I am looking for any information on pre-1917 speedsters with a long hood similar to this: http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=66318
Why? I LIKE it and as I am at the point in my build where I can easily change from building a gowjob to a speedster, I have questions about where to get such a hood built.
Tom
from the guy that makes them;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/3487/857635.html?1523922952
http://www.everettcurrierfarm.com/
The car in the above photo has a modern body on it sold by ^
Thanks Mark! I am aware of Richard's speedster body, however his hood is a bit different.
The one in the photo I included in my 1st post above has a sloping side panel. Richard's car below has a straight from front to back side piece. I just happen to like the sloping one better.
PS. But Richard's bodies look TOP NOTCH!
Tom
Me Likes that long hood! Be careful you are giving me strange ideas on my speedster!
The bigger question for me on this setup is how is the brake lever and high gear stuff worked out?
(Message edited by tdump on April 16, 2018)
Mack,
Does this photo answer that?
From www.everettcurrierfarm.com
Tom
yes alot but I am also hoping to see the actual linkage.I that have the exact same steering wheel on my pickup.I had 1 that didn't slide and I could not get in under it comfortably.
Here's a smaller photo from the 1st car I posted. Interesting, I hadn't even noticed the bent brake handle!
Tom
The speedster is cool, but tell me more about this gow project. Is there another thread someplace?
Tom,
Aside from some exposed rivets on the hood you like, I don't see a single thing different between the 2 hoods. If there is something that I'm missing, it must be subtle, so much so that I would almost bet that Currier made them both. I'm sure that Currier could add whatever difference you have in mind, if you just speak with him.
O.K., I see it now, the tapering side panels. I'm certain that Currier could build it that way if you requested it.
Jerry it is just a small difference (but that difference could make all the difference to the builder) and I didn't see it at first ether. The side panel on the first photo, is taller at the rear then the front. The 2ed photo Tom posted, the side panel is the same width front to rear. Good suggestion on contacting Currier.
David,
Please PM me (or you can email me off my website), I'd be happy to elaborate on the gowjob.
Jerry & Mark,
Good eyes! From my perspective, the frame is level with the bottom of the tires, and it's just the tapered panel that makes the car look like the front is lower than the rear. Odd thing is, the front IS lowered, but from other pictures I have, it doesn't look like the rear is. Thus, I just like the car's racy look.
I have an email into Rootlieb to see if they can manufacture a hood. I don't live that far away, and could pick it up. I never thought about asking Currier because I was so concerned about the shipping costs.
Tom
Well, I found out by talking with Tom Rootlieb that he CAN make the hood I want, so if I decide to go the speedster route, that is what I will do... VERY encouraging!
Tom
I really should look into purchasing one of those bodies, as I have a nearly complete chassis with amateur rebuilt motor just sitting under a tarp in the yard that's screaming for it.
I’m building something similar. I already have a torpedo hood so I am building a body similar to this franklin racer. My chassis is ready and I am laying it out right now.
A period speedster/racer very similar
RE the No 4; Kinda wonder why the seat, wheels and tires look cleaner and in better shape then the rest of the car? I am sure there is a story there. If you look close, you can see the dirt on the drivers face except around his eyes where the googles fit.
I've seen that #4 car photo before. Always wondered about the wheels, they're not T. The rear hubs are even different.
According to this website, the #4 car was owned and raced by Basil T. Barber of Iola KS.
http://winfield.50megs.com/Cowley/Barber.htm
Richard,
Very nice long hood speedster!
David,
Thanks for showing us your speedster, I like!
Tom