Thread: Straight Eight

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

That is absolutely beautiful Don! It is a VERY bad influence, as I am considering attacking the flat packed 1927 Buick that my recently departed uncle kept in his shed for 50 years. It would make a great Lake Perkolilli racer, just like yours...
Its great that you've managed to get yours on road rego. Off road only usage only would be way too restrictive...

What are the wheels on yours? They look modern? They would originally have been wooden or wire spoked??

Going to watch your youtube vid again, just to let the brain run wild again....
Cheers,
Chris

Cheers, the Wheels are modern Chrysler 300C Space saver rims . 18x4 - Same size as the original 1929 Chrysler , so legal under VSI-33 , A few years later Chysler fitted some models with 'artillery rims' that look very similar.
The would look better with Wire Spokes but the only 18x4 I can find are Jag SS (18x3.25 ) , the rims & knock off splined hub adapters are about $6500. The car would look better but not $6500 better.

You are to be congratulated, I really enjoy the way you utilise lots of bits from other vehicles in your projects too.