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Art & Inspiration Belly Tank Race Car Is Now A Work Of Practical Art

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by trulyvintage, Jul 31, 2021.

  1. Kreepea_1, Deutscher, das858 and 13 others like this.
  2. oldandkrusty
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  4. oldiron 440
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    I'd rather see it running and driving...
     
  5. catdad49
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    Probably take it out after hours!
     
  6. fleetside66
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    Now that's what I call a garage!
     
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  7. jnaki
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    Hello,
    What a fitting place for a cl***ic dry lakes race car. A cl***ic surroundings of a very nice conference table and great looking wooden floors. The chairs (Eames Aluminum Group Office Chairs) have been favorites for my wife and I since we were in our late 20s. They are such, that the design never goes out of style, from way back then to today's modern high rise office buildings.

    We had a nice office space in our home, so we wanted the same level of style and comfort that these chairs offered. So, I went out to the sedan delivery and measured the back cave to see if they could fit to save on delivery. We would enjoy the drive in the Ford sedan delivery to the L.A. office store to pick them up.
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    Jnaki
    Great build, and historic race car. Kudos. Outstanding choice for accessories in the nice looking cl***ic resting place.
     
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  8. The belly tank came from an F-84 Thunderjet

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    Jim
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  9. The37Kid
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    Jim, I'm sure that tie down system works, but I don't think I've see it before, most times it is front to front and rear to rear.
     
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  10. This is how I secure most vehicles
    for transport - if I can’t run an axle
    strap thru the wheels then I go to
    a point on the frame …

    My YouTube video




    Jim
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  11. Glamour Shots On The Runway …

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    Jim
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  12. Attention was paid to detail so just about every part used down to the fasteners
    is period correct for the 1930s.

    The frame - powertrain - steering
    are from a rolling Model A that was
    modified to fit inside the footprint
    of the belly tank.

    Clips from the video I took

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    Jim
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    Last edited: Dec 9, 2024

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