Vintage Speed Project "Frankfurt Flyer"

Schnage · Samba Member Joined: December 28, 2015 Posts: 27

Nice to see...i have worked for 25 years at the car company gloeckler in frankfurt.... Wink

nikos mavroutsikos

I've read this topic sooo many times again and again..
Chris I just love ypur work I hope one day I will reach what u dit at least the half
I am in love with the classic race cars and I really want one like thouse :/

nynone4 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:38 am Post subject:

Hey Chris-

It was great to meet and talk to you in Elkhart Lake Friday night. The car is spectacular! I'm glad you decided to bring it down for the event. You should SERIOUSLY consider entering it in the Saturday night concours event next year if you still have it.

Matt Shepherd
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Chris R · Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:05 am Post subject:

Good morning fellow speed enthusiasts! I took a drive yesterday and stumbled into some pleasant company, Betty Jane and friends... Pics are worth a thousand words-

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fishybastard · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:39 pm Post subject:

I have just discovered this thread, behind the 8 ball I know........Anyway, all I can say is ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! That car is amazing and an work of friggen art. It is perfect and I am in love. The sound is perfect, the wheels are perfect, everything is perfect, its just awesome!

Chris R · Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 8:59 pm Post subject:

Another quick look at FF002! I drove the car 8 miles today. Loads of fun!

1961bluebug · Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:54 am Post subject:

Incredible. I would give my VW Fridolin, arm and leg for the two seater version!
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Chris R · Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:17 pm Post subject:

Another look at at FFOO2

1961bluebug · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:41 am Post subject:

wow...I´m speechless. Incredible car and incredible craftsmanship. I love it.
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Chris R · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:40 am Post subject:

Adrian, in regard to engine building there are literally hundreds if not more of build combinations that will achieve differing levels of torque, speed, overall performance and reliabiliy.

I am using a modified Porsche 912 crank, isky 2j cam, modified dual Port heads, pistons and jugs as well as dual carbs...

I would encourage you to dig through what guys here are doing as they have far more experience than I with this being my first (and on going) engine build. I would also definitely pick up these 2 books: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1598827

http://www.amazon.com/Souping-Volkswagen-Dick-Morgan/dp/B000B3L0ZK

Chris R · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:14 am Post subject:

Hey guys,

Here's an updated look at the shop. This is FF#002, a 2 seated version of the 23 car. Thanks for all the input/comments and happy motoring-

volksnut · Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject:

Great work

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.

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

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

Indeed looking forward to updates.

Mike
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Jackpot motorsports

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.
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Juan Badel

http://480spyder.tumblr.com/

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

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

That sounds soooo fine Cool

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

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 !!!


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