My work in progress shoebox ford.
Has a replica Flathead V8. Iconic American motor, nothing else sounds like them.
Gas tanks, transmission (with borg warner selenoid), drive line, WORKING tie rods/turning system, suspension, exhaust, frame bla bla. You guys can use this however you want.
I'll be building a repica of my personal 1950 Ford Custom using this chassis.
CHEERS!
Wiki:
Popularly called the "Shoebox Ford" for its slab-sided, "ponton" design, the 1949 Ford is credited both with saving Ford and ushering in modern streamlined car design with changes such as integrated fenders and more . The design would continue through the 1951 model year.
A fascination with ever-more-powerful engines was perhaps the most salient aspect of the American car and truck market for a half century, from 1923 until 1973. The Ford flathead V8 was perfectly in tune with the cultural moment of its introduction, leading the way into a future of which the Ford company was a principal architect. Thus it became a phenomenal success. The engine design, with various changes but no major ones, was installed in Ford passenger cars and trucks until 1953, making the engine's 21-year production run for the U.S. consumer market longer than the 19-year run of the Ford Model T engine for that market. The engine was on Ward's list of the 10 best engines of the 20th century. It was a staple of hot rodders in the 1950s, and it remains famous in the classic car hobbies even today, despite the huge variety of other popular V8s that followed.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Ford Flathead V-8
- Successors 2 airplane(s) +7 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 14.0ft (4.3m)
- Length 29.0ft (8.8m)
- Height 8.2ft (2.5m)
- Empty Weight 5,387lbs (2,443kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,066lbs (2,751kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.164
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 4944
Parts
- Number of Parts 386
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,453
@Thecoltster1 I think that no one else has made leaf springs
I like these leaf springs man. Thanks for the idea. Good looking out! @LatteCoffee55
@Thecoltster1 link cant remember how this drives but here
@Thecoltster1 i have
The one with the leaf springs@LatteCoffee55
@Thecoltster1 which chassis?
Fascinating design Latte. Have you used this chassis on any of your cars?@LatteCoffee55
also the one in the example car have no hinges on the so they dont work perfectly
@Thecoltster1 link use the standard wings (because those are bendy)
Sweet thanks man! @LatteCoffee55
@Thecoltster1 they dont work perfectly with heavy cars and need a shock for damper but i give a link soon
How do you make leaf springs? Have any examples? I'd really prefer the leafs over the 45 degree shocks in the back (the 45 degree shocks were more of a chevy thing back then)@LatteCoffee55
@Thecoltster1 You can also make leaf springs in the game (since you like to make hotrods)
Thanks for the advice, I think you're right about the radiator I'll try to replicate the one in my car more accuratly. The rear axle and differential are just for show, they don't actually connect to the rear drive. I think the axle and housing oughtta be lowered a bit in the rear. Cheers!@LatteCoffee55
also is there something connecting the differential to the wheels
@Thecoltster1 I would make a different radiator because you have a beautiful engine but the radiator looks a bit simple. Also tested the chassis its really good
Such as? @LatteCoffee55
pretty good, some not so realistic thing here and there but still petty good
This is great! can't wait for the final product