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I have been on the train up and down to London a lot recently so have had plenty of time to look at pictures. i have spent some of the time comparing proportions to see how far forward and back the cockpits are.
The conclusion in the end is....
.... the G465 is absolutely bang on the money!
I have compared the proportions to about a dozen other period cars and the distance between the back of the car and the back of the cabin is within 5% of all the ones I most like. This probably explains why I like it so much every time I actually see it.
Conclusion : The photos don't do it justice.
Round the wheel arches and show the rear curve line and...
Gary - stop sitting around doing nothing and get the car painted and some proper pictures taken ;-)
I agree, I think round is best but don't tell my wife!!
Can see why WCA likes the car and the redo of the photo does look good. Think I will have to leave it there as it took me long enough to get where I am today (peniless!!!) don't think i should be looking at another car when the bank (wife) says I am close to my overdraught already,
All the best, looks nice, Simon
We regularly have dropped pans at our house, but thats another thing. Seriously though, do the pans help with regards additional choice for seats etc,
Simon
We regularly have dropped pans at our house, but thats another thing. Seriously though, do the pans help with regards additional choice for seats etc,
Simon
Yes ...taller seats are an option and if you are 5'10'' or above , it stops the need to slouch in the car as the bodies aren't very deep...
I did initially work with making the bodies deeper on the first car ...but it looked wrong...so stuck at this height.
When I first started the project , I used the remains of an old Ford Special as a starting point - something to build on. I increased the body depth by about 4-5'' at that time , can you imagine just how shallow they must have been ? I reckon with the body on a Pop chassis , you would be able to see the drivers knees !!
Yes I've increased my body depth by 4-5" in the last few years and must agree it hasn't helped with my posture either. I do remember a friend had a Ford special years ago and that was like being a kid driving a pedal car that was too small for him. Looks the way to go, especially as I am five foot eleven (was taller but old age is creeping in) and my son is six one/two bless him.
Heres what I started with ....the roof height gives a clue to how shallow the car was and when sat in , your head still touches the top !!
I still have the roof if anyone wants it.....You can see elements of Sammio in the body but we have changed every panel , repositioned cockpit , etc etc etc...3 months of my unpaid time to create the first bodies and then about 6 weeks of Mikes and my time to create the ones we offer now !!
Hi Gary, I'm on the case. Will pop down the local Spar shop and mass buy some lottery tickets. If I win, the mansion will go on hold until I have placed my order!! Seriously, if I did win agood bit, I would be looking at a minimum of three to four kits. Lots of ideas crashing round in my head at present.
Hi Andy, yeah, I work for a Nissan/Renault dealer and if you saw some of the "concept" cars they come out with, I am sure Nicole, Papa and a few others have been on something illegal between advert shoots!!!
Heres what I started with ....the roof height gives a clue to how shallow the car was and when sat in , your head still touches the top !!
I still have the roof if anyone wants it.....You can see elements of Sammio in the body but we have changed every panel , repositioned cockpit , etc etc etc...3 months of my unpaid time to create the first bodies and then about 6 weeks of Mikes and my time to create the ones we offer now !!
Erm, interesting styling. I can see now how a roof can seamlessly flow into the Spyder's rear wings...
Are you sure you haven't just photoshopped the roof from a Consul Capri onto a Sammio bodyshell?
Erm, interesting styling. I can see now how a roof can seamlessly flow into the Spyder's rear wings...
Are you sure you haven't just photoshopped the roof from a Consul Capri onto a Sammio bodyshell?
UNFORTUNATELY NOT ....I think inspiration clearly came from late 50's /early 60's Ford though....1959 Lincoln , 105E Anglia , Consul Classic etc.
I agree I think the rounded arches may be the way to go....it will give the car a sleeker look.....we had our reasons for square and Mike thinks it still looks best but I am leaning towards rounded ala Spyder....
WCA - no worries , just teasing - when you're ready Mate ....I know exactly how budgeting works !
WCA, the only person that really understands budgeting is a woman. You you know one for you, two for me. No we cannot afford that this month, walking past in a dress that you've never seen before but dare not say anything in case you just forgot!!!
Gary's roof looks like a Ford 105E anglia with the mother of all air bags just gone off. Think the balance is nearly there? Mmmmm bit more photo shop work methinks.
Not great at pictures but here is the G46 with twin humps and a windscreen. Sort of what I am aiming at. Front side repeater with line leading to the exit vents should reduce the hieght
Will play tomorrow with the roof and possibly gullwing windows
'gullwing doors'... is this just to have something different? The side detail light and vent, how are you doing it? painted, raised bit of filler or some metal work? garyh.
Are you sure you haven't just photoshopped the roof from a Consul Capri onto a Sammio bodyshell? 