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#Post#: 6726--------------------------------------------------
1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Long83 Date: May 7, 2022, 10:32 am
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Hi all, I'm currently collecting bits and bobs for the build
(fair warning, it'll be a while before this is updated with
anything particularly interesting), and have decided on an
inspiration car. I'm hoping it'll translate into a decent CK.
I was googling pre war race cars and found these photos that
really caught my eye, as a good looking car but also one that
may be relatively easy to recreate in CK dimensions.
The orange car is a genuine 1932 racer, and the black one a
tribute built at a later date (unsure when). What do you think?
Am I on the right lines with this?
Looking forward to getting going and finally making a start with
this!
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: RhysN Date: May 7, 2022, 10:57 am
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Millers always look good! There are many varieties.
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Applejack Date: May 7, 2022, 12:33 pm
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If you can build something like that you are on a winner. Good
luck.
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Jimr1999 Date: May 7, 2022, 12:36 pm
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Great lines and a nice car. It is a good start.
#Post#: 6731--------------------------------------------------
Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Ian F Date: May 7, 2022, 1:14 pm
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That looks great, I like the way the grille is behind the axle.
I cant see how much body there is behind the seat from those
photos. Will there be enough space to get the axle, engine and
transmission in?
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Long83 Date: May 8, 2022, 8:22 am
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Thanks for all the positive replies. I think I may have to get
creative with engine packaging to get it all to fit, or deviate
slightly from the proportions although I'd really rather not
deviate too much.
I did have a reason for choosing a car with axle in front of the
grille, and that was so it would be easier to construct in a few
pieces to fit in the boot of our car with the seats flat, and
bolt together at the events. I know it's extra complexity, but
it's a lot cheaper than other options.
I'm hoping to get hold of a used GX200 or similar in the next
few days so I can start mocking up chassis dimensions, or bite
the bullet and order a new engine depending on what the local
lawnmower shop has in its workshop.
#Post#: 7704--------------------------------------------------
Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Long83 Date: October 6, 2022, 7:03 am
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Progress finally, I've started tacking the chassis together and
thought the best place to re-learn tig welding was the part
that'll take the most load. An empty gas bottle has paused
progress for now.
The plan is to mount the engine in the curved section in the
front of the chassis, with a very long jack shaft to a 90 degree
gearbox being the seat. It could end up as a disaster, but I
won't know until I try.
#Post#: 7709--------------------------------------------------
Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Long83 Date: October 7, 2022, 10:49 am
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Got a little more done today, some spring hangers for the front.
You may notice that the spring is a touch oversized for the
axle. I'm hoping someone here has had a go at shortening leaf
springs before and can give some advice.
So far, I'm thinking cut it to length, weld it, then immediately
immerse in some oil, then temper it (not in the kitchen oven?).
I do have a spare in case it goes horribly wrong, and they
weren't too expensive at £30ish each so I'm happy to experiment.
My other option as far as I see it, is to cut it, then drill a
few holes in each side and bolt it back together with plates
above and below tying it together (both sides on the same
plane).
If anyone has any other thoughts and/or has tried either of
these methods before, I'm very happy to take all advice
available.
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: StefanN Date: October 8, 2022, 12:44 am
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I’d be interested to hear about any experiences with cutting and
welding too.
Being a centrally clamped transverse spring, I’d imagine you’d
get away with cutting it and treating it like 2 quarter elliptic
springs clamped end to end. The clamping may need a bit of
thought to keep it all lined up.
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Re: 1932 Strupp Miller Special
By: Long83 Date: October 8, 2022, 10:36 am
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I had a go cutting and welding today, it didn't go as planned,
it ended up extremely brittle. I suppose if I'd tempered it, it
may have improved. I gave up and cut and bolted it together
which other than losing the odd drill bit (hardened steel is no
fun to drill through) seems to have gone fairly well.
I suspect someone who knows what they're doing could either weld
it relatively easily, or wouldn't have bothered.
Every day's a school day
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