Roadster pick up in STR?

[RichFox]

5.B.3.   Second paragraph. If switched must be 530 sq. In.  If you use a stock T shell it's not switched. Run your rear end idea here and see how many think the same as me.

[4-barrel Mike]

"If switched, ...same manufacturer...530 sq. in...."



Mike

[zenndog]

Rich and Mike-I see said the blind man! I knew I was missing it completely.......thanks.

Rich-I think I will keep it under my hat for now if you don't mind. I ordered a couple of roadster pick up model kits and I am going to make it in 1/24 scale before I post more wacky ideas. Based on your reaction I am certain it will be shot down in flames.

[Tman]

"If switched, ...same manufacturer...530 sq. in...."



Mike

How does one explain the Bantams with 32 Ford shells then? Or aren't any being run anymore?

[RichFox]

I don't really remember lots of Bantams in Street Roadster class.

[dw230]

Bantams run in fuel/gas roadster classes. I don't remember any street roadsters. Different class/different rules.

DW

[jdincau]

With the hood length and maximum engine set back restrictions the wheelbase would be really short and the cockpit smaller that a T.

[Tman]

Did not know what class they were running in, just remember seeing them in pictures.

[zenndog]

The way I read the rules I thought having a suicide front end would not be legal. for some reason I assumed the axles need to be in the stock position, only allowing moving the front axle forward three inches by stretching the hood?



Interesting note on this photo, it was from a hot rod publication website, one of the big ones and the caption was "El Mirage Salt Racing?" I guess the person who wrote the article thought that was salt blowing around everywhere.

[maguromic]

Did not know what class they were running in, just remember seeing them in pictures.

They are legal in gas/fuel roadster, you just cant use a grill later than a '32 on a car with a '32 and older body.  Tony

[4-barrel Mike]

1.  Stretch the hood 3". 
2.  Move the engine forward as far as possible. 
3.  Move the front axle forward until you almost reach 15% engine setback.

More detailed discussion: http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,2943.0.html

Mike

[NathanStewart]

The way I read the rules I thought having a suicide front end would not be legal... for some reason I assumed the axles need to be in the stock position

Sounds like your answered your own query.  You didn't read anything about a suicide front end being illegal, you just assumed that it was.   

[jimmy six]

Tony and T-Man. With that body you can't run a newer that 32 grille shell for ANY year of the body. I believe that all, from 30 thru 41 which was the last one, all were considered the same. One that runs in Gas/Fuel Roadster is a steel '37 and was denied the use of his 37 grille shell. I still have a 30/31 grille shell and hood in my stash of stuff that I needed to prove length and sizing from many, many years ago.

As for running is Street Roadster. since Lattin has been able to run the coupe style body in the VF class this COULD be possible. Highly unlikely do to the seating but possible. . . . .JD

[zenndog]

I am playing around with a model and it dawned on me that if the body is channeled over the frame on a 26/27 T the radiator needs to be bobbed so the hood line is flush. It seems this should be ok according to the rules.

[dw230]

If you channel the body over the frame mounting the rear fenders in STOCK location will be difficult at best. You may end up with a wheel tire combo about 17" in total dia.

DW