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4wd T racer

Post by Kaiser » Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:31 am

Don't know if this has been posted here before, found it while browsing aimlessly on the interweb, have a look at the crazy construction of the frontend, the accident apparently was waiting to happen ;)

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=65858

The photos make me wonder about a lot of technical issues, like how did the rear driveshaft and the drivers butt get along :shock: , and how did the front get its drive, straight from the front pulley :?: and the front spindles don't seem to have upper support :roll:
Obviously the unsupported rear tube axle was not up to the forces of dirt track racing :lol:
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Re: 4wd T racer

Post by Les Schubert » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:12 am

Leo
1. It is Front Wheel Drive, not 4 wheel drive
2. The engine is in backwards
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Re: 4wd T racer

Post by Adam » Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:49 am

Looks like a pretty rough imitation of the Hamlin Special, which did race at Indianapolis.
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Re: 4wd T racer

Post by Kevin Pharis » Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:38 pm

Here’s a pic of how the Hamlin Special was laid out. Motor in backwards, fancy pedal linkage, and oh yeah... Fronty DO, supercharger, and other fancy race car stuff! ;) I don’t have a pic, but the front suspension is a real piece of art too!
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Re: 4wd T racer

Post by Les Schubert » Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:11 am

It would be a FUN project to build one like it. Incorporate CV joints in the steering would help a little!!
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Re: 4wd T racer

Post by Kaiser » Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:14 am

Thanks for clearing that up Les, and Kevin have a look at the precarious spot that carb is at, and no air filter :roll:
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