Introducing my Fuel Coupe-styled Tudor

Lookin’ good !!

 

Holy Moley how did I miss this one. Gonna come back and read the whole thread tonight. Very impressive work.

 

^^^^^^^^
The one pic that Gary shown of lights/tag
Under car is only about 8 inches from Garage door,

 

Nice photo! Best wishes on the wiring. Bob

 

Thanks, guys. Appreciate the compliments.

Yeah- my workspace is 1/3 of our 2-car garage. Its currently shared with parents' & in-law's house furniture.

 

In my head the furniture all has orange over spray on it lol

 

I researched the *all* the 1960's HRM digital archives: motortrend.com/plus/magazines/hot-rod/3169

and realized....

-Military surplus seats weren't used in racecars anymore.

-Lightweight fiberglass bucket seats (aka "Eames", "laundromat" or "bowling alley" seats) predominated in NHRA's Altered, Gasser & A/FX classes, often covered by Tony Nancy-style square, diamond, or pleated black naugahyde.

Like this '32 Vicky gasser (HRM, Jan '65)

Ohio George Montgomery's Willys Gasser (HRM, Sep '65)


Phil Kendrick's (then guitarist Jeff Beck's (RIP )) "Super Prune" Deuce sedan

@BRENT MAGGI 's ass-kicking A coupe

The "St Christopher" '34 Ford coupe, 2023 Goodguys HROTY


and the 15 oz Fuel Coupe.


So.....

 

If you find the right issue of one of the "Little Pages" there was feature on making seat frames from supermarket SHOPPING CARTS. Someone may have posted it here on the HAMB, worth a search. The only finished Hot Rod here in town back around 1965 had blue plastic chairs for seats. I better start looking for two of them for the future clone I'd like to start collecting parts for.

 

So…..let’s see them

 

That just means good coverage of the parts!

 

..... I returned to my original 2006 plan (see post #1) and bought two EMPI "Dune Buggy" seats, covers and bases.

Thanks to @mad mikey and @chevy57dude for measuring their racing seats to confirm these would fit.


More progress after I get back from camping in the Smokies.

 

^^^^^^^
Gary after seeing your post yesterday,
On my own I was trying to see if I could find a set of Old style of 3 seat /chair's ,
Alot of stuff I had ,over the years I gave away, I know of a person , there dad & uncles raced from mid 60s raced Fuel &Ext to this day , Vintage , but he does not , Rarely sells any of his Collection.
Also if you remember another local I was hooked up with , Johnny , I wonder if his whole Collection ended up ,donated at Don's in Fla warehouse
I see you have a set thoe

 

I narrowed these brand new seat frames to fit the A.



Sleeves, angle iron and clamps held them together while welding.


The I shortened the rear legs, which reclined them about 10* to mimic my Subaru DD.


Excess material cut off the mounting plates.


The driver side slides.


Passenger side tilts.


The back seat area remains empty for now.

 

I like the flip up feature, you can put your stash under there.

-Abone.

 

So many neat details on this build, and wonderful photography ! Great job.

 

Passenger side latch is clever and simple. I like it.

 

If you don’t mind me asking where did you get those seat risers and flip kit I could use a set of them probly have to modify them like you did but sure is a good starting point

 

Very cool Gary. Another great idea perfectly executed.

 

Thanks, guys.

Moore Parts:

Seat Mounts, Driver Side Slide /
Passenger Side Tilt, 5-3/4" Height. 2 Seats × 1 | $219.95
https://mooreparts.com/products/sea...lide-passenger-side-tilt-5-3-4-height-2-seats

 

Thanks for the info

 

Sorry, Eddy, I overlooked your comment. Was that Johnny Rocca, the '49 Merc Pro Mod driver from Leesburg?
I got to meet him one Saturday at @oj 's shop. He was larger than life!

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/sad-day-johnny-rocca-has-left-the-shop.1173855/

Obit:
John “Johnny” Rocca (1941 – 2019) Associate Tribal Member / Bear Clan – Meherrin Indian Nation (meherrinnation.org)

Meanwhile, some progress while my wiring harness is in transit.



I might add washers under the grade 8 bolt heads to spread the load. Thoughts?

 

Your throttle pedal is badass!!!

 

^^^
Seat belts Anchors ,
How about 2 inch wide flat bar from bolt to bolt under neath floor 3/16 ,
Maybe Not , I think I would go ahead & do ,,
Even if you donot plain on running hard like I do ,

Yes ,

 

Nice bracket, I'd turn the hose clamp 180 degrees for knee and pants leg protection.

 

Black shrink tube will take away the sharp edges and make it disappear somewhat.

 

If you're referring to putting washers between the bolt head and the metal end of the seat belt, you certainly can for sure. However those washers are going to be thinner than the seat belt end and probably don't add a lot. As long as the bolt is relatively matched in size to the hole, it's probably not necessary.

The car is coming right along!

 

Thanks for the constructive comments, Fellas. I expect I'll be making some corrections ("continuous improvements") as I go.

 

If hose clamps are all there is to ''worry'' about, you're living right! Love the bracket.

I'm a fan of this style, they have a clean look.