We took the Bugatti Type 35 replica to the Syracuse Nationals to display my buddy's handywork. Hot Rod builder Dave Tucci gratuitously gave us space in his booth and allowed us to be part of his "Crew". One of the best times I ever had at an automotive event. Syrcuse Nationals attracts over 8,000 cars and 80,000 spectators, just a huge event!
Love the black & white photo, works really well with that era of car.
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FFR #7124 Mk 3.1, Levy 5 link, LCA's & brakes, 17" Halibrands, electric PS, SAI, Eibach springs, BOSS 427w, webers, hood louvers, tilt front. Delivered 12/23/09, 1st start 02/19/12. 1st go cart 03/03/12. Titled 10/3/12.
"I'm basing it on a collective interpretation of these particular cars. And whatever the hell I like". The Federalist Patriot Build blog: www.myersfamilyffrbuild.blogspot.com
Just the other day a friend of mine showed me a picture of his replica 35 Bugatt, which looks like the same model as your friend built. Apparently some fellow was selling a kit for them, several years back, that used a VW bug as a donor car. He hopes to have it on the road by fall.
I never even heard of these before, and now I see two, just within a small time frame..
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I wonder if you can mate two 4 bangers together inline?
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"Autoholism: An incurable addiction medicated daily with car porn."
"It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every ten minutes. It's so damn wonderful you can’t believe it." -Automobile Mag. Oct. '04
After much work and detail, the front suspension is complete!
Here are some specs: Early Ford spindles/king pins, 40's Ford F1 brakes, custom sized Dayton wire wheels/knockoffs, Blockley reproduction tyres, period friction shocks, and Bugatti reproduction springs.
Front axle, frame, spring hangers, and steering arms are all hand fabricated in the shop.
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Any more details on the friction shocks? I've never seen those before.
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FFR #7124 Mk 3.1, Levy 5 link, LCA's & brakes, 17" Halibrands, electric PS, SAI, Eibach springs, BOSS 427w, webers, hood louvers, tilt front. Delivered 12/23/09, 1st start 02/19/12. 1st go cart 03/03/12. Titled 10/3/12.
"I'm basing it on a collective interpretation of these particular cars. And whatever the hell I like". The Federalist Patriot Build blog: www.myersfamilyffrbuild.blogspot.com
Any more details on the friction shocks? I've never seen those before.
Thanks,
Best of my knowledge, they are "Hartfords", removed from an original Bugatti. My buddy purchased them from a well known Bugatti restorer in New Hampshire.
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4630RD Explorer 302, Holley SA570, FRPP B-cam, 4 to 4's, SAI Mod, 3 Link, Bullitt wheels, Baer Brakes, 3.73 gears, HD T-5, I2 wiring, Koni Coilovers, Classic Gauges, Gas-N S/S pipes. Jaguar Racing Green w/ Silver stripes
PM me if you live in Upstate New York and get added to the "Upstate Cobras" email list. 40+ members!
Thanks. Any more pictures of those that show how they work?
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FFR #7124 Mk 3.1, Levy 5 link, LCA's & brakes, 17" Halibrands, electric PS, SAI, Eibach springs, BOSS 427w, webers, hood louvers, tilt front. Delivered 12/23/09, 1st start 02/19/12. 1st go cart 03/03/12. Titled 10/3/12.
"I'm basing it on a collective interpretation of these particular cars. And whatever the hell I like". The Federalist Patriot Build blog: www.myersfamilyffrbuild.blogspot.com
I've been watching your build on Facebook and your workmanship is incredible.
Keep us updated.
Paul
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