Alright, here is the most recent model.
Wider, with enough room for a traditional pedal setup and a manual transmission. I'm waffling on T5 or T-10. Internal shift linkage is the draw to T5. Nostalgia and gear spacing that I like better is the draw to the T-10.
Longer and taller: now the engine will have a normal clutch and bellhousing and will sit a bit higher in the car. I'm now at an 88in wheelbase. The front radiator opening is right about the size of a ford model A radiator, which I think will prove convenient.
What do you guys think of my third link? The top straps are welded to the housing, and bolt to the bracket that bolts through the third member to the housing as well. I don't know if this is overkill.
I've got a front suspension design in place leveraging Mustang 2 drop spindles. I have not modeled my custom steering arms that will allow me to rear steer and adjust akerman. I also have not spent time making all the lengths and pickup points correct for good geometry.
My plan with this model is to methodically work through ideas, not to design each component to be exactly accurate. I'm trying to get a feel for how things might work and fit together. That said, if you see something that looks bad or wrong, mention it. Could be ignorance on my part or just laziness with the model
Here is the eye-candy:
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Render quality is low for previews, so click on the image to get a bigger sharper version to look at.