In part 7 of the “Frankfurt Flyer” build we will look at making compound curves in forming the nose, more tips for welding aluminum using a MIG welder with a spoolgun and an overview of my crash-course on building a body from scratch. HISTORY Before we get started on my build updates I’ll give you [...] [...more]
The Summer of 2010 we began work on a project dubbed “The Frankfurt Flyer”. Through a crash course of learning, spending unnecessarily and wasting a whole bunch of time. I am happy to now say we are making progress, again! The biggest change we are making is to the running gear. Originally we had planned [...] [...more]
The 1955 Mercedes W 196 R was the first formula car to be raced by Mercedes-Benz since the war. This particular car was raced by Fangio. As I’m certain most would agree, this body is one of the most beautiful streamliners ever built. The car landed a victory at the French GP with Juan Manuel [...] [...more]
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