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MPTech
01-17-2012, 04:26 PM
I believe the coupe chassis was based off of the roadster, and the '33 was a new design, but also similar to the roadster.

Just wondering what the difference is and how the '33 handles in comparison. I know it is far superior to a standard '33 HotRod box-frame design, but from what I can tell interior and footboxes look like the '33 is longer and the driver sits further back(?). I know the '33 also employs inboard shocks and suspension.

Are there any side chassis shots that would compare the 3? wondering if the engine and seating is different. What's the front / rear bias?

Just wondering.

(I saw a video of the '33 running around and wondering how it handles compared to a roadster)

:confused:

Jeff Kleiner
01-17-2012, 06:22 PM
Here is an old clip I had saved. I'm pretty sure it's one of the early development mules with Jim Schenck driving


http://youtu.be/IwN66i7Pi5w

About 3 years years ago he brought the Hot Rod Magazine car to London and ran with us on the auto-x course all day.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/100_1315.jpg

I gotta' say that I love that thing! In addition to being partial to the paint scheme ;)---it's fast (well, with Jim behind the wheel even a Yugo would be pretty quick)

Jeff