Random Aerodynamic Oddity of the Day Thread

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Piotrsko

Modern metal improvement is well and good, but the pan bathtubs are welded to the main tube and it takes an exotic shielded gtaw outfit and bunches of practice to weld semi stainless to regular steel sucessfully.

It hasn't been much of a problem in some restorations back here.

Easier to do a 'glass or stainless tub for the battery. I went fiberglass boat battery holder and killed two issues with the same stone.

As most modern batteries are much less likely to spill acid, most likely it would seem somewhat overkill. But anyway, better safe than sorry...

[Piotrsko]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

It hasn't been much of a problem in some restorations back here..

Stainless like a 300 series? Where are they getting the bathtubs formed?

[kach22i]

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-...ures-2794.html

[freebeard]

Thanks. That 2nd pic has been in my albums since 2013. I'd never seen the front end.

[freebeard]

The Herkimer Battle Jitney has been restored.

Herkimer Battle Jitney: How a Fake Military Vehicle Became a Cult Icon

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Piotrsko

Stainless like a 300 series?

Not stainless AFAIK.

Where are they getting the bathtubs formed?

There are some local companies making replacement body parts for older cars.

https://www.estriguaru.com.br/

https://saojorgelatarias.com.br/