Bugatti plans

pocketrocket36 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:12 am

I'm new to this forum. Have read through many of the posts.

I a similar question many times, but am yet to see a definitive answer;

Is there a book(s) or similar, that can be sourced/purchased, that has more detailed dimensions for a Type 35 and/or a Type 59?

I have found the pictures (dimensional drawings) in the photo section of this forum, but they aren't very detailed and often not clear (pixilated or blurry) when printed or enlarged.

Also, I have done some reading, but have not found a definitive answer to this question either;

Did these early model Bugatti's (Type 35 & Type 59), use a differential? or were they a solid/fixed axle assembly (both drive wheels locked together)?

And did they use a true torque tube style enclosed drive line? eg only a single universal joint at one end of the drive shaft while the other end being semi fixed? or did they use a torque arm like I see some of the replica's using?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Greg Morgan · **Joined:** Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:10 am **Posts:** 334

I think you better read some books buddy.

octagonfox · **Joined:** Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:05 pm **Posts:** 232

Of course I agree that reading Bugatti books is a very good idea, although I realise that I am not very unbiased in this matter.

The Grand Prix Bugatti's like type 35 and 59 do have a differential. Your second question is unfortunately beyond my mechanical knowledge.

Herman · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:13 am

Bugattis basicly all use a torque arm.

Lazarus · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:41 pm

Herman wrote:

Bugattis basicly all use a torque arm.

But not a torque tube.

pocketrocket36 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:51 am

Greg Morgan wrote:

I think you better read some books buddy.

I know.
Thats why I asked if there were any books available, with the information that I wanted.

If I knew the answer, I wouldn't have asked the question

pocketrocket36 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:55 am

Thanks for the information on the torque arm.
I had seen that most of the good replicas used this system (torque arm), but had read somewhere that mentioned a torque tube.

Thankyou for clarifying

Lazarus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:06 pm

pocketrocket36 wrote:

Thanks for the information on the torque arm.
I had seen that most of the good replicas used this system (torque arm), but had read somewhere that mentioned a torque tube.

Thankyou for clarifying

Get on to the web and buy a copy of Grand Prix Bugatti by Hugh Conway.It will answer almost every question that you may have.

Uwe · **Joined:** Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:12 pm **Posts:** 2285

Lazarus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:59 pm

Uwe wrote:

Thats the one ! Although I was sad to see the reversed picture of the damaged T35 still reversed after over thirty years.I did tell Hugh about it but it never got changed.So if you want to know what a damaged LEFT HAND DRIVE Type 35 looks like....

davids · **Joined:** Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:10 pm **Posts:** 143

The chassis fotos are still back to front..
might need to wait till yet another reprint happens.
I mentioned it to the publishers who seemed not to realise the error...
David

Uwe · **Joined:** Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:12 pm **Posts:** 2285

then WE must show this photo correctly

pocketrocket36 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:19 am

Thanks for the book recommendation. Thats the kind of help I was looking for.

I just ordered a copy, but it has a different cover
??????

Uwe · **Joined:** Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:12 pm **Posts:** 2285

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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/ ... &x=14&y=23

http://www.octagonfox.com/boeken.html

http://www.bugatti-trust.co.uk/sales/index.shtml

pocketrocket36 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:58 am

shit, I bought the old one :lol:

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