[Woodsmith]

I don't think anything is going to make a model T 'aerodynamic' but it does look good.

Off topic.
You know what I would love to see from a hot rod shop?
Hubless wheels like this on a hot rod.

Now there's a challenge for your EV version.

[efan]

This is a great view of an electric hot rod
http://www.evconsultinginc.com/photos/motors_top.html

[Tesseract]

Welcome, B.C.... don't let these bunch of naysayers talk you into something light and aerodynamic... you got a brick? We'll make it go fast regardless...


We worked with a hot rod shop near us that is similar to yours - Speedster MotorCars - to electrify one of their '37 Cord "Coffin Nose" replicas. The final weight is north of 3500#, it uses a single direct drive TransWarP 11" that is powered by lead-acid batts (168V) and a Soliton1 controller. Even with the batteries, weight and direct drive going against it, it still hauls ass, but the range does suck (about 17 miles). Here are some pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0thman...th/3874943405/

[Harold in CR]

NOW, that's pretty rat there.

[tj4fa]

Originally Posted by B.C.

We could lean the the windshield back a little but considering it only weights about 1900 lbs power to weight ratio is pretty good. This is just one style body.




I'm not sure a long range car is something we can achieve. But if we can get a 50 mile range and performance with style I think folks would want one. I know I would.

And after you remove your gas engine, it could be put to more practical uses

[MJ Monterey]

My first concept was a '27 tracknose with Duval split style windshield. Pic on the left at this site. http://www.poli-form.com/Catalog/6-32/26wind.html. Overall height should be equivilent to a Miata or less. I believe this would still make a great in town car just a bit snug across the shoulders (I'm 6' 2"/210).

For driveline on the '27 I would look at the HPGC 50 atached to a shorty Powerglide. Owners thread here. http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums...ead-34853.html Still waiting on drive impressions. If in doubt go with the trans warp 9. They take the T400 tail shaft and would mount in place of the trans. Fill the nose with batteries and Electronics. I would bet you could come in under 1500 lbs if you keep it simple.

I wanted fenders for better foul weather and aerodynamics. So I am patterning my body of a sectioned and chopped '37 with the Duval split style windshield and removeable hardtop(or perhaps woody!). I am shooting for under 48" and under 2500 pounds.

[Woodsmith]

Originally Posted by Tesseract

Welcome, B.C.... don't let these bunch of naysayers talk you into something light and aerodynamic... you got a brick? We'll make it go fast regardless...

I've got nothing against brick shaped hot rods. My favorite styles of cars are from the era of long bonnets, cycle wings and spoked wheels.

An electric one of these would be fun.


Put a 13" motor where the supercharger is and then a load of batteries under the bonnet.

[B.C.]

LOL I can see I'm going to like this place. Tesseract one of my biggest concerns was selling the look. The motor compartment on that 37 cord is way cool.

[_GonZo_]

Welcome BC very nice job what you do at your warehouse.

[JRP3]

Originally Posted by B.C.

For a long time I have wanted to know what the sound of a squealing tire without the rower of the motor would sound like.

Something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHc_l6Mv-Cs