Curious

[Charles Featherman]

I have scanned the archives, after joining this group, and I see others 
have some of the same questions I have.

I too want to build a replica.  I have not been able to find 
satisfactory plans, except for the 3/4 size plans from Mechanix 
Illustrated that were published in the 60s.

Perhaps the approach of us "handymen" looking for plans, is the wrong 
direction.

Would any of you actual Curved Dash owners be willing to take measurements?
What would be a big help (to me anyway) is the actual body dimensions, 
as much so as plans would be.
Even better would be a "tracing" of the basic wood shapes.  I can work a 
saw, jigsaw, sander, and such, if I know what I am trying to accomplish.
Photos of the CDO with a tape measure, ruler, etc., would be great.

I know I (we) are asking a lot.  But for many of us an original is well 
out of reach, and will always be.  But we are willing to work hard to 
bring our dream alive.

I bought (Ebay) a plastic "model" from Aurora, from circa 1962-1963, 
which I believe is a 1/16 scale kit.  For some reason the dimensions do 
not look right to my (admittedly) untrained eye.  I don't know of a 
local museum to go see an actual CDO, or I would just go there and take 
measurements myself.

Anyway, any actual CDO owners willing to take a tape measure to their 
carriage and take notes?
If so, contact me on or off-list, and I will tell you what I am looking for.
Many thanks!!!!!!!

Chuck F.
NE PA