Rod Bods Downunder v12 702cin 32 Coupe

To answer some, yes it is a big motor it is approximately 5 foot long and approximately 40 inches high, however this was not appropriate so I removed the oil pump and winged the sump, it now runs an external oil pump that way it sits at the right height. The orginal weight of the motor was 1485lb dry. Im not sure miles per gallon, however I do know with the gearing it will travel at 34 mile per hour every 1000rpm.

 

funky

 

Not taking anything away from the Kiwi's but this is an Aussie built vehicle, I will get wife to put soundclip/video on here asap

 

It's a "Hot Wheels" come to life. And that aint a bad thing in my books.

 

sorry, i got my terms of endearment confused... always thought it was an ambiguois term. learn something new every day!

 

More pics as promised

 

thats awesome ,

 

Hmmm, 12x2s, now that would be about a bitch to tune!

 

Cool build, can't wait to hear how all that torque feels in that lightweight chassis.

Here is a video of the one I'm currently putting in a '50 GMC, COE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG9VnCOoM9Q

 

From link above...


"With relatively slow operating speed, of only 2400 maximum r.p.m., "


That's all??

Too cool. Cant wait to hear what it sounds like.

 

in'ge.nu'i.ty-clever; resourceful
enginenuity-V12; 702 Cu.In. 32 Coupe

 

The standed motor was govened at 2400 rpm i have no govenor and i have balanced the motor so 4000 to 5000 will not be a prob.

 

Theres alot of videos on you tube of those monsters running!!!

 

Sweet we wanna hear yours

 

Elvis, you probably have already seen this but here is a link to a guy here in the states has some hard to find 702 items. http://www.bigv12.meridianmetalform.com/702%20parts.dwt

 

Them's fightin' words!

You're right though, the Kiwis do some very cool stuff.

The coolest though, is Kiwi Kev, but he's almost a Yank now. He's just waiting for the operation.

 

I like....Got to hand it to you thats a lot of work....very cool....

 

I refuse to get the reduction

 

Spot on reply Kev, man that coupe is some kinda beast. Dude you are churning out a lot of stuff at your shop, how did you find time to build this baby? Thanx for sharing, it is awesome. And we welcome you to the Jalopy Journal from the heartland of Nebraska. Anybody named Elvis is cool in my book. ~Sololobo~

 

See Elvis's new project.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=YDV9fHFRsTU

Wife has downloaded video now

 

I really like it. The only thing I think that would make it look a little cooler would be to lengthen the 4 bars so that they are closer to the cowl like a "normal" coupe, but tha's it!

What colour are you planning for paint?

jn6047

 

well done elvis......alot of "twin engined" or big cube motors in rods, to me, look too long and out of proportion..but not yours...I read somewhere you had this build going on a while back...nice to finally see it...great build......Bert

 

1 word ------ KOOL
Think yer gonna need bigger rear tires with that torque monster.

 

I will fry these ones first.

 

Very, Very Cool. Beats any seagrave V12 Great work. Thanks for the pics

 

12 strombergs retrofitted with EFI and 6 into 1 lakes pipes

I guess if it's ready at Christmas I will definately have to drop by while on holidays this year!

 

We stripted it down last friday for paint i hope to have i done buy x mas.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=YDV9fHFRsTU

 

Hi,

Just thought I would put some pics on here to keep you all posted on how Elvis' New Project - 1932 Coupe - V12 is progressing:

Will be updating on YouTube also







Elvis (Ian) Davis
RODBODS DOWNUNDER

 

Looking good. Definitely one of a kind.

 

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