Bfg Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 The Chevrolet Opala seems like an incredibly long car. Looks to be an under-slung live axle at the rear, but with 4-link pressed-steel trailing arms (..for anti-squat), coil springs, Panhard Rod and telescopic dampers, rather than leaf springs. Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Leyland Worldmaster, bunglebus, Alusilber and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neil1971 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 A few more examples of the fantastic work of Bob Freeman, these are photos I've taken of the pages of Supercar Classics so apologies for any quality issues. Bfg and garethj 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1971 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 A few more Bfg, D.E and garethj 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Drawings that can be unfolded and show the inner workings seem to be quite common in pre war books. This one from Das Moderne Automobil (The Modern Car), published in 1927, is a neat one. Doesn't fit in the scanner very well so you'll have to do with these slightly blurry photos: sdkrc, LightBulbFun, bunglebus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bfg Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 ^ That Daimler engine appears to have a peculiarly tiny engine-oil sump, I'm guess it must have otherwise had a separate oil tank / reservoir ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 On 1/9/2022 at 11:52 AM, D.E said: Drawings that can be unfolded and show the inner workings seem to be quite common in pre war books. This one from Das Moderne Automobil (The Modern Car), published in 1927, is a neat one. Doesn't fit in the scanner very well so you'll have to do with these slightly blurry photos: I don't recall ever seeing such a book with fold open car sectionals. That's really brilliant and reveals a lot of detail ; from front wheels to drum brake mechanism to front suspension. The back brakes appear to be rod operated and the rear leaf springs are of cantilever design. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Any other's ? D.E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Leyland Worldmaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Charm Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 On 06/01/2022 at 20:14, Landy Mann said: From the 1941 edition of the motor manual. The draughtsman obviously had a sense of humour. You often find all sorts of little jokes and funny things in these sorts of drawings, which is one of the reasons that I like old books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 hours ago, Bfg said: I don't recall ever seeing such a book with fold open car sectionals. That's really brilliant and reveals a lot of detail ; from front wheels to drum brake mechanism to front suspension. The back brakes appear to be rod operated and the rear leaf springs are of cantilever design. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Any other's ? I believe I have a couple of others as well, yes. Not as detailed and with multiple layers like this one, but I'll have a look! Bfg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Remember reading in Practical Classics a guy buying an ex college A series sectional engine and restoring it, the comment that sticks in mind was the amount of sweet wrappers stuffed up oil ways etc. When I find the article I’ll post it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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