Vintage Speed Project "Frankfurt Flyer"

bajamike560 · Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks for updating, yet another dream car for me. Keep us the great work.

Mike
_________________
Jackpot motorsports

36hplandspeedracer · Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:51 pm Post subject:

Jerry, I'm onboard with you. Bitchin! Hope to see it in person some day.......Burly

pig-pen · Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:56 pm Post subject:

gti1977 · Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:59 pm Post subject:

Very nice idea Chris.I like the hardtop version.
My project is going slowly but i made some steps forward Smile

Greetings!
_________________
VW Golf mk1 GTI`77,
VW Golf mk1 LD`77,
VW Golf mk1 GX`83,
VW Golf mk2`88 16V G60 project,
Porsche replica.

Chris R · Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:52 am Post subject:

Good Morning Fellas,

Yesterday I got the buck shaped up for an optional hardtop for my current Spyder. I've started in shaping up the roof. The windscreen will be replaced with a new design to fit the canopy. I'm really happy with the lines of the top. From the side it has a little Koenigsegg in it... I'll get more pics as the project continues. Thanks for all the kind words and suggestions. It's been a lot of fun-

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

slalombuggy · Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:45 am Post subject:

That's going to look ultra-cool. Wish I had your talents and tools. Looking forward to seeing it skinned.

brad

Chris R · Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:37 pm Post subject:

Here are a few more pictures of my progress. Learning a lot as I go. I am now working on the inner framing and hinge setup.

Jacks · Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:44 pm Post subject:

Really like the way that you are going with this project. Any ideas of what you will do for driver access to the interior? I noticed some dimples in the side panels where a door might be cut in.
_________________
Jack Staggs
Actual name

Chris R · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:33 am Post subject:

Thanks Jack,
No doors on this one. The dimples in the side are hand planished rivets. Here's another angle on the final roof lines.

Dashoop · Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:11 pm Post subject:

I'm almost pissed off when I read about your work. It's so right on the money cool that I get jealous and I think I actually get angry. Keep up the good work and thanks for shaping my opinion on what I now view as my dream car. Can't wait to see more of your creations.

Chris R · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:09 am Post subject:

tstracy39 · Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:40 am Post subject:

Awesome. Is that chassis from the Indy style street car that was in the classifieds for more than a year? If so, I'm glad to see someone making such good use of it.
_________________
Check my classifieds for kewl gauges:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?username=tstracy39

miniwhl · Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject:

This is such a PERFECT application of almost forgotten metal-forming techniques mainly used in home-built aircraft in the 40's, 50's and 60's. I grew up on an airport and really miss the cool home-builts my dad and others made back then. Seems like fiberglass ruined us for actual metal working. I was very shocked to see the young age of the craftsman responsible for this beauty, I had expected an old duffer like myself, toiling away in his sunset years. Great to see a youngster (anyone under 50) using such a dated but stylish model to influence his fabulous hand-built special. Tom Hanna would be proud of your craftsmanship. He made most of the beautiful front-engined dragster bodies in the 60's, and his cars shared the flowing beauty of your design, although the designs are vastly different, the function is the same. Strange how long it took for styling to come back around to the short, flowing lines, like the Audi TT. Wetted area equals drag, so the lower powered cars needed short, small bodies just like yours. I watched many specials race at the Texas Sunburn and Frostbite races in the 50's and 60's, but yours is Waaay cooler for being so smooth and professional looking, and streetable to boot. Congratulations, Young Man !!!

Chris R · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:02 pm Post subject:

djway3474 · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:11 pm Post subject:

That sounds soooo fine Cool

JWP80 · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject:

46porsche · Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Chris, I just wanted to say the top looks great, excellent work as always.
_________________
Juan Badel

http://480spyder.tumblr.com/

bajamike560 · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 2:03 am Post subject:

Indeed looking forward to updates.

Mike
_________________
Jackpot motorsports

Panelfantastic · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject:

I saw the ebay ad and was immediately hooked, a little searching hipped me to this thread and the vids you have done.

Your story and your passion are as cool as the car you built! It's great to hear you give respect to the people that shared their talent and knowledge with you. I'm guessing they see a reflection of themselves.
Keep it up, anxious to see what happens with the AutoUnion build (even though I'm more of a D type open cockpit fan).

Jeff-
_________________
-----------------------------
Your comment reminds me of the timing on a turbo engine....

MTBer · Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:35 am Post subject:

Hi Chris,

This is Adrian from Facebook. I was just curious if you could post the engine build you used to get 85+ hp out of your 1200. I know you dabbled with grinding down a 912 crank to fit into your crankcase and you posted something about using an Isky crank... I am interested to know what you settled on and if you built the engine for your FF coupe with the same specs.


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

Vintage Speed Project "Frankfurt Flyer"
Page: Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Next

	Forum Index -> Vintage Speed	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Next
Page 6 of 7