Yo, Tin Man!
Boy-Oh-Boy, that little red racer is gorgeous!!! I would love to see one of those created, in here or otherwise... Keep us updated.
Like Cheapracer pointed out, a straight six would be a great powerplant, especially an older one that you could hang sidedrafts off of. Or even an American "hot rod" style I6, with three deuces. (Hard to fit under a hood, but it'd look cool as all hell!) Maybe an I4, more easily packaged length-wise, same "look". A crossflow Ford a-la Formula Ford would look good, but might be pricey...
Ah, just read your post about a bike engine... Hmmmm... Not my area, but I'm sure it could be done. Inline 4 bike motor????
If you go with Spitwad rear suspension, do be careful of that famous camber jacking problem Jack points out... She won't corner right with one tire folded up under the boot... Perhaps something out of a Honda CRV or some such more modern IRS would work a bit better.
Any-hoo, good luck with it, and keep us posted!!!
JD Kemp
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Build LogQuinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special "Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom