

'Been thinking about adding a subtle rear spoiler or two to my spyder -

Quite like that one but I'll probably go with something a bit more striking though...

WorldClassAccident · #83 22nd November 2011, 08:31

I was just going to buy an original and then break it for spares...

;-)

I quite like this too :

Mister Towed · #84 22nd November 2011, 09:41

I guess we're going to have to agree to disagree, WCA.

As a retired military engineer I really like the function over style of the original 50's race cars - if you take a look at a Lancia D24, for example, it's covered in afterthougt riveted alloy panels where mid-race rolling development has been effected. Take the o/s front wing air inlet above the headlight on the example below: it's clearly been added to cool something under the engine bay way after Pininfarina penned the original shape.

To me the massive chrome vents on the concept cars some are posting as inspiration on here look a bit, well, bling. As if they've been designed by professional footballers for professional footballers.

But, when it comes down to it, you pays your money, you takes your choice.

Vive la difference!

WorldClassAccident · #85 22nd November 2011, 09:55

It was more shape than chrome I was looking for. The three holes in the side are nice are different to what I was envisaging.

Function and form works for me. I am going to be running an MX5 4 pot in there and possibly adding a supercharger a bit later. I want to keep the heat out of the footwells without toasting the engine bay.

I am not looking to make my G46 a tarty show car, just looking at period cars for design cues. The trouble with google images is that they mostly come up with Pebble Beach show cars that have been polished and chromed to within an inch of their life.

If you had seen the result of my first attempt at seat covering I did at the weekend you would realise that anything I build will look 'developed' rather than simply polished.

;-)

I think we do broadly agree in principle, it is just the ggogle images I found were a bit too shiney.

garyh · #86 22nd November 2011, 10:11

Both beautifully made, better onced raced as the chrome would tarnish and wouldn't look so 'tartish'.
The Lancia D24, i like this and the rivets, obviously how they needed to make it! easier to change a panel if you crash... and it was 1954.

WorldClassAccident · #87 22nd November 2011, 10:44

easier to change a panel if you crash.

Can I rivet glass fibre...

;-)

garyh · #88 22nd November 2011, 11:22

very carefully

lancelot link · #89 3rd December 2011, 15:17

Not sure how well these pics will come out but heres some initial work on creating the bulkheads in the body.

The rear one supports the sides and still allows a spare wheel to pass through.

The one midway down nicely doubles up as a stop for the spare wheel and the back of the rear seat area , allowing me to fit a cockpit bulkhead with two hatches , one behind each seat - this means this space can be used to store or carry things....its actually quite a decent size...

I have used 12mm plywood cut to shape ( not too crucial as the use of tiger seal and glassfibre to secure them deals with any gap issues. ) the panels were tacked in place with tiger seal and then strips of glassfibre laid around the edges and along any panel joins...any straggly bits will be trimmed back when cured..

The addition of these bulkheads has already stiffened the car up quite nicely ...add the cockpit one and the under arch / inner panel ones yet to do and the rear end will be as solid as the original Scimitar was....

WorldClassAccident · #90 3rd December 2011, 16:43

Well I spent the most the day playing/fixing the next donor vehicle.

It is proper scary fast!

lancelot link · #91 5th December 2011, 19:55

managed to get a bit done today....

We have produced a mould for the tonneau now and Mike got the first one out this morning...it needs a minor repair but gives you an idea of how it will look.....

The first picture also shows the nearly finished 'single screen' moulding.
This will be a 3 part mould including side screens for door top and centre bar....

Had a little play this afternoon with an idea I am bouncing around...... A D-Type/ Cunningham style tail fin...not as harsh as the Jag one but influenced by Boat and AERO versions...if I make these they will be a seperate panel with a lipped base that sits on the headrest...secured by tiger seal , rivets etc....would be interested in feedback...

garyh · #92 5th December 2011, 20:19

What about the boot, which is obviously a must. Do you make the opening narrower?

lancelot link · #93 5th December 2011, 20:22

no the fin would have to be cut to allow for it to still be removed...if the bootlid is fitted 'pin and latch style' then an extra pin and hole in the tailfin would locate it when boot in place...

Nike55 · #94 5th December 2011, 21:17

Looks like a natural progression for the Cuningham/Jag boys.

I don't think my SLR version could use the fin as it would get in the way of the airbrake!

Mister Towed · #95 5th December 2011, 21:18

Not like you to do things by halves Gary...

Go extreme. Go full D type aero fin extreme!!

Nick59 · #96 5th December 2011, 21:41

Its looking good Gary.....def think it might be my next winter project after the trailer camper of course

HouseMartin · #97 6th December 2011, 20:42

Fantastically streamlined look with the toneau cover in place. I expect to see a flap and control arm on that fin for extreme cornering. Did it actually have any effect on the original jag? Looks good, but causes compromises with the boot access. Is there height to install a spare wheel inside the head fairing instead? Fantastic work, keep the updates flowing

jmc14 · #98 6th December 2011, 22:45

Looking good Gary.

Charman.tech · #99 7th December 2011, 07:32

Hi Gary

Charlie & I now flat out on the garage construction doors on & glazed, roof tiles going on, inside benches complete and electrics going in, floor tiles, yes floor tiles laid and SE5a chassis moved into work area.

Following threads on a daily basis and loving the development of the G46, or should I say in our case as marked up on the white board.

Sammio G46 V8 Mk 1

love the fin idea how about bonding it to the boot lid so when you take off the boot the fin comes with it, not sure how you fix the pointy end ??????? as if you need further suggestions!

Peter

lancelot link · #**100** 10th December 2011, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Charman.tech

Sammio G46 V8 Mk 1

TUESDAY !!!