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Old 02-07-2014, 03:02 PM
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Hi boys and girls, thought I'd share a new build that we're started!

A good friend and long time supporter has asked me to design and build him a custom roadster - from the ground up. He loves the simplicity of the traditional '32 Ford styling, but also wants a more ‘road race’ feel incorporated into the body style. Basically, when he's out cruising with his granddaughter, he doesn't want to pull up to another '32 Ford at a red light.

So, incorporating items on his wishlist, here were a few initial concepts we played with for the iNVision '32 Roadster. At the top left, a loose thumbnail sketch indicates the basic body shape of a stock '32 Ford. From the top down we have 4 different styles - 'Traditional', 'Newstalgia', 'Speedster' and 'Roadrace'. These sketches just indicate the basic shape of the body and stance. Wheel sizes will probably be around 18” in front and 20” in the rear.




For a while it was a toss up between either the Traditional or the Speedster design. The gentleman really dug both.

However, in the end he chose this one....

...the Speedster.

It's definitely a lot of fun to create a fresh, unique look, while still paying tribute to elements of the '32's fantastic shape.

Top and side two-dimensional full scale drawings of the body and chassis have been created from final renderings. We'll be starting with the body first by creating a wire-frame buck. This will also allow him to see his roadster take shape right before his eyes ... before any sheet metal has even been shaped. If necessary, at this stage, small changes to the body contours can be made.


More to come. Thanks for looking!

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Old 02-07-2014, 03:57 PM
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Hey Nick,

Looks like alot of fun, can't wait to see your progress on it.

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Old 02-07-2014, 04:25 PM
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I've seen your work before,Rythme 1,I cann"t wait to see what you do with a Hot Rod.
Gunks. P.S.Are you going to the Hogtown Metel Meet?
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Old 02-07-2014, 05:07 PM
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Thanks guys!

Hi G. The meet always has a great turnout. We'll see... if time permits this year.
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Old 02-07-2014, 05:36 PM
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WOW! Your not only a good fabricator you are also a GREAT artist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 02-12-2014, 08:57 AM
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Thanks Rick! I love drawing just about as much as I enjoy building in the shop.
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For the rear section, are you going with a boat tail speedster (ie: fully tapered) or just evoking the look of it at the beltline and a full width rear section ala '32 roadster but raised higher?

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...the Speedster.
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It is of course purely subjective but I think in that rendering that the body looks too "fat" for the wheel and tyre size.
Only my opinion obviously but it looks "old" instead of new to me.
Maybe it is the boattail cigar type shape making me think that.

Here is a 32 roadster with 20's and 18's on it in my shop just now for some size reference....



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Rick, you beat me to it.

Nick, hope you make it to the meet.
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Old 02-12-2014, 03:43 PM
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For the rear section, are you going with a boat tail speedster (ie: fully tapered) or just evoking the look of it at the beltline and a full width rear section ala '32 roadster but raised higher?
Hey Mark, the rear is tapered inward slightly, but blunt... ie. no boat tail fully pinched look. When you see the buck, you'll see what I mean.
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