Vintage Speed Project "Frankfurt Flyer"

Rome · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

1990, fantastic that you followed your project and idea through to being finished! Do you need to bring it to any state agency for a streetworthiness check even though the original frame was street-registered? Concerns about headlight height, (lack of) muffler, or no windshield wipers? Could the police stop you on the road for violations of these things?

Did your Vee have a quick-steer kit? Have you considered installing one?

Have you already located another Vee that is street-registered, so that you can start your next car (regardless of design) at your convenience? You could lengthen a Vee chassis behind the engine to bring the driver cockpit forward for your Avus idea. Do you know what Avus stands for?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVUS

When I worked in Wolfsburg 30 years ago, I had a friend in West Berlin who took me on the public road which comprised the long straight-away of the circuit.

Chris R · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject:

36hplandspeedracer · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all of your input. I am considering building my own chassis for the Auto Union inspired car. This allows much more freedom in the structural design elements and the ability to (perhaps) make it legal for the Salt in 2013...

Best,
Chris
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I like the way you think Chris. It would have been great to see you on the salt this year but we will be patient. You now have 12 months to do the Auto Union project and I DO believe you will make the deadline.

See you on the salt........................

Burly

55samba · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:43 am Post subject:

Looks like a great car, any more build photos?

Chris R · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject:

splitpile · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:57 pm Post subject:

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slalombuggy · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Do tell Ronnie!!!! Is this sitting in front of your shop?? Cool

brad

splitpile · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:55 pm Post subject:

36hplandspeedracer · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:44 pm Post subject:

And it is parked in front of a Prototyp trailer in Germany, home of that beautiful Type 64 Rome to Berlin resto/build. And as the friendly Sargent once said, "Very Interesting!".

Burly

p912s · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:34 am Post subject:

bajamike560 · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject:

Interesting setup there. Would be fun to have one.

Mike
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Chris R · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:25 am Post subject:

I had the pleasure of visiting with BvilleTom yesterday. He gave the car his seal of approval!

Beetspeed · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject:

Cool picture guys! Tnx for sharing.
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bajamike560 · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject:

Great to here, bet the 2 of you had lots to talk about.

Mike
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Chris R · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:09 pm Post subject:

It was really a great moment for me to drop the door of the trailer and show Tom the car. His enthusiasm and speed history was a major inspiration for me to build this car. I am still working to finish the motor using many of the components he has suggested. I can't imagine how fast the car will be with that engine installed... it's fast now at around 62hp and 1010lbs!

Beetspeed · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:44 am Post subject:

Can't you be persuated to run the mile with a 36hp based engine?
Your car would be great for setting an all-time high mph record in a 36hp class Razz

Not sure if Dick would be so pleased Laughing

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'65 Ruska buggy 1192cc EFI 80hp N/A

slalombuggy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:26 am Post subject:

Great picture. I'm sure Tom will get you going faster than you ever wanted to Laughing

He's one of the nicest guys it's ever been my pleasure to meet. The stories he has and his enthusiasm for racing is inspiring to say the least.

brad

outruncat · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:46 am Post subject:

Beautiful car and build. Thanks! I think it was a good idea to paint silver as I'm sure you know about James Dean and his 356 racer, Lil' Bastard. I think chrome and aluminum/highly reflective surfaces are illegal in some states.

Chris R · Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Fella's,
I want to share the next phase of my Frankfurt Flyer project. I am building 2 more cars and as the computer rendered pictures generally show below... They will be built with an optional hardtop modeled after the 550 Le Mans Coupe. I call it the "FF Coupe." I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but it's a continuation of my dream project.

I have collaborated with a well known 40 year Porsche race engine/car builder who will layout the mid-engine running gear. These cars will really rip! I still plan to use a hopped up 36'er in my personal FF Coupe as well...

avus · Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:39 pm Post subject:


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