Random UnAerodynamic Cars and Trucks Thread

[freebeard]

The one I saw was a b&w pic in a Popular Mechanix Illustrated from the 1950s. A high-angle three-quarter front view. It turns out the turret shape on the envelope of the B-17 is no wider than two up with a narrow walk-through. It didn't look narrowed and it was truncated at the radio-operator station. Or thereabouts.

It could/should be kit-bashed in 1/35th scale.

[freebeard]

How about a land-speed record car on the back of a steam powered truck, Super Sentinel Rigid Six Wheeler?


http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/03/without-looking-it-up-ill-guess-that.html

Here's the Seagrave Sunbeam (2nd from bottom)


http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-group-photo-of-early-lsr-land-speed.html

1000hp to crack 200mph? It must need work on the wheelwells.

[kach22i]

I debated if this should go in this thread or the aerodynamic thread, but the wide tires and giant hood-scoop out weigh the rear window slope advantages.

Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 1997 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

[freebeard]

There goes my morning. Soon they'll be up to page 2018.

edit:
Well I can stop now. This is the funniest thing I'll see all day:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...ml#post9963867

The driver's door should say 'Driver: Little Bobby Tables".

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by freebeard

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr — This is right up your alley, so to speak:

https://jalopnik.com/i-want-a-cheap-...sal-1823793408

I don't know how to link inside the page, look for: Expert 4: David Tracy - This Is Not A Jeep

I my eye it looks like a widened 1954 Willys station wagon with a one-piece windshield, Studebaker Wagoneer taillights and a 1942 Willys grillle.

I still see those once in a while.

[kach22i]

MORE random pics...... - Page 4426 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

[freebeard]

kach22i — Not up to your/Pelican Parts usual standard.

Currently top of the page at Just A Car Guy:
Just A Car Guy: the 2nd owner used the 912 for 2 years, then paid for it's storage for 30 years.

Random faster backwards:


http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/03/good-baby-buggy-advertising.html

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by freebeard

That's a Tempo Hanseat, but sometimes it might be mistaken for a Goliath. The most noticeable difference is that it's front-wheel drive, while the Goliath is RWD. Sometimes I think about trying to build a replica of a coupé derivative, but would use a modern 4-stroke flexfuel instead of a 2-stroke

[ChopStix]

I wasn't sure where to put this one. Its a 56 volvo PV with a 63 liter Russian V12 @ 1200 horsepower. Here's the build page for those who seek to follow along - Volvo PV - Rat Rod Nation - Rat Rod, Rat Rods

[freebeard]

A Tempo Matador that qualifies, based on the load not being tarped.


http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017/02/hes-going-to-restore-it-someday-yeah.html