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Charlie Cheap · 10-29-2020, 04:22 PM

The 32 Ford coupe had a 289 V8 out of a 65 Mustang, using the original 3.00-1 Mustang rear axle and tall tires. It was one of the first motors I tried to build for MPG rather than max power. You are right about their weight being low. Because the metal was strong AS PUNCHED OUT (formed), it did not need bracing or supports. I think it weighed about 2,600 lbs. empty. I changed the trunk to a rumble seat, installed stereo headphone jacks in the package tray behind the seat, so passengers in the rumble seat could listen. It was a fun car to drive and won several awards. My goal is to make the Sunbeam just as much fun...but a lot more economical on gasoline.

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Charlie Cheap EcoModding Pro Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	What engine The 32 Ford coupe had a 289 V8 out of a 65 Mustang, using the original 3.00-1 Mustang rear axle and tall tires. It was one of the first motors I tried to build for MPG rather than max power. You are right about their weight being low. Because the metal was strong AS PUNCHED OUT (formed), it did not need bracing or supports. I think it weighed about 2,600 lbs. empty. I changed the trunk to a rumble seat, installed stereo headphone jacks in the package tray behind the seat, so passengers in the rumble seat could listen. It was a fun car to drive and won several awards. My goal is to make the Sunbeam just as much fun...but a lot more economical on gasoline. Last edited by Charlie Cheap; 10-30-2020 at 08:54 AM..