Vman7
02-18-2015, 08:31 AM
I wasn't sure just where to put this, so I figured I would just put it in the General Discussions area.
I while back I found an article by Mark Smith about Factory Five's history, from it's early beginnings. I found the whole story very enlightening and praiseworthy of all involved in FFR's early beginnings and where they are now.
This got me thinking about an idea to possibly commemorate FFR's 25th anniversary.
Since about 2006 I have been playing around with the idea of using the FFR Roadster and Type 65 Coupe as a base for a couple of custom car designs that would have a classic 1950s to early 1960s look.
The one idea that is based on the FFR Roadster or the 289 USRRC Roadster, not sure which one would work or look better at this point. I talked about it in the following thread. Wareham Special Design Project (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?14656-Agile-Bellezza-Design-Project) I need to have the title changed though, since I have changed the "inwork" title.
The other idea is based on the FFR Type 65 Coupe. Which right now is called the Classic 1950s Design. I talked about this design a little bit here Classic 1950s Design Project (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?8972-Vman-s-65-Coupe-Design-Ideas&p=159575&viewfull=1#post159575)
Between the two (Roadster/289 or Type 65 Coupe), it looks like the Roadster or the 289 would be easier to accomplish the the Type 65 Coupe, at least from all the thinking through stuff.
The Barchetta Design Project (Roadster or 289 USRRC based) mostly are changes in the aesthetic of the car. The design would enhance the car by changing the front, hood, side vents, rear, rear deck, and interior. The idea I have for the interior would be some mod.s to the dash and doors, but the most enhancement of the interior and the rear deck is the body curved down and into the interior. Think of how the seating in on the C1 corvette. I don't see any major changes to the chassis, other then maybe having to move the frame rail that hold the trunk hinges, maybe. Also might have to relocate the frame parts for new nerf bars.
The Roadster based design would retain the front fender flares and the wider rear fenders, which I am leaning more towards, since it would involve less body work then using the 289 USRRC as a base. The idea I have for the 289 based design would require getting rid of the front fender flares and moving the fendering out to even with the rear fenders, which means a lot of work.
The Classic 1950s Design (based on the Type 65 Coupe) would involve a lot more work, not just on the body but also the chassis, mostly due to design being a spyder. The desing is inspired by the Lancia D24, but would not be a replica, I repeat...would not be a replica.
So there is the basic idea I have in mind. I am leaning more towards the FFR Roadster for the base, not only that I really like the idea on the interior I have in mind :).
Trying to get some input, so after you read this, please give some thoughts, ideas etc. This way I can get a handle on which way to go with this idea and work up some designs and work out some kind of way to pitch this idea to Dave Smith and FFR.
Thanks :)
David
I while back I found an article by Mark Smith about Factory Five's history, from it's early beginnings. I found the whole story very enlightening and praiseworthy of all involved in FFR's early beginnings and where they are now.
This got me thinking about an idea to possibly commemorate FFR's 25th anniversary.
Since about 2006 I have been playing around with the idea of using the FFR Roadster and Type 65 Coupe as a base for a couple of custom car designs that would have a classic 1950s to early 1960s look.
The one idea that is based on the FFR Roadster or the 289 USRRC Roadster, not sure which one would work or look better at this point. I talked about it in the following thread. Wareham Special Design Project (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?14656-Agile-Bellezza-Design-Project) I need to have the title changed though, since I have changed the "inwork" title.
The other idea is based on the FFR Type 65 Coupe. Which right now is called the Classic 1950s Design. I talked about this design a little bit here Classic 1950s Design Project (http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?8972-Vman-s-65-Coupe-Design-Ideas&p=159575&viewfull=1#post159575)
Between the two (Roadster/289 or Type 65 Coupe), it looks like the Roadster or the 289 would be easier to accomplish the the Type 65 Coupe, at least from all the thinking through stuff.
The Barchetta Design Project (Roadster or 289 USRRC based) mostly are changes in the aesthetic of the car. The design would enhance the car by changing the front, hood, side vents, rear, rear deck, and interior. The idea I have for the interior would be some mod.s to the dash and doors, but the most enhancement of the interior and the rear deck is the body curved down and into the interior. Think of how the seating in on the C1 corvette. I don't see any major changes to the chassis, other then maybe having to move the frame rail that hold the trunk hinges, maybe. Also might have to relocate the frame parts for new nerf bars.
The Roadster based design would retain the front fender flares and the wider rear fenders, which I am leaning more towards, since it would involve less body work then using the 289 USRRC as a base. The idea I have for the 289 based design would require getting rid of the front fender flares and moving the fendering out to even with the rear fenders, which means a lot of work.
The Classic 1950s Design (based on the Type 65 Coupe) would involve a lot more work, not just on the body but also the chassis, mostly due to design being a spyder. The desing is inspired by the Lancia D24, but would not be a replica, I repeat...would not be a replica.
So there is the basic idea I have in mind. I am leaning more towards the FFR Roadster for the base, not only that I really like the idea on the interior I have in mind :).
Trying to get some input, so after you read this, please give some thoughts, ideas etc. This way I can get a handle on which way to go with this idea and work up some designs and work out some kind of way to pitch this idea to Dave Smith and FFR.
Thanks :)
David