1969 Chevy C20 Roadster
My Chevy roadster began with a couple sketch ideas and theme boards. The design theme was part american hot rod truck, part early american speedster. A tight budget and a list of must have attributes helped define my concept. I wanted my project to be powered by an Chevy v8 with a Muncie 4 speed transmission and rear wheel drive for starters. I have had many fast vehicles over the years but the ones that felt the fastest were the ones with the least bodywork and the most connection to the driving experience. At one point as a kid I rode in my neighbors Jeep without the doors. We blasted down dirt back roads one summer afternoon. Wind in your face dirt and bugs flying everywhere. The experience stuck with me. Pure excitement and danger with in 10 mph of the legal limits. This meant the design would be as open as possible. Exposed tires and suspension, no doors, and little wind protection would make the driving experience raw and exciting. I wanted to see all the components working, hear, feel and smell everything. 45mph would seem like 60 and 80 more like 100.
A few pics attached. More about the build process soon
My Chevy roadster began with a couple sketch ideas and theme boards. The design theme was part american hot rod truck, part early american speedster. A tight budget and a list of must have attributes helped define my concept. I wanted my project to be powered by an Chevy v8 with a Muncie 4 speed transmission and rear wheel drive for starters. I have had many fast vehicles over the years but the ones that felt the fastest were the ones with the least bodywork and the most connection to the driving experience. At one point as a kid I rode in my neighbors Jeep without the doors. We blasted down dirt back roads one summer afternoon. Wind in your face dirt and bugs flying everywhere. The experience stuck with me. Pure excitement and danger with in 10 mph of the legal limits. This meant the design would be as open as possible. Exposed tires and suspension, no doors, and little wind protection would make the driving experience raw and exciting. I wanted to see all the components working, hear, feel and smell everything. 45mph would seem like 60 and 80 more like 100.
A few pics attached. More about the build process soon
